Privacy

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Currently, apps are automatically given a tracking code unless users of iPhones and other Apple devices go to the extra trouble of changing their privacy controls on their own. With iOS 14, Apple planned to make apps get explicit consent from users to track them to serve them ads according to their web use. (Photo | AFP)

Apple postpones unveiling privacy feature on iPhones as apps complain about ad revenue loss

Facebook has said that the privacy feature in iOS 14 would deliver a blow to many apps at a time that they are struggling amid coronavirus.

04 Sep 2020 4:40 PM

Facebook thinks such requests should be reviewed by EU courts, according to Lamb, and is asking the court to weigh in on broad search terms such as “applause” or “for free” that could easily be found in personal email messages or other exchanges way beyond the scope of antitrust matters. (Photo | AFP)

Facebook expresses concern about privacy—of its employees, says EU probe goes too far

The company says the wording of commission requests casts a net so wide it will haul in Facebook employees’ private messages and more.

28 Jul 2020 4:38 PM

A yoga teacher in Hong Kong holds a Zoom meeting for a guided session of the fitness activity. (Photo | AFP)

Zoom introduces security measures to ensure there is no more Zoombombing

Last week’s embarrassing hacking of official group calls by naked men exposed the lack of security in the videoconferencing web app

05 Apr 2020 2:58 PM

The exhibition features a facial recognition system that visitors can opt out of, to draw attention to the inability to opt out in public (Photo: Representational/AP)

Exhibition in China reflects on loss of anonymity to recognition technology

It offers a rare public space for reflection on increasingly pervasive surveillance by tech companies and the government.

25 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday demanded a probe by the Centre into the "snooping" on activists, journalists and politicians, alleging that the Union government was "fully aware" of the security breach on messaging platform WhatsApp. (Photo: File)

Govt was fully aware of snoopgate, want thorough probe: Mamata Banerjee

Countering chief minister's remarks, BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said it is habit of Mamata Banerjee govt to spy on others.

03 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

In a response to government’s claims about not informing regarding a privacy breach on the messaging app, Whatspp said the company had warned Indian authorities in September that 121 Indians were targets of a massive snoop through an Israeli spyware that broke into phones through the Facebook-owned app, said sources. (Photo: File)

In second alert, WhatsApp informed breach of 121 Indians: sources

This was the second alert after May which was sent by WhatsApp to the Indian authorities about the privacy breach.

03 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

In 2018, the global drone market was estimated to be worth USD 14 billion and is expected to reach USD 43 billion by 2024.

Kaspersky’s solution aims to combat security/privacy risks from civilian drones

The mass adoption of this revolutionary technology could be affected by the negative connotations often associated with drones.

31 Oct 2019 10:46 AM

The incognito mode on Google Maps will stop saving maps activity to users’ accounts.

Google offers incognito mode for Maps in privacy push

Google has raced to launch a slew of privacy-related features as the search giant and social media companies face heat from users.

03 Oct 2019 7:37 AM

Google says its making user audio recording storage from its assistant more secure

This follows after months of questioning & suspicion by privacy activists as well as the media over AI using companies' privacy measures.

23 Sep 2019 8:50 PM

3Fun's security measures are called into question. (Photo: 3Fun)

Threesome app exposes 1.5 million users’ data from White House to 10 Downing Street

3Fun has been categorized as being “probably the worst security for any dating app ever seen.”

10 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

In a split decision by the FTC, two members said the penalty was insufficient. (Photo: File | AP)

US imposes record USD 5 bn fine, restrictions on Facebook in privacy probe

Federal Trade Commission said the penalty was the largest ever imposed on any company for violating consumers' privacy.

24 Jul 2019 7:18 PM

Since the discovery of the 'technical error', Facebook has been quietly alerting users and shutting down such group chats.

Major Facebook Messenger loophole allowed children to chat with strangers

A loophole allowed children to enter group chats with unapproved users.

24 Jul 2019 7:35 AM

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said it was not just the 'big brother' but his crony friends are watching too. (Photo: File)

Privacy of citizens a severe casualty under BJP govt: Congress

Surjewala cited a news report, which alleged that the government has given out data of citizens, while levelling the charges.

13 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

Google reportedly uses Gmail to collect a list of everything that you have purchased if you happen to use Gmail in any part of the transaction.

Did you know Google keeps a log of all your purchases? We are outraged

Google states that it is done so you can query the Assistant about your order status or if you want to reorder something.

08 Jul 2019 12:25 PM

The petition added that the Ordinance and regulations permit the commercial exploitation of personal and sensitive information which has been collected and stored for state purposes only. (Photo: PTI)

SC issues notices to Centre, UIDAI on petition challenging Aadhar ordinance

Petition filed said it creates ‘backdoor to permit private parties’ to access Aadhaar eco-system, thus enabling surveillance of citizens.

05 Jul 2019 6:57 PM

She said Aadhaar was meant to provide services to the poor and was never meant to provide data. (Photo: File)

‘Can't have cart before horse’: Mahua Moitra attacks Aadhaar over privacy

‘This bill strikes at the very heart of the primacy of an individual, and privacy of an individual's data,’ Moitra said.

04 Jul 2019 8:35 PM

It noted that India, through unique identification programme Aadhaar, has been at the forefront of data and technology revolution which is unfolding. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Data must be 'of the people, by the people, for the people'

Economic Survey for 2018-19 asserted that benefits of creating data as public good can be generated within legal framework of data privacy.

04 Jul 2019 1:40 PM

What this essentially means is that it’s bad enough that Amazon retains your data what’s worse is that it shares it with a third party service as well. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon’s scary admission should worry every customer

The declaration was made in a very matter-of-fact way that makes it all the more alarming.

04 Jul 2019 12:21 PM

Slights noted that Facebook had at the time of the 2015 Cambridge Analytica breach been subject to a US Federal Trade Commission consent decree that required it to bolster its data security measures. (Photo: ANI)

Facebook ordered by judge to turn over data privacy records

Cambridge Analytica used profiling techniques to predict and influence voter behaviour.

01 Jun 2019 12:30 PM

The advertising partner did not receive data such as user’s twitter handle or other unique account ids.

Twitter accidentally shares user location data with advertising partner

The social media platform said the information collected was not retained and only existed in their systems for a short time.

14 May 2019 10:33 AM

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