Page 11 - Data Privacy

A big privacy move by Apple, a big shakeup in the mobile ad market

As part of iOS 14.5, Apple will seek user permission for each app that wants to track usage data. It's all great for privacy but ad networks and social media platforms may see spending shrink.

Google misled consumers over data collection: Australian watchdog

A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data and was turned on by default on the devices

Internet cos need positive regulatory framework: Facebook India head

Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan said there is a need for a "forward-looking and positive regulatory framework" for internet companies

Ordered probe of WhatsApp policy on competition aspect: CCI to HC

The new privacy policy of WhatsApp would lead to excessive data collection and "stalking" of consumers for targeted advertising to bring in more users: CCI

CCI order to probe Whatsapp policy appears concerned with privacy: HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that competition regulator CCI's order directing a probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy does not reflect an investigation into abuse of dominant position

What is scraping and how it was used to breach data at Facebook, LinkedIn

Facebook has previously filed cases against companies that have developed tools to scrape its user data; LinkedIn also said scraping violates its terms of service

Data breach menace

India needs an effective privacy law quickly

Tweets, receipts and peloton riders: Foodmakers embrace Big Data

Some companies are grabbing cell-phone tracking info, scouring customers' grocery receipts and keeping tabs on how long it takes to clean up dinner

Why encryption backdoors spell the death of privacy

If we wish to preserve free and open soci­eties, then we must preserve the privacy and security of our online communications

CCI orders antitrust probe against WhatsApp's new privacy policy

CCI said that with no fear of erosion of its userbase, Facebook-owned WhatsApp was in a position to compromise quality in terms of protection of individualised data

CCI orders detailed investigation into WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday directed its investigation arm to conduct a probe into WhatsApp's updated privacy policy

Apple gets boost in French data privacy fight, but still faces probe

Apple's new 'App Tracking Transparency' feature allows users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications

Google to face lawsuit over tracking users in 'Incognito' mode

A judge in the US has directed Google to face a class-action lawsuit seeking $5 billion, that claimed the it is tracking and collecting data even when people use 'Incognito' mode on Chrome browser

Govt to put in place safeguards to prevent data misuse: Draft e-comm policy

The government would lay down principles for usage of data, according to a draft national e-commerce policy

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Experts expect more regulatory action in India against these firms, and say this could have an impact on other parts of the world as well

Data privacy: Intel collaborates with Microsoft to tackle 'final frontier'

Intel has collaborated with Microsoft on Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency programme in the US, to tackle the final frontier in data privacy

A paradigm shift

Change in digital advertising might further restrict competition

Google to stop targeting online ads based on browsing history

Google recently revealed that it's going to stop targeting online ads based on a user's browsing history

More than 20,000 US companies compromised through Microsoft flaw: Report

The hacking has already reached more places than all of the tainted code downloaded from SolarWinds Corp, the company at the heart of another massive hacking spree uncovered in December

Won't develop new ways to track users' activity on Chrome browser: Google

Google has explicitly said that once third-party cookies are phased out from its platforms, it will not build alternate identifiers to track individuals