Page 12 - Data Privacy

Google vows no new user tracking in Chrome ad data changes

Google says it won't develop new ways to follow individual users across the internet

Privacy and security lessons in Clubhouse, NurseryCam data leaks

The app has been banned in China, which doesn't like the concept of private conversations. But ironically, Clubhouse processes global data in Chinese servers, which raises some more concerns.

Judge in Google case disturbed that company tracks even 'incognito' users

Weighing Google's attempt to get the suit dismissed, judge said she finds it "unusual" the firm would make "extra effort" of data collection if it doesn't use it to build user profiles or targeted ads

India tightens regulatory grip on Facebook, WhatsApp with new rules

India is the largest market by users for both Facebook and its messenger service WhatsApp

WhatsApp hits top slot again; rivals Signal, Telegram and BiP fall back

It seems users were only being coquettish in looking for an alternative; they never actually dumped the app

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella bats for global regulation on privacy

Nadella described privacy as a human right

If Big Tech has the will, research can show the way to self-regulation

Research shows three key ways social media self-regulation can work: deprioritize engagement, label misinformation and crowdsource accuracy verification

Facebook makes a power move in Australia with news ban, may regret it

Facebook has been in a defensive crouch amid a slew of privacy scandals, antitrust lawsuits and charges that it was letting hate speech and extremism destroy democracy.

WhatsApp to move ahead with controversial privacy update despite backlash

The messaging platform laid out fresh terms in January, aimed at increasing business transactions on the platform

WhatsApp case: For people, privacy matters more than firm's value, says SC

Centre, WhatsApp get notice over privacy standards

Top headlines: Future Group readies for SC battle, WPI inflation rises

Indians return to shopping and Supreme Court serves notice to Facebook, WhatsApp, and the government over user privacy. Those stories and more in our headlines this evening.

SC notice to Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging low privacy standards

The top court said that people have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy, and it is our duty to protect them

Clubhouse may be leaking user data to Chinese govt, says Stanford report

Researchers at Stanford University in the US have warned that the app may be leaking users' audio data to the Chinese government

'81% of Indian users feel hesitant while using some apps': Report

The focus on right to privacy in public discourse has prompted 81 per cent of Indian Internet users to stop using or considering not using certain apps, the report found

Google first tech firm to comply with new South Korean Internet law

Google will take measures to provide stable services, becoming the first company to come under the country's revised law that holds online content providers accountable for service errors

Explained: What is data erasure and why is it important for organisations?

The Deloitte-Blancco Data Destruction Survey Report explains the different terms used with regard to data erasure and destruction

SC refuses to entertain plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy

A plea had sought a direction to have WhatsApp roll back its new privacy policy on grounds that it is allegedly violative of laws and can impact the country's security

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL against new WhatsApp privacy policy

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and WhatsApp seeking their stand on the plea by March

Privacy wars: Facebook prompts Apple users to accept device tracking

According to CNBC, As part of this test, Facebook is explaining why it wants to track this activity and asking users to opt in

Grindr faces $11.7 million fine in Norway for breach of data privacy

Norway's Data Protection Authority said it plans to fine dating app Grindr $11.7 million for what the regulator said was illegal disclosure of user data to advertising firms