data privacy
WhatsApp fined $267M for breaching GDPR rules
After an investigation, Ireland’s data watchdog, the Data Protection Commission, concluded that Facebook-owned WhatsApp fell foul of EU data privacy rules. Handing down a $267M fine, the watchdog said WhatsApp... Read More
Apple’s anti-child-abuse technology comes under fire from privacy advocates
Under the system, photos uploaded to iCloud will be checked to see if they match with known images of child abuse. Read More
Zoom reaches $85 million settlement over ‘Zoombombings’, privacy issues
As part of the settlement, Zoom has agreed to introduce new security measures, such as alerting users when third-party apps are used in meetings and offering training to employees on... Read More
Facebook fined $1.6M for improper sharing of user data
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has leveled a $1.6 million fine on Facebook, after finding that data from almost half a million app users was shared with developers of "thisisyourdigitallife."... Read More
Facebook: 100 app developers may have accessed user data
Facebook has said around 100 app developers may have been able to obtain user data from groups on the social network, despite making changes to what third parties can see... Read More