An exposed server stored 419 million records on users across several databases
AFP News
Sep 05, 2019
A U.S. Senator has called for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to serve prison time for his company's recent lies about privacy.
Thomas Kika
Sep 03, 2019
As of Monday afternoon the app remained the top free download in China
AFP News
Sep 02, 2019
The allegations against YouTube were made by privacy groups who said the platform had violated laws protecting children's privacy by gathering data on users under the age of 13
AFP News
Aug 31, 2019
Microsoft is in hot water again for another privacy issue, this time involving the Xbox game console.
Julio Cachila
Aug 23, 2019
Privacy-conscious users will soon be able to clear their off-site viewing data.
Thomas Kika
Aug 20, 2019
Zuckerberg has promised 'a completely new standard for our industry'
AFP News
Aug 20, 2019
The General Data Protection Regulation requires companies that have data on individuals grant them the right to data portability or erasure.
Amnon Drori
Aug 19, 2019
Princess Anne and Meghan Markle both have the same dislike for the media's intrusion in their lives.
Camille Heimbrod
Aug 16, 2019
Following a previous report revealing how Microsoft’s contractors are able to listen to Skype Translator and Cortana conversations, the Redmond tech giant has amended its privacy policy to admit that indeed, humans are listening in on voice recordings.
Julio Cachila
Aug 16, 2019
Facebook hires some contractors to listen to voice calls, in order to improve the system's AI, with the company saying that it ceased the practice a week ago.
Wesley Dockery
Aug 13, 2019
We have little or no visibility to the data our apps collect, store and share — let alone the entities to whom we’ve agreed to give legal rights and ownership of our proprietary data.
Shawn Riegsecker
Aug 13, 2019
Prince Harry and Prince William's kids have similar arrangements when it comes to privacy despite their different positions in the line of succession.
Camille Heimbrod
Aug 08, 2019
Jennifer Garner has been very particular about her children's privacy due to a heartbreaking reason.
Camille Heimbrod
Aug 08, 2019
Top data protection officials around the world have shared concerns about Libra and its data privacy infrastructure.
Wesley Dockery
Aug 06, 2019
Cathay Pacific collects information on passengers' itineraries, purchase of duty free items, travel companions, usage of in-flight entertainment and other activities while onboard its aircraft.
Rhodilee Dolor
Aug 06, 2019
An app created to show just how willing people are in sharing sensitive data to the internet is capable of revealing an Instagram user’s location history -- starting from the time they used the app.
Julio Cachila
Jul 20, 2019
FaceApp seems fun, but experts warn against using it for a variety of reasons, foremost of which is privacy and safety.
Julio Cachila
Jul 19, 2019
Google Chrome is known for its speed and its inability to protect a user’s privacy on the web. Here are some ways users can protect their privacy when using the browser.
Julio Cachila
Jul 17, 2019
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle made separate appearances at Wimbledon ahead of their scheduled joint appearance at the finals.
Catherine Armecin
Jul 13, 2019
A proposed bill would force tech companies to tell users how much their data is worth. But how can a single number capture data's power to predict your actions or sway your decisions?
Samuel Lengen
Jul 12, 2019
Meghan Markle gained a new controversial nickname after her Wimbledon photo snub scandal.
Catherine Armecin
Jul 11, 2019