TikTok will pay $92 million to settle class-action data harvesting lawsuit
It allegedly collected a ton of personally identifiable info on users as young as six years old.
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Firefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sites
The browser's latest release also includes a multi-view video option.
Clubhouse vows to fix its platform after tool enabled audio chat leaks
A Chinese user was able to record and stream live audio to their own website.
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WhatsApp will re-introduce controversial new privacy policy
WhatsApp paused the initial rollout after a backlash that resulted in people flocking to competing apps.
California DMV warns 20 months of records may have been exposed
Other organizations have been affected following a ransomware attack on a contractor.
TikTok struck with consumer law complaints in Europe
Consumer groups say the app's "vague" privacy policies are in violation of GDPR.
Zuckerberg reportedly said Facebook needs 'to inflict pain' on Apple
A battle has been simmering between the companies for years.
Clubhouse is tightening security to address China spying fears
The audio chat app won't ping Chinese servers.
Google returns to updating major iOS apps after months-long wait
There had been questions about its response to Apple privacy requirements.
Facebook Messenger update makes it easier to handle unwanted messages
It makes it easier to block and mass-delete message requests from people you don't know.
Minneapolis police used Google location data to find George Floyd protesters
The geofence warrant swept up innocent bystanders.
Facebook asks users to opt into activity tracking ahead of iOS 14 changes
The company is testing a notification that will highlight the "advantages."
Amazon's Ring has teamed up with over 2,000 police and fire departments
Partnerships exploded in 2020 despite privacy concerns.
WhatsApp uses Stories to try and assuage users' privacy fears
Anything to keep you from leaving for a rival chat app.
Tim Cook takes aim at Facebook's practices during privacy conference
Apple's CEO didn't mention the company by name, but he didn't need to.
An automated Telegram bot is selling Facebook account phone numbers
It uses a database of 500 million user credentials and a Telegram bot
Chrome 88 makes it easier to manage and change passwords
A dashboard lets you check how many weak passwords you have.
WhatsApp postpones new privacy policy amid ‘confusion’
The messaging app has pushed back the Feb. 8 deadline after a bungled rollout.
Ring's Neighbors app exposed precise locations and addresses
Ring has since fixed the bug, but it's yet another security issue.
