Page 7 - Data Privacy

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

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