Latest News: Privacy

In a landmark decision that shakes the core of online advertising, Meta Platforms Inc. has been directed by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to cease targeted advertising practices across the European Economic Area (EEA). This measure primarily impacts its social media services, Facebook

In efforts to enhance online security and curb cyberbullying and explicit content, France’s proposed SREN Bill has raised concerns about the potential ban of VPNs from major app stores. On September 30th, lawmakers from the center-right Horizons political party introduced amendments to address

Meta is facing warnings from the UK government regarding its plans to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on Messenger and Instagram. The government has expressed concerns that this move could compromise the detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Meta had previously announced its

TikTok is facing a fine of €345 million (approximately $379 million) from Irish regulators for violations related to the privacy of children’s data. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) issued the fine after conducting an investigation into TikTok’s data handling practices, particularly

Malicious actors have successfully distributed counterfeit versions of Telegram on Google Play targeting Chinese users, infecting over 60,000 Android phones with spyware. Data such as user messages and contact lists were stolen. These deceptive applications were uncovered by Kaspersky, who

Google is introducing a new safety feature called “unknown tracker alerts” for Android users, which was initially announced in May. With this feature, Android users will now be automatically alerted if unknown Bluetooth trackers are detected by their device. If a tracker is detected, they will be

Spyhide, an Android spyware app developed in Iran, has silently collected private phone data from tens of thousands of Android devices worldwide. Operating as stalkerware, it discreetly installs on victims' phones, remaining hidden on the home screen to avoid detection and removal. Once installed,

Threads, Meta’s rival to Twitter that was released on July 6th, has sparked privacy concerns around the platform’s business model of tracking web users for advertising. These concerns raise doubts about the app's potential launch in the EU, where Meta's claimed legal basis for processing Facebook

In 2022, Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — faced a staggering number of data requests from governments worldwide. According to Meta’s transparency report, these requests amounted to more than 400,000 in total and sought information on over 800,000 users. The

On Monday, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report providing new information on how U.S. intelligence agencies have taken advantage of the commercial availability of data on American citizens. The partially declassified report, dated January 2022, has a redacted author