privacy

Europe's national privacy watchdogs set up the task force on ChatGPT after national regulators raised concerns

TikTok promises to respect the EU's stringent tech rules and adhere to privacy and child safety commitments

US House approved a bill to create the first privacy law limiting personal information collected online by companies

An Italian company developed hacking tools to spy on private messages and contacts of the targeted devices

Instagram is testing new options to verify the age of users on the platform

Researchers reveal that Amazon Echo devices record interactions with Alexa for targeted ads, Amazon says otherwise

Four US states sued Google for deceptive location-tracking practices, invading user privacy.

Apple announced that it launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTags or other item trackers.

Head of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg stated that Facebook was working on protecting users in the metaverse.

Facebook has decided to shut down its facial recognition system that identified users in pictures and videos

Actor shared happy photos from a dark moment in life to remind us how deceiving social media can be.

The Pegasus Project has blown the lid off of the Pandora’s box of fears and doubts

Gigi penned an elaborate letter to the paparazzi and fans on Tuesday to request them to respect her daughter's privacy

Celebrities sent luxurious gift hampers along with personalised notes to various media outlets of Mumbai

Application issues clarification that updates will not affect ‘privacy of messages with friends or family’

Web browsers such as Mozilla and Apple Inc’s Safari have already blocked third-party cookies

Many flocked to Twitter for some much-needed catharsis, filling the micro-blogging site with memes of misery

Apple uses a tracking code that is automatically generated on every iPhone when it is set up

Legal, digital rights experts stress measures to make online spaces safer

European Data Protection Board (EDPB) will set up a task force to assess TikTok’s activities across the bloc

Google will still allow the use of Zoom through mobile apps and browsers

You can also do this from your desktop

Vulnerabilities were found in a tool specifically designed to protect privacy

Google's plan is to restrict advertising software companies

The Guardian says scores of defence and intelligence officials are among those who could have been compromised

There is little information on where it will be deployed, what the data will be used for

It came as the social media company faces broad criticism from lawmakers and regulators over its privacy practices

After data for 87 million users was accessed by the British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica

National security experts have grown increasingly concerned about the proliferation of US hacking tools and technology

The agreement would resolve a probe of whether the company violated a similar consent pact reached in 2011

A team of as many as 260 contract workers has ploughed through millions of content posted since 2014

When a password was entered, a message popped up saying it was “importing” contacts without asking for permission

The disclosure comes as messaging and other applications race to improve security and privacy

The update is live in WhatsApp’s version 2.19 for iOS only

The German national faces charges of racketeering, fraud and money laundering in the US

Although the initiative may hit turbulence due to safety and privacy concerns

The Silicon Valley giant shut down its Google+ and fixed a bug exposing private data in as many as 500,000 accounts

Alphabet said that it would answer the committee’s questions while Apple officials denied commenting

The world’s largest social network said that data of 87 million people ended up in the hands of Cambridge Analytica

Facial recognition is playing an increasing role in law enforcement, border security and other purposes

The move promises a shift in terrain on which internet firms operate, in the wake of recent scandals

Jan Koum’s plan to exit comes after clashing with parent company which intends to weaken Whatsapp's encryption

A Facebook spokesperson in Australia said the company would be 'fully responsive' to the investigation

Facebook said a new privacy shortcuts menu will allow users to quickly increase account security

Decision was taken after COAS recently appeared before Senate and briefed members about national security

New techniques recognise that our purchase decisions are driven by both rational and emotional factors

Tussle at a time when Apple is betting big on India

Companies shrug off concerns about privacy rights

"Smart" cameras in cruisers to be deployed to help authorities detect a vehicle carrying a fugitive

Indian Supreme Court set up special bench after govt's Aadhaar biometric programme was challenged