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Apple removes ‘Fakespot’ app from App Store on data privacy concerns by Amazon
The app which was launched last month for iOS users, is a service for filtering and hiding fake product reviews on Amazon
EU draft rules on use of AI for public security under cloud as privacy watchdogs seek ban on facial recognition tech
While the opinion of the privacy watchdog is non-binding, it does carry weight with the Commission, EU countries, and the European Parliament
Apple to launch new tech to check data-privacy leaks
Technology giant and global smartphone maker, Apple has said that it will automatically hide user IP addresses by default in the Safari browser
Centre tightens noose around WhatsApp’s new privacy policy 2021
In a second reminder to the technology company, the ministry of electronics and IT has asked WhatsApp to withdraw its Privacy Policy 2021
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WhatsApp says not forcing users to accept new privacy policy update
Facing flack for its new privacy policy, WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court that it is not forcing any user to accept the 2021 update
Govt pro-actively looking on WhatsApp privacy rules: MeitY
WhatsApp had set May 15 for its users to accept a change in privacy policy but later scrapped the deadline for users to accept the controversial update
Facial recognition biggest threat to individuals’ private lives, data protection: EU privacy watchdog
Facial recognition poses one of the biggest challenges to individuals’ private lives and the fundamental rights to data protection and privacy, EU privacy watchdog the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) said
Centre tells Delhi High Court to stay implementation of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy
Under the new privacy policy by WhatsApp, which is likely to come into force on May 15, the users cannot opt not to share their data with other Facebook-owned or third-party apps
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Not in good league: India just next to Russia and China on protecting citizens privacy
India may have made a start in recognising privacy and data security, but it is next only to Russia and China when it comes to its surveillance framework and is dubbed as a country with “systemic failure to maintain privacy safeguards”
Microsoft boosts Office 365 privacy controls
To strengthen the data privacy practices of businesses, Microsoft has added new features to “Microsoft 365” that include controls to automatically expire or revoke access to encrypted emails and data investigation capabilities.
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