privacy

US appeals court lets mother sue over unwanted text messages to teenage son

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals said a Texas mother had the right to pursue a class action lawsuit against a sketch comedy company for sending her son repeated, unwanted messages.

By REUTERS
30/06/2023

WhatsApp boosts user privacy with new call-muting and security features

WhatsApp amplifies its commitment to user privacy with the introduction of two new features which are already available to users.

TikTok kept list of users who consumed LBGTQ+ content - report

Employees were able to see which videos affiliated users watched through a dashboard. The employees could also see the users' ID numbers.

Will data privacy concerns kill ChatGPT?

A data privacy expert weighs in on the concerns raised by ChatGPT’s rampant data collection, and explains what safeguards should be implemented to the platform.

End police use of spyware until it's regulated - Public Defender’s Office

The Public Defender's Office argued that the use of spyware by police was not addressed in any legislation, and wasn't covered in the Wiretapping Law.

WhatsApp to roll out a handy new feature

WhatsApp will roll out new features which allow users to connect multiple phones and other devices to the same account.

Can Israel Police find the right balance between security and privacy? - analysis

People who are worried about police hacking their cell phones have every right to be concerned.

Pegasus affair shows Israel's judicial reform may violate privacy, deputy A-G says

“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.

A child sits at the computer

Are your kids safe online? Cybersec experts tell you how to make sure

Leading cybersecurity experts explain the risks posed to children’s data privacy in the modern Internet climate, and explain the best ways to make sure your kids are staying safe online.

Sony owns patent for ads that end if you yell the brand's name

Sony owns a patent for interactive ads that require the viewer to yell the brand name to end the ad.

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