Privacy
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TikTok to give researchers new API for insight, greater transparency
News Trends identified by independent analysts could inform business decisions
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Google fined $971k for litigation misconduct in privacy suit
News The sanction was imposed after the tech giant failed to disclose key pieces of evidence pertinent to the case
By Praharsha Anand Published
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Amazon gave police departments Ring footage without permission
News The tech giant has done this 11 times this year
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Google merges Chrome and Android password managers after community feedback
News The tech giant is also giving users the ability to generate passwords for iOS apps when Chrome is set as the autofill provider
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Blockchain-based Gmail plugin lets users keep control over email attachments after they're sent
News Document GPS email extension for Google Workspace considered world's first Gmail tokenization tool
By Daniel Todd Published
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IRS lets taxpayers bypass facial recognition with virtual interviews
News The temporary solution will be in effect through the 2022 tax filing season
By Praharsha Anand Published
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US senators urge Labor Department to drop facial recognition
News In half of US states, workers filing for unemployed insurance must create an account with ID.me
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Texas sues Facebook for misusing facial recognition data
News State wants up to $25,000 per alleged violation for discontinued program
By Danny Bradbury Published
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Zoom users claim macOS app keeps 'listening' after meetings end
News Numerous users report 'privacy breaches' as macOS indicators revealed the device's microphone remained enabled long after meetings had ended
By Connor Jones Published
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LastPass announces integration with Google Workspace
News Employers can now automatically provide employees with a LastPass account through Google’s directory integration
By Sabina Weston Published
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Avast to acquire self-sovereign identity firm Evernym
News The acquisition will help Avast enhance its decentralized identity solutions
By Praharsha Anand Published
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A third of UK workers are surveilled by employers
News The sharp rise in surveillance comes as it's revealed webcam monitoring has more than doubled
By Connor Jones Published
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