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England and Wales' contact-tracing app will launch this month
News The NHS app ensures that users’ data is stored on their smartphones as opposed to a public database
Matt Hancock commits to ‘data deregulation’ drive across the NHS
News The health secretary blasts privacy-first culture as the chief barrier to innovation despite growing number of success stories
Android and iOS updates pave the way for app-free contact tracing
News The latest OS upgrades will allow authorities to manage COVID-19 outbreaks by sending notifications direct to handsets
Researchers say Premom shared data without user consent
News IDAC claims Premom shared user data with Chinese advertising companies without user permission
How tech traps domestic abuse victims
In-depth From stalkerware to smart home speakers, tech is an unwelcome enabler for abusers
TikTok accused of using Android loophole to track users
News The company reportedly went against Google Play's guidelines to collect and track users’ MAC addresses
NSA warns smartphone users of ‘large scale data tracking’
News Common features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can reveal sensitive details about users like their daily routines
Facebook sues EU watchdog for invading employees' privacy
News Documents requested by the European Commission reportedly contain sensitive information including health data
