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WhatsApp exposed users' phone numbers in Google search results
News Security researcher claims 'Click to Chat' feature revealed as many as 300,000 phone numbers via public search
By Carly Page Published
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Google faces $5 billion lawsuit over 'private' mode tracking
News The filing represents the millions of Google users who used Incognito mode since 2016
By Sabina Weston Published
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Privacy group to challenge UK over test and trace data retention
News Open Rights Group threatens legal action over decision to retain personal health data for up to two decades
By Sabina Weston Published
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Facebook investors will urge firm to drop end-to-end encryption plans
News Shareholders say plans could hinder efforts to detect and stop child exploitation cases
By Sabina Weston Published
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UK contact-tracing app has multiple serious security flaws
News Experts warn that weaknesses in the NHS app could allow attackers to steal encryption keys
By Sabina Weston Published
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UK delays rollout of NHS contact-tracing app
News Dominic Raab says the app will now be released "in the weeks ahead" after missing original mid-May target
By Sabina Weston Published
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NHS contact-tracing app downloads exceed expectations during trial
News But a study shows that only 58% of European citizens are in favour of smartphone location tracking
By Sabina Weston Published
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Clearview AI to end relationships with private companies
News The controversial company looks to avoid litigation and additional scrutiny
By Sarah Brennan Published
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How to improve Zoom video chat privacy and security
Tutorials Essential tips to help you secure your meetings and live streams
By Aaron Lee Published
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NHS rejects Apple and Google's 'decentralised' contact-tracing API
News The health service will go its own way to manage the spread of coronavirus once lockdown measures lift
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Apple and Google will shut down contact-tracing system once pandemic ends
News Tech giants pledge to disable tool on a regional basis "when it is no longer needed"
By Sabina Weston Published
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Apple responds to senators' privacy concerns about coronavirus app
News Apple addresses privacy concerns related to COVID-19 screening tools
By Sarah Brennan Published
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