Privacy

Public policy has a role in ensuring that parents have the ability to make informed choices, to understand the details of how these algorithms work and to control access to content.

When Robert G. Reeve returned from a weeklong stay at his mother's house, he received a Twitter ad for the toothpaste she uses. As this was definitely not a coincidence, he took to Twitter to explain why this happens, and how data privacy really works.

"Civil society and technical experts around the world have consistently argued that a requirement to "trace" private messages would break end-to-end encryption and lead to real abuse," WhatsApp said in a statement.

On Tuesday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that British intelligence-gathering practices violated human rights.

The group of bipartisan attorneys general said kids under the age of 13 are "too young to navigate the complexities of what they encounter online," which includes predators.

According to the South China Morning Post, a user of the Chinese developer forum V2EX published a post last week detailing that his Skyworth smart TV was scanning data every 10 minutes and gathered information such as the Wifi network the TV was connected to, the user's IP address and device names.

"Google has exposed GAEN participants' private personal and medical information associated with contact tracing, including notifications to Android device users of their potential exposure to COVID-19," a complaint filed against the tech giant reads.

The app tracking transparency feature aims to give users more control over how they are tracked for ads. Facebook says it could affect small businesses.

In ASP's second Chat looking at monopolies, the history of America's antitrust laws, and the current debates over the power of big tech, Chris Evans and Mark Kassen talk with Senator Mike Lee about free speech, privacy, and the delicate balance of protecting consumers without stifling innovation.

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Meghan Markle won a resounding victory in her privacy lawsuit over a letter to her father. However, the tabloid wants permission to appeal and lawyers tell Newsweek they may get their wish.

The company only just began a rollout of the symbol, but many users are already upset about any potential loss of privacy.

Users and non-users of the buzzed-about new app are worried about chat recordings and information being harvested.

A Royal Family TV documentary from the 1960s was taken down from YouTube last week—but at the time critics believed it removed "any remaining restraint" from press and public.

Users aged 13-15 will be prevented from using the Duet and Stitch features as part of the new restrictions.

Rumors about the security of private messages on WhatsApp have swirled on social media after it said users would have to agree to the new policy or stop using the app.

2020 saw online shopping grow enormously. However, this convenience comes with a price: cybercriminals. So before you embark on your online shopping spree, make sure you're not putting yourself at risk.

An incoming update to the company's terms and privacy policy, set to take effect on February 8, said users will have to agree to the rules or lose access to the app.

Meghan Markle's sister is releasing a biography next week—right before a crunch hearing in her tabloid privacy case—and experts tell Newsweek the timing may not be a coincidence.

"It's got to have something to do with the infrastructure," said John Cooper about the incident.

A new report from researchers based in the United Kingdom found nearly a dozen "smart" doorbells sold on Amazon and eBay posed significant threats to consumers' data privacy.

Meghan Markle's attempt to avoid a media circus around her private life by winning her high-stakes tabloid privacy case without a trial "will fail," lawyers tell Newsweek.

In short, no, Apple isn't spying on you, but the company is giving you more transparency in knowing which apps are accessing your camera and microphone.

The Vivaldi browser has launched Break Mode, a new feature designed to improve your remote working habits.

After nearly two months, Twitter has brought back the ability for users to download their personal data from the site.

American users of Google's now-defunct social networking platform may be eligible for a small payout as part of a $7.5 million settlement linked to a 2018 privacy issue—here's what you need to know.

Your guide to choosing the right VPN and antivirus software for yourself, depending on your needs and requirements.

The urgency of tracking coronavirus carriers calls for relaxing rules on data privacy. But unless these changes are ringfenced for this emergency, every aspect of our physical lives could soon be traded by Big Tech.

While TikTok's fate remains undecided in the US, you can fill a TikTok-shaped hole in your life with these smart apps that can make your life better and easier.

"It does appear to be more like a spy in a pocket rather than an app to help make an informed decision who to vote for," one security commentator told Newsweek.