All articles tagged with #data protection
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations of violating children's privacy laws by failing to properly label YouTube videos as made for children, leading to targeted advertising and data collection without parental consent. The settlement follows an FTC inquiry and requires Disney to improve compliance with children's data protection laws, specifically under COPPA.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Authority
Due to security vulnerabilities and data leaks, LastPass is no longer recommended; instead, five better password managers are suggested, including Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, Proton Pass, and Enpass, each offering various features, security, and affordability to enhance user safety and convenience.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
WeTransfer clarified that it does not use uploaded files to train AI models after customer backlash over ambiguous terms, updating its policies to prevent confusion and reassure users about data privacy.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by SamMobile
Samsung will delete accounts inactive for 24 months starting July 31, 2025, to protect user data. Users are advised to log in before then to retain their accounts, as deletion is irreversible and accounts cannot be restored once deleted.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by eFinancialCareers
eFinancialCareers has temporarily blocked access from mainland China to comply with the new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) that came into effect on November 1st. The company is assessing the law's implications on its business and is committed to adhering to privacy regulations in its operating regions. For inquiries, users are encouraged to contact eFinancialCareers support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Lifestyle UK
Yahoo, as part of its family of brands, uses cookies to provide services, authenticate users, and measure site usage. By accepting cookies, users consent to Yahoo and its partners accessing device information and personal data for personalized advertising and content. Users can manage their privacy settings to control data usage and can change their preferences at any time through Yahoo's privacy settings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by eFinancialCareers
eFinancialCareers has temporarily blocked access to its services from mainland China following the implementation of China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) on November 1st. This measure is part of the company's efforts to comply with the new privacy regulations while assessing their impact on its operations. Users with questions are encouraged to contact eFinancialCareers support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Cape, a new mobile virtual network operator, is launching a secure cell service aimed at high-risk individuals like politicians and journalists, promising to limit personal data exposure. Using UScellular's network, Cape controls its own mobile core to enhance data protection, offering features like location hiding and mobile advertising ID rotation. The service, initially available to government officials, will be accessible to the public next year, emphasizing minimal data collection and robust security measures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance UK
Yahoo, as part of its family of brands, uses cookies to provide services, authenticate users, and measure site usage. By accepting cookies, users consent to Yahoo and its partners accessing device information and personal data for personalized advertising and content. Users can manage their privacy settings to control data usage and can change their preferences at any time through the privacy dashboard.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Lifestyle UK
Yahoo, as part of its family of brands, uses cookies to provide services, authenticate users, and measure site usage. By accepting cookies, users consent to Yahoo and its partners accessing device information and personal data for personalized advertising and content. Users can manage their privacy settings to control data usage and can change their preferences at any time through Yahoo's privacy settings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Meta has been fined approximately $15.7 million by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission for improperly processing and sharing sensitive user data with advertisers. The data, collected from around 980,000 users, included information on political views, sexuality, and religion, and was shared with about 4,000 advertisers without user consent. The commission also noted Meta's failure to comply with a user data access request and its inability to prevent data exposure to hackers. Meta is reviewing the decision and plans to engage with the commission to address privacy concerns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BleepingComputer
Kaspersky is offering U.S. consumers six months of free security software as a farewell gift after the U.S. government added the company to the Entity List, leading to the closure of its U.S. operations and layoffs. The ban, effective September 29, will prevent automatic updates, requiring users to manually install them, potentially compromising security. Kaspersky is shifting focus to other regions like Asia and South America.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News UK
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
TikTok revealed it offered the US government a "kill switch" in 2022 to address data protection and national security concerns, allowing the government to shut down the platform if it violated certain rules. This disclosure comes as TikTok and its parent company ByteDance challenge legislation that mandates the app's sale or ban in the US. The US government has not engaged in serious settlement talks since the offer, and the legislation, driven by fears of data sharing with China, is set to take effect unless ByteDance divests TikTok's US assets by January next year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance UK
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