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Paypal’s new Ad manager is Democratization or data Monetization? 

Paypal’s new Ad manager is Democratization or data Monetization? 

PayPal's announcement of its new Ad Manager introduces a significant shift in how small businesses can leverage advertising opportunities. But...

Canadian probe finds TikTok gathered sensitive data on children

Canadian probe finds TikTok gathered sensitive data on children

Preliminary findings revealed that children’s accounts were exposed to extensive data mining practices. Concerns centered on three main areas: excessive...

Reddit introduced an age verification system to comply with the OSA requirements

Reddit introduced an age verification system to comply with the OSA requirements

Reddit steps into the cycle of personal data breaches with the commencement of identity verification to comply with the Online...

23andMe Agrees Appointment of Consumer Protection Ombudsman for Genetic Data Security  

23andMe Agrees Appointment of Consumer Protection Ombudsman for Genetic Data Security  

In an era where privacy, confidentiality, and personal information hold paramount sanctity, the genetic testing company 23andMe and US states...

Shopify Compelled to Confront U.S. Lawsuit Over Data Privacy Violations

Shopify Compelled to Confront U.S. Lawsuit Over Data Privacy Violations

In a ruling that may facilitate American courts' ability to exercise jurisdiction over online platforms, a U.S. appeals court on...

WhatsApp Scores a Major Win in EU Privacy Battle

WhatsApp Scores a Major Win in EU Privacy Battle

Brussels, March 27 Reuters, In a dramatic turn of events, WhatsApp has gained crucial support in its fight against a...

Google Glitch Erases Users’ Maps Timeline Data, Sparking Privacy Concerns

Google Glitch Erases Users’ Maps Timeline Data, Sparking Privacy Concerns

Google has acknowledged that certain users' data was erased and, in certain situations, cannot be recovered after weeks of some...

Amazon to Pay $812.4 Million Fine for Losing Privacy Case in Luxembourg 

Amazon to Pay $812.4 Million Fine for Losing Privacy Case in Luxembourg 

On March 18, Amazon faced a legal setback as it had to pay a record $812.4 million fine in a...

Your Favorite App Might Be Gone! Apple & Google Removed Dangerous App

Your Favorite App Might Be Gone! Apple & Google Removed Dangerous App

Apple and Google, both have a track record of having apps causing malicious threats and user privacy risks. Not only...