The original version of Wordle, hosted by creator Josh Wardle on a self-hosted website, did not have any advertising or connection to ad tracking networks.
A recent privacy policy update from WhatsApp appeared to be forcing users to agree to sharing of personal data with Facebook. WhatsApp has clarified exactly what will be shared.
Latest Twitter privacy breach exposed the inappropriate use of phone numbers and email addresses to serve up targeted ads to users. This data was collected for the purpose of the platform's two-factor authentication.
A new data sharing policy is universalizing personal information among Facebook products. WhatsApp informed users of this change in a privacy policy update, which did not provide any means of opting out.
Study has harsh criticism for the data safety labels that ostensibly inform consumers about the data sharing habits of Android apps. Almost 80% of sampled apps either did not match up with statements made in the privacy policy or were worded in a misleading way.
79% of mid- to large-sized U.S. enterprises support a federal privacy law to provide guidelines on data sharing and data inventory practices, but will it further highlight deficiencies at the world’s largest enterprises?
In addition to the $25.4 million antitrust fine, the CCI has ordered Meta to cease this element of cross-app user data sharing for five years. The order wraps up a probe that began in March 2021.
Recent FTC settlement with the popular Flo Fertility Tracking app came with a warning from the agency to other health apps that engage in questionable data sharing practices.
The USA PATRIOT Act Section 314(b) is an important enabler in the fight against financial crime, allowing financial institutions to share vital data with one another for prevention, detection, and investigations. Ronen Cohen, VP of Strategy at Duality Technologies, discusses why financial institutions have struggled to fully utilize this valuable piece of legislation and how privacy-first approaches are paving a new way forward.
Google Ads to stop sharing user data with advertisers involving categories of websites users are visiting to stay compliant with the GDPR and protect its programmatic advertising platform.