Privacy
Australia wants to implement the UK’s abandoned privacy-invasive porn ID system
It was described as “one of the worst ideas ever” when the UK was looking for ways to implement it
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Privacy-focused browser Brave reaches top of Google Play store in Japan
The privacy-focused browser has been gaining steady popularity and user-base over time.
Facebook makes plea to iPhone users, recommends not turn off location tracking when iOS 13 is released
Facebook says it still believes that its platform is better when it tracks your location.
Hong Kong starts blocking VPNs as protests continue
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam hinted that the country may start blocking certain internet applications to stop the protestors organizing last week.
Apple attacks Google report on iPhone exploit, ignores China involvement and human rights violations
Apple has long been accused of cozying up to the Chinese government.
Leaked document suggests Apple to introduce “health” conversations with Siri, following listening data scandal
Not only will Siri make house calls – the report assumes that the virtual assistant will be able to answer questions about both physical and mental health.
Millions of exposed Facebook user phone numbers reportedly still online
Around 200 million Facebook user’s phone numbers were initially exposed online.
Justice Department orders Apple and Google to reveal the names and locations of gun scope app users
This is the first time American investigators have demanded personal data from users of a single Apple or Google app.
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads antitrust investigations into Facebook, other states follow
“Even the largest social media platform in the world must follow the law and respect consumers.
China accused of keyword-based surveillance of Uighurs
Chinese hacking outfits are accused of breaking into telecommunications companies in Malaysia, Thailand, India, Kazakhstan, and Turkey
US citizens increasingly being asked by CBP to hand over social media accounts on re-entering the country
These warrantless searches have taken place 33,295 times last year alone.