Stories Tagged as
Data privacy
How a pair of tights contributed to legal protections for privacy in the U.S.
by
Amy Gajda
Apr 18, 2022
In a new book, legal historian Amy Gajda explores the origins of the “right to privacy.” A daring moment in a Broadway show is part of the story.
User data, software updates on agenda at Apple developer conference
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 7, 2021
The Worldwide Developers Conference will likely focus on privacy. But it's also a big event for third-party software developers.
Apple releases privacy update that clamps down on data tracking
by
Nova Safo
Apr 27, 2021
Apple’s privacy feature requires apps that track users’ web activities to get their express permission before doing so.
Apple bets on users opting in to be tracked, rather than opting out
Apr 20, 2021
Apple's new App Tracking Transparency feature comes as a blow to advertisers who've depended on default tracking.
Trump administration moves past TikTok to take action on more Chinese tech companies
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Scott Tong
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 6, 2020
The rationale is that the U.S. needs "clean networks" to guard Americans’ data and the secrets of U.S. companies.
FCC set to fine big telecom companies for selling location data. Is $200 million enough?
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 28, 2020
Two hundred million dollars sounds like a lot of cash, but it's just a drop in the bucket for many multinationals companies.
Why European regulators are scrutinizing digital advertising auctions
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daniel Shin
Jul 9, 2019
WSJ reporter Patience Haggin says this practice is being reviewed for possibly violating the European Union's recent data privacy regulation.
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Cash-back shopping savings, but at what price?
May 24, 2019
Between the tendency to spend what’s recouped and the surrender of personal data, it’s worth thinking about the quid pro quo.
Big Tech is prepping for California's tough new privacy law
by
Molly Wood
Apr 18, 2019
While some are planning for compliance, others keep fighting to weaken it.
Will Facebook be able to reinvent itself as a leader in privacy?
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 7, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg announced the company is in the process of creating a "digital living room," where communications will be private and encrypted.