Privacy
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Information privacy is an aspect of data security that means protecting and proper handling of information. It includes determining what data can be shared with third parties and how it is legally collected. One can apply data privacy in multiple ways, such as data masking, encryption, and authentication. Privacy protection is crucial nowadays as it helps keep people who want to exploit your private data away from it.
Google Commits to Destroying Illegally Collected Incognito Browsing Data
Under the terms of the proposed settlement, which still requires approval from a California federal judge, Google will destroy or de-identify billions of records of web browsing data collected under the guise of private browsing.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok Over National Security Concerns
This legislation, known as "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," aims to safeguard American citizens from apps influenced by adversarial nations.
Apple Bolsters iMessage Security Against Future Quantum Threats
By constantly refreshing encryption keys and integrating post-quantum cryptography with existing protocols, Apple ensures that iMessage remains at the forefront of secure messaging.
Meta Implements Stricter Message Settings to Protect Teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is introducing enhancements to its parental supervision tools. Parents will now have the authority to approve or deny changes in default privacy settings made by their teenage children.
WhatsApp Introduces Self-Destructing Voice Messages for Added Privacy
The rollout of View Once voice messages will be global and gradual over the next few days, so keep an eye out for this valuable addition to your messaging experience.
Nepal Bans TikTok Citing Social Harmony Disruption and Hate Content
Nepal's decision comes as a response to concerns over the misuse of the platform, which has led to more than 1,600 TikTok-related cybercrime cases registered in the country over the past four years.
Signal Is Testing Usernames to Enhance Privacy
This move is aimed at providing a more confidential communication experience within the app and is currently in a pre-beta testing phase, with an official release planned for early 2024.
