privacy

The establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile in the U.S. represents a new paradigm in the evolution of cryptocurrencies and one that could influence monetary policy in countries around the world. While Bitcoin will have its own reserve, the Digital...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized that it has never sold or used Siri data for marketing purposes. What Happened: According to Reuters...

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, has publicly criticized Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) anti-theft "Find My" service. Sweeney claimed that the service, designed to help users locate their lost or stolen devices, infringes on the privacy of the person who stole his MacBook. What Happened:...

Privacy executives at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have reiterated the tech giant’s commitment to user privacy, terming it as a “fundamental human right.” What Happened: In an interview with YouTuber Andru Edwards that was posted on his channel on Wednesday, two Apple executives...

The European Union is set to vote on a controversial proposal that could potentially undermine encryption by allowing the scanning of private communications for illegal content. This has been slammed by Elon Musk-backed Signal app, and encrypted email provider, Proton. What Happened: The EU Council...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been hit with a privacy complaint by Austrian advocacy group NOYB. What Happened: The complaint alleges that Google tracks users of its Chrome browser without proper consent, according to Reuters on Thursday. The U.S. tech giant is in the process of...

Amid Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's public criticism of the partnership between Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015, analysts appear to agree with his concerns, revolving around data security and privacy issues. What Happened: On...

The ban on Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD), a blockchain-based identity verification project, has been extended until the end of 2024 in Spain. What Happened: Tools for Humanity, a project contributor, has voluntarily extended the suspension of Worldcoin orb operations in Spain, The Block reported....

Edward Snowden, the former computer security consultant for the National Security Agency or NSA, has advised against using Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) due to privacy concerns. What Happened: Reddit, a social media platform that has been in the spotlight for various reasons, including its IPO ...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has opposed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposal to modify a 2020 privacy agreement. The company has justified its stance by highlighting its voluntary disclosure of technical glitches in the Messenger Kids app. What Happened: In a fling on...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has refuted allegations of sharing users’ private messages with Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). What Happened: The social media giant’s communication head, Andy Stone, took to X, formerly Twitter, to dismiss the claims. He clarified that the agreement...

Shark Tank host and billionaire Mark Cuban leaned towards supporting the TikTok ban bill. He raised concerns over foreign governments’ programming of children’s screens through the social media app, criticizing the lack of transparency in the process. What Happened: Cuban took to...

Eight consumer groups in the European Union have filed complaints against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META). The tech giant is being accused of engaging in massive, illegal data processing. What Happened: The consumer groups claim that Meta’s data collection methods infringe...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) recently confirmed that it has intentionally hindered the functionality of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in its latest iOS 17.4 update for users in the European Union (EU). What Happened: EU users first noticed the issue when the initial iOS 17.4 beta was launched. The PWAs,...

Edward Snowden expressed disdain over the White House’s recent stance on the Fourth Amendment, amidst growing concerns over privacy rights. What Happened: On Thursday, Snowden took to Twitter to express his views about the White House’s recent stand on the Fourth Amendment. He tweeted...