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Facebook says preferential data access was with user permission
Technology

Facebook says preferential data access was with user permission

  (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said it did not give some companies access to people’s data without their permission,…
Data of almost 500 million Marriott hotel customers breached
Travel

Data of almost 500 million Marriott hotel customers breached

  Marriott International announced on Friday that hackers had breached into the hotel’s guest database and that they have likely…
Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads
Technology

Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads

  Britain’s information watchdog has referred Facebook to the lead regulator under Europe’s data regime to look at how the…
Up to 50 million Facebook accounts breached in attack
Technology

Up to 50 million Facebook accounts breached in attack

  Facebook revealed on Friday that up to 50 million accounts were breached by hackers, dealing a blow to the…
UK mass surveillance violates right to privacy, rules European court
World

UK mass surveillance violates right to privacy, rules European court

  The UK’s mass surveillance program, exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden, violates free speech and privacy, the court ruled. However,…
Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report
Technology

Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report

  Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point on Friday said a surveillance operation had targeted the smartphones of several hundred Iranian…
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Technology

Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws

  Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer…
Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers
Technology

Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers

  Apple Inc told US lawmakers on Tuesday that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and…
Egypt’s cabinet approves law to protect personal data of citizens
Egypt

Egypt’s cabinet approves law to protect personal data of citizens

  Communications Minister Amr Talaat announced that the Cabinet has approved, during its weekly meeting on Tuesday, a law that…
Britain to fine Facebook over data breach
Technology

Britain to fine Facebook over data breach

  Britain’s data regulator said Wednesday it will fine Facebook half a million pounds for failing to protect user data,…
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