Tech Giants Criticised For Misusing Technology By EU Commissioner
The EU’s Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager has accused tech giants for misusing technology, and abusing users’ rights to privacy. Speaking ...
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EU Again Fines Google Only This Time Its €4.3b/$5b For Forcing Phone Makers To Pre-Install Its Apps
The European Union led by its Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has concluded an investigation onto what they say is ...
WhatsApp Is Banning Under 16s In The EU From Using Its Platform
Ahead of the new EU data regulations which will take effect on May 25, the instant messaging app, WhatsApp which ...
The New European Privacy Laws Will Not Protect The Other 1.5 Billion Facebook Users
In the newly changed terms of service, 1.5 billion members will be unprotected under the strict rules coming to Europe. ...
Facebook Asks EU and Canada For Facial Recognition Technology Consent
Facebook Inc. is set to create another controversy. Knowing fully well about the stringent rules in Canada and Europe, the ...
Instagram Will Soon Let Users Download All Their Photos, Videos And Messages
As data protection and privacy becomes a big issue around the world, social networking companies like Instagram need to appropriately ...
The European Privacy Laws And Facebook: Facebook, Still On The Fence Concerning Data Sharing
Facebook boss, Mark Zuckerberg admitted on Tuesday that he was in total agreement with the European privacy laws but that ...
The European Commission Says Social Networks Are Slow On Consumer Rights Changes
The European Commission said that social media firms should make their terms and conditions fair for everyone but at the ...
EU Data Taskforce Goes Hard On WhatsApp And Facebook
If you have noticed a series if unsolicited chats from strangers on WhatsApp lately, you can rest easy as data ...
EU Directive Warns Employers on Scrutinizing Applicants’ Social Media Profiles without Consent
In a comprehensive document interpreting data protection laws, a strong message has been sent towards employers in 28 European Union ...