Getty As Apple’s new app transparency policy deadline draws near, Google is slated to remove certain advertiser tracking tech from the iPhone versions of its own apps and switch to a different kind, Google said in a blog post Wednesday. Popular Google apps for...
WhatsApp is pushing back an update to its privacy policy following significant backlash and confusion. Angela Lang/CNET WhatsApp on Friday said it was postponing an update to its privacy policy following concerns and calls from users to switch to other encrypted apps...
WhatsApp is looking to clarify some concerns about its privacy policy. Angela Lang/CNET WhatsApp this week published an FAQ clarifying the terms of its updated privacy policy and responding to concerns that the firm behind the text-messaging app shares personal...
Tech companies have been required by recent laws to give users more control over their personal data. Getty Images This story is part of CES, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021. Heads of privacy at...
Angela Lang/CNET Facebook is doubling down on its criticism of Apple with another ad claiming that the iPhone maker’s upcoming privacy changes to its mobile operating system will harm consumers by making “the internet much more expensive.”Apple...