Privacy

One of the designs of Facebook and Ray Ban's smart glasses.

Italy's data authority seeks assurances over Facebook smart glasses

A woman models the new glasses made by Facebook and Ray Ban.

Facebook unveils its Ray Ban smart glasses amid concerns over privacy

Twitter is trialling a new privacy feature

Twitter tests 'soft block' feature to subtly remove unwanted followers

Apple's plans to scan iPhones for child abuse images spark concern among its own staff - reports

Apple's own staff concerned about plans for anti-child abuse scanning

Critics have raised concerns over privacy after Apple announced plans to scan people's iCloud accounts for child abuse images.

Apple defends new anti-child abuse measures after backlash

Facebook has come under fire from US officials after closing the accounts of disinformation researchers

Facebook shuts down academics researching fake news adverts

TikTok had lodged an objection to the fine, the Dutch authority said.

Dutch data protection authority fines TikTok over privacy

Supporters outside the trial of Moroccan journalist Omar Radi in September 2020. Radi was one of the alleged victims of government spying using Pegasus spyware.

Pegasus spyware scandal: What we know so far

20/07/2021

Woman using smartphone sending emojis

WhatsApp goes phoneless, Microsoft gatecrashes World Emoji Day party

17/07/2021

WhatsApp is under fire over a controversial new privacy policy.

WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaints over privacy changes

12/07/2021

The European Union flag flies outside Europe House in London.

European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview

27/05/2021