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US senator calls for FTC investigation of Apple, Google over privacy loopholes<br /> U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has issued a call for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Apple and Google over potential privacy issues …
... Apple and Google over potential privacy issues arising from loopholes in ... violate a user's personal privacy by stealing photographs or data ... -
Apple, Google agree to meet with US senator over mobile privacy<br /> After a U.S. senator sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling for an investigation into apparent privacy loopholes in the iOS and…
... for an investigation into apparent privacy loopholes in the iOS ... discuss potential threats to user privacy that had been discovered ... that the thought of potential privacy violations sent "shivers up ... efforts to focus on privacy issues," warning that failure ... -
Congress requests privacy briefing in letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook<br /> In a letter to Tim Cook on Wednesday, members of a U.S. Congress subcommittee requested that Apple send a representative to Washington to brie…
... sent in February regarding iOS privacy practices was insufficient, and is ... ;s efforts to protect the privacy and security of its mobile ... -
Tim Cook reportedly 'grilled' Path co-founder over privacy issue<br /> A new report claims Apple CEO Tim Cook harangued Dave Morin, co-founder of the company that developed the "Path" app, when he learne…
... executives after hearing of the privacy violation, Bloomberg BusinessWeek reported on ... a future software release. Recent privacy-related concerns have attracted the ... -
US congressmen inquire about iOS privacy with Apple, 33 developers<br /> Apple along with 33 other companies that develop applications for the iOS App Store have been asked by a pair of U.S. congressmen about their …
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Google, Facebook working to undermine Do Not Track privacy protections<br /> Google and Facebook, along with other advertising and technology companies, are working to keep government discussions on "Do Not Track&q…
... found to be subverting the privacy settings of Safari browser on ... practice of subverting Safari's privacy settings after being called out ... websites recognize and respect this privacy signal." We don't need ... urging me to pass a privacy bill." However, most users ... -
Looking for a good iPad 3 Screen Protector/Privacy Filter-No FingerprintsI recently purchased an iPhone 4S and as part of that purchased a screen protector for it. I've gone through many screen protectors with previous iP…
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FTC reportedly set to fine Google "tens of millions" for bypassing Safari privacy settings<vc><strong>The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating with Google over the size of a fine that will be imposed for the search giant's…
... s efforts to bypass the privacy settings of Apple's desktop ... code to intentionally circumvent users' privacy settings via a phony invisible ... code to circumvent Safari's privacy settings after the report became ... a bid to protect the privacy of the search giant. -
Apple's new UDID-free tracking tool will increase user privacy<vc><strong>In the coming weeks, Apple reportedly plans to detail a new tracking tool for mobile developers that will better protect the privacy of i…
... that will better protect the privacy of iOS users than the ... new tool will protect user privacy better than "existing approaches," the ... to limit user tracking amid privacy concerns that remain under scrutiny ... -
Google set to pay record $22.5M fine for violating Apple users' privacy<vc><strong>Google is expected to pay a $22.5 million fine, the largest in the history of the Federal Trade Commission, for bypassing the privacy set…
... Commission, for bypassing the privacy settings of users of ... agreed to not misrepresent its privacy practices to consumers. The ... enact a number of privacy protecting measures. Word first ... of dollars for bypassing Safari privacy settings. Google's cookie ... -
Apple pulls iOS privacy-tracking app from App Store<vc><strong>Amid the kerfuffle surrounding the use of sensitive personal data stored on or transmitted from iOS devices, Apple has pulled a privacy-t…
... devices, Apple has pulled a privacy-tracking app from the App ... of insight into iOS app privacy," scanned other programs installed on ... Dave Morin over the alleged privacy breach though the issue was ... -
Google reportedly fined $22.5M for bypassing Safari privacy settings<vc><strong>The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will order Google to pay a $22.5 million civil penalty for sidestepping security settings in Apple's Sa…
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Google agrees to pay largest fine in FTC history for bypassing Safari privacy settings [u]<vc><strong>Google on Thursday agreed to pay a record $22.5 million fine for ignoring security settings designed to prevent advertisers from tracking…
... aimed at better protecting consumers' privacy rights online. FTC members ... violations of its Internet privacy order. Despite the record ... last year addressing the privacy of users. Google's ... , violating its October 2011 privacy settlement with the FTC. ... -
FTC: Apple and Google not doing enough to protect privacy in kids appsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a report on Monday saying that app stores like those operated by Apple and Google need to take responsibi…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a report on Monday saying that app stores like those operated by Apple and Google need to take responsibility for enhanced transparency, as there is little to no information available to parents regarding the ... -
Apple slips out of top 20 in privacy trust rankingsFor the first time in three years, Apple is not among the top 20 most trusted companies for privacy, according to the Ponemon Institute's 2012 list. …
... most trusted companies for privacy, according to the Ponemon ... trustworthy in protecting the privacy of their personal information. ... lengths to protect that privacy. Last year, CEO Tim ... incident, Apple announced new privacy protections, requiring explicit user ... -
California court clears Apple in credit card privacy suitCalifornia's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Apple did not violate the state's privacy laws by requiring that customers provide addresses and phon…
... a violation of California privacy laws, which prohibit retailers ... in 2011 that those privacy protections do apply to ... -increasing encroachment upon their privacy." The four judges of ... about Apple encroaching on consumer privacy rights. Those assertions, "though ... -
Judge orders Apple to hand over documents, prove compliance in privacy lawsuitsApple's own assurances that it is complying with court orders to turn over evidence in a privacy lawsuit are insufficient according to the judge pres…
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Apple could face penalties for bungling document handling in privacy suitA U.S. judge on Tuesday scolded Apple for not handing over important documents pertaining to an ongoing privacy suit, inviting plaintiffs to level sa…
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German court strikes down Apple's customer data privacy rulesApple's customer data sharing policies have been found by a German court to violate the country's consumer privacy protection laws, and the iPhone ma…
... violate the country's consumer privacy protection laws, and the iPhone ... director, "shows the importance of privacy for consumers in the digital ... the world to ensure consumer privacy. 2011 saw governments in France ... -
Apple issues rare public comment on its 'commitment to customer privacy'Apple published a rare public comment discussing "Apple?s Commitment to Customer Privacy" in the wake of reports on the United States' "Prism" survei…
... "Apple?s Commitment to Customer Privacy" in the wake of reports ... page links to a new privacy statement On June 6th, just ... responsibilities and protecting our customers? privacy as they expect and deserve. -
Judge dismisses class-action suit against Google for bypassing Safari privacy controlsA Delaware judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by users of Apple's Safari browser, finding that the plaintiffs could not prove that the …
... sidestepped Safari's built-in privacy settings in order to track ... communications, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the California Consumers Legal ... -
Apple says it was unaware of NSA's iPhone spying, vows to defend customers' privacyApple on Tuesday reacted to news that the U.S. National Security Agency has worked on iPhone spyware to remotely monitor users, saying it has not coo…
... care deeply about our customers' privacy and security. Our team is ... -
Google broke Canada’s privacy laws with targeted health ads, watchdog says<p style="border:0px; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-bottom:20px; vertical-align:baseline">Canada’s federal privacy watchdog has found Google Inc. violat…
... privacy watchdog has found Google Inc. violated Canadian privacy ... service. Now the privacy commissioner is warning ... privacy policy, surely others have the same challenges,” Interim Privacy ... person’s health. The privacy commissioner’s investigation ... -
Nest's Fadell backtracks on data privacy, will be transparent about future changesNest CEO Tony Fadell on Monday said no changes to his company's privacy policies are planned "at this point," a qualification of a previous statement…
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Apple exploring device pairing with Touch ID, camera privacy using diffusersA pair of newly released patent applications detail potential future capabilities for Apple devices, with the first detailing a system by which two d…
... says, to provide built-in privacy protection for users. Another embodiment ... -
Apple's new privacy counsel hire hints at unannounced health programA new Apple hire discovered on Monday may offer insight into the company's rumored push into health monitoring, which could integrate data from the m…
A new Apple hire discovered on Monday may offer insight into the company's rumored push into health monitoring, which could integrate data from the much-rumored "iWatch" with the company's iCloud service. -
Moves app reneges on privacy promise, will share data with FacebookWhen fitness tracking app Moves was purchased by Facebook in late April, both companies sought to allay worries of privacy-minded users by saying the…
... sought to allay worries of privacy-minded users by saying there ... Moves has quietly updated its privacy policy from last week to ... occur, a common fear for privacy advocates when a large data ... -
Privacy group lauds Apple initiatives to protect user data from government requestsIn a privacy report covering major tech companies' policies toward government data requests, digital rights advocate Electronic Frontier Foundation (…
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New settings in iOS 8: Auto-delete texts, camera privacy controls, 'Hey Siri' voice activationApple's upcoming iOS 8 update will give users better control over their mobile devices, with new customizable settings that address longstanding issu…
... with old text messages, privacy concerns related to camera ... Store Messages" is forever. Camera privacy controls Upon booting iOS ... previously controlled through the Privacy setting in iOS. That' ... sending diagnostics from the Privacy section, and also view ... -
Apple refines location privacy in iOS 8 with new 'While Using' optioniPhone and iPad owners will have much more fine-grained control over their location privacy in iOS 8 thanks to new Location Services options that all…
... -grained control over their location privacy in iOS 8 thanks to ...
