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Why are Twitter and WhatsApp miffed with Indian authorities?
World

Why are Twitter and WhatsApp miffed with Indian authorities?

The Indian government’s battle with social media giants escalated on Thursday with Twitter accusing the police of “intimidation.” The micro-blogging…
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe
Middle East

Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe

Turkey’s Competition Board said on Friday it had been informed by WhatsApp that it would not implement a messaging app…
Dutch government pauses coronavirus app over data leak fears
World

Dutch government pauses coronavirus app over data leak fears

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government has temporarily disabled its coronavirus warning app amid data privacy concerns for…
WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash
World

WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp said on Thursday it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will…
Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative
Middle East

Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Monday it had started the process of appointing a legal entity as a…
Israel trades Pfizer doses for medical data in vaccine blitz
Middle East

Israel trades Pfizer doses for medical data in vaccine blitz

JERUSALEM (AP) — After sprinting ahead in the race to inoculate its population against the coronavirus, Israel has struck a…
Photos: Following controversial update, here are the best alternatives to WhatsApp
Technology

Photos: Following controversial update, here are the best alternatives to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular online chatting applications, used by millions daily. However a recent update earlier this…
Microsoft identifies more than 40 organizations targeted in massive cyber breach
World

Microsoft identifies more than 40 organizations targeted in massive cyber breach

Microsoft has identified more than 40 of its customers around the world that had problematic versions of a third-party IT…
Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash
Middle East

Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash

Privacy concerns over Qatar’s coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a…
Smartphone vs virus, is privacy always going to be the loser?
World

Smartphone vs virus, is privacy always going to be the loser?

In Europe, officials, doctors and engineers are looking at how smartphones could be enlisted in the war against the spread…
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