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The uncertain future of 23andMe and user data risks

Users of 23andMe, a well-known direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, are being advised to delete their data following the company's recent bankruptcy filing in the United States on March 23. The company, which has collected genetic information from approximately 15 million users since its founding......

Morocco leads new Islamic network for personal data protection

Morocco has assumed the presidency of the newly established Islamic Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities, with Omar Seghrouchni, president of the Moroccan National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), at its helm. This milestone was announced on February 19 in Fez,......

Strengthening data privacy: CNDH calls for enhanced regulations and digital literacy

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has underscored the urgent need for robust regulations and increased digital literacy to address growing concerns over data privacy breaches. Her remarks came during the Personal Data Protection and Respect for Private......

TikTok's blackout: A new era of digital silence in the U.S.

TikTok has officially ceased operations for all users in the United States, marking a significant shift in the social media landscape. This unprecedented move comes amid ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and national security, which have been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the app's......

Netflix Fined for Data Privacy Breach in the Netherlands

In a significant move, the Dutch authorities have imposed a fine of €4.75 million (approximately $4.98 million) on Netflix for its mishandling of users' personal data. The penalty, announced on Wednesday, stems from the company's failure to provide sufficient information to its subscribers......

X Social Media to Share User Data for AI Training: A New Era of Data Monetization

Starting November 15, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will permit third-party companies to access user data, including posts, likes, bookmarks, and reposts, for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. This significant policy shift was detailed in an updated privacy......

TikTok's Fight for Survival: Battling a Potential US Ban

In a high-stakes legal battle, TikTok is set to challenge a controversial law that could see its popular social media platform banned in the United States unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell it within a nine-month period. The law, signed by President Biden in April, has sparked a heated......

TikTok Under Fire: Justice Department Alleges Covert Data Collection on Sensitive U.S. User Views

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through the tech world, the U.S. Justice Department has leveled serious accusations against TikTok, the widely popular social media platform. The allegations, detailed in a brief filed with the federal appeals court in Washington, claim that TikTok......

Meta's AI Odyssey: Data Privacy Showdown Unfolds Across Europe

In a seismic development that threatens to shake the foundations of data privacy and user autonomy, the American social media behemoth Meta (Facebook, Instagram) finds itself embroiled in a legal firestorm as complaints have been lodged against the tech titan in a staggering 11 European nations. The......