Keywords: Privacy


WhatsApp update sparks user backlash over new message animation

A recent WhatsApp update has triggered mixed reactions from users after introducing a subtle visual change to the messaging experience that many say is more distracting than helpful. The update, which recently appeared for iPhone users, modifies the way outgoing message bubbles appear on screen. Instead......

Mexico fines football federation $2.3 million over fan data privacy violations

Mexican authorities have imposed a 42.8 million peso (approximately $2.3 million) fine on the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) over violations of personal data protection regulations linked to its Fan ID identification system used at football stadiums. According to the government, the investigation......

Meta suspends Instagram AI image tool just days after launch amid privacy backlash

Meta has suspended its newly launched AI-powered image generation feature, Muse Image, only three days after its debut, following criticism over how the tool could use publicly available Instagram photos. The decision marks a setback for the technology company as it continues expanding generative artificial......

Prince Harry and other public figures lose privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and several other prominent public figures have lost their privacy claims against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, after a ruling by London’s High Court. The decision marks a significant legal setback for Harry, who has......

Greek wiretapping victims seek damages from spyware maker Intellexa over Predator scandal

Eight individuals affected by Greece’s controversial wiretapping affair have launched legal action against surveillance company Intellexa and people allegedly connected to the firm, seeking significant compensation over alleged privacy violations. The victims are demanding €1 million ($1.1......

Prince Harry awaits court ruling in high-stakes privacy case against daily mail publisher

Prince Harry is set to learn the outcome of his long-running legal battle against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, as the High Court in London prepares to deliver its judgment in one of the UK's most closely watched media cases. The ruling, expected on Tuesday, will determine......

WhatsApp introduces usernames to strengthen privacy and reduce phone number sharing

WhatsApp has announced the rollout of a long-awaited username feature, allowing users to connect with others without sharing their personal phone numbers. The update represents one of the platform's most significant privacy enhancements and brings the messaging service closer to features already......

Anthropic introduces new identity verification measures for Claude users

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced updates to its privacy policy that could require certain users of its Claude chatbot platform to verify their identity or age using official government-issued documents. Under the revised policy, which is scheduled to take effect in July, a limited......

Study warns that hundreds of AI-powered iOS apps may expose user data

A recent academic study has raised concerns about the security of artificial intelligence applications available on Apple's App Store, warning that hundreds of AI-powered iOS apps may expose sensitive user information. Researchers from Wake Forest University examined 444 iOS applications that incorporate......