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October 9, 2023

French apps accused of illegally sharing user data

NOYB has filed complaints against three large companies, alleging their mobile apps illegally access and share users’ personal data.

November 11, 2022

Mobile-App Privacy Nutrition Labels Missing Key Ingredients for Success

Android and iOS privacy labels confuse developers and end users.

March 31, 2022

Google collects text and call data from Android users without consent

New research shows that the Google Messages and Phone apps have been collecting texts and calls data on Android without consent.

February 21, 2022

TikTok Can Circumvent Apple and Google Privacy Protections

The popular Beijing-based app has “carte blanche” in gathering users’ data, cypersecurity experts say.

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October 6, 2021

How to Find ‘Stalkerware’ on Your Devices

These spyware apps record your conversations, location and everything you type, all while camouflaged as a calculator or calendar.

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July 12, 2021

Android and iPhone spyware linked to assaults and murder

Android and iPhone spyware sold by NSO Group enables state terror attacks in multiple countries.

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July 9, 2021

After Apple Tightens Tracking Rules, Advertisers Shift Spending Toward Android Devices

Advertisers have begun shifting their spending patterns in the months since Apple began requiring apps to gain iPhone and iPad users’ permission to track them.

June 4, 2021

Google to Prevent App Developers from Using Advertising ID for Any Purpose Following User Opt-Out

Google informed app developers that beginning in late 2021, when Android 12 OS users opt out of personalized ads, the advertising ID provided by Google Play services will not be made available to app developers for any purpose.

June 2, 2021

Google reportedly made it harder to find Android privacy setting

Google reportedly made it harder to find Android privacy settings and even pressured phone makers into hiding settings.

May 21, 2021

Google to give people more power over their personal data

New privacy controls include allowing people to quickly delete the last 15 minutes of their search history and more reminders about location tracking.

April 19, 2021

Australian judge rules Google misled Android users on data

A judge has ruled that Google broke Australian law by misleading users about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices.

February 13, 2021

Google is reportedly working on an anti-tracking feature for Android

Google is looking to develop an anti—tracking feature for Android similar to the one Apple is rolling out with iOS 14.5, according to Bloomberg.

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