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August 22, 2022

This website tells you what private information apps might be tracking

A new tool reveals how apps like TikTok and Instagram can potentially use JavaScript to view sensitive data.

A smartphone displaying a navigation app is mounted on a car dashboard. The dashboard has a large display screen showing a radio channel, "RFM." The steering wheel and part of the driver's hand are partially visible. The background is blurred, indicating motion.

July 15, 2022

Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app

Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014.

A laptop displaying a digital lock icon with the word "Secured" and a checkmark on the screen is placed on a round wooden table. The screen shows a map of the world in the background. A small gray clock and a potted plant are also on the table, with a window view behind them.

July 12, 2022

UK “Online Safety Bill” wants a backdoor on end-to-end encrypted messaging apps

A proposed new amendment to the UK’s “Online Safety Bill” would force tech companies to scan people’s private messages on end-to-end-encrypted apps.

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July 5, 2022

Apple blocked 1.6 millions apps from defrauding users in 2021

In 2021 App Review team stopped more than 1.6 million risky or vulnerable apps and updates from landing on the App Store and potentially defrauding users.

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July 4, 2022

German Federal Office for Information Security Publishes Security Requirements for Healthcare Apps

German Federal Office for Information Security published technical guidelines on security requirements for healthcare apps.

May 16, 2022

Europe’s GDPR coincides with huge drop in Android apps

Privacy rules increase cost, reduce choice, slash revenues, study concludes. But is it the case?

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May 3, 2022

Mental health apps have terrible privacy protections

They’re responsible for deeply personal information.

April 30, 2022

Google Play launches its own privacy ‘nutrition labels,’ following similar effort by Apple

Google Play is officially launching its own version of privacy-related “nutrition labels” for apps.

April 27, 2022

Android’s app store privacy section starts rolling out today

Users will start seeing information about what data apps collect and why.

April 25, 2022

Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says

Apple’s landmark App Tracking Transparency may not be as tough as some people think.

April 18, 2022

Google’s Privacy Sandbox plans include separate vetting for third-party code

Experts think Apple may emulate Android’s proposals to police ‘data hungry’ SDK developers on its app store.

April 11, 2022

Google Bans Dozens of Apps Containing Illicit Data-Harvesting Software

Everything from the weather to prayer apps were found to contain hidden code that could harvest a user’s location, email address, phone number and more.

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