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Israel’s data-for-vaccines drives quick rollout but raises privacy concerns

Thuranira John Kobia Last Updated: June 3, 2024
It is unbelievable how tiny Israel manages to secure dozens of COVID-19 vaccinations more than bigger countries. Besides, it…
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Google’s new privacy-friendly plan FLoC likely to replace cookies

Nwokocha Glory Last Updated: November 15, 2023
Google is working on its latest privacy system to replace its current cookies-based ads network on its Chrome browser.
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Biden’s approach towards Big Tech will secure consumers’ online privacy

Nwokocha Glory Last Updated: November 15, 2023
The U.S. elections, for the first time, showed a vast turnaround; a large number of voters came out to…
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Japanese advertisers see cookies consent and data privacy as prime concerns for 2021

Nwokocha Glory Last Updated: November 15, 2023
Cookie deprecation, data privacy legislation, and contextual targeting have become the leading concerns for Japanese marketers in digital advertising…
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UK Watchdog, CMA to investigate Google Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox rollout plan

Douglas Mabiria Last Updated: November 19, 2023
The privacy updates in the internet world are happening across different platforms. A lot is happening in online advertising;…
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Apple eradicates feature that allowed apps to bypass firewalls and VPNs on Big Sur

Ruheni Mathenge Last Updated: October 31, 2023
Best known for its features—especially privacy—Apple has once again proved that it does not compromise on security. Back in…
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What about users’ data privacy as Google completes Fitbit acquisition

Nwokocha Glory Last Updated: November 15, 2023
Alphabet’s Google has finally completed the acquisition of Fitbit following the approval from the EU late last year. The…
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WhatsApp to share users’ data with Facebook after recent Privacy Policy update

Ruheni Mathenge Last Updated: October 31, 2023
The world’s biggest cross-platform messaging app updates its “Privacy Policy,” and the Facebook-owned VOIP service has started a new…
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Demand for privacy coins may spike in 2021 following the establishment of CBDCs

Nwokocha Glory Last Updated: November 15, 2023
The establishment of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) may likely be the new trend in 2021. Governments who support…
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US’s FTC seeks privacy information from video streaming and social media giants

Mahrukh Rubab Last Updated: November 17, 2023
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered some of the biggest tech companies to hand over information on…
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