Facebook parent company settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
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Facebook parent company settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled a lawsuit filed against it in the wake of revelations that the company fed data from millions of users to Cambridge Analytica, a research firm which supported Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Filings in San Francisco federal court…

WhatsApp 2021 Privacy Policy Leaves Users in ‘Take It or Leave It’ Position: Delhi High Court

WhatsApp 2021 Privacy Policy Leaves Users in ‘Take It or Leave It’ Position: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court said that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy leaves users in a “take it or leave it situation”. The privacy policy forces users into an agreement and then shares data with Facebook. The verdict of the court came while dismissing the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an…

Delhi High Court Rejects Appeals by WhatsApp, Facebook in CCI Probe Hearing: Report

Delhi High Court Rejects Appeals by WhatsApp, Facebook in CCI Probe Hearing: Report

WhatsApp and Facebook pleas against a single bench order regarding the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) investigation into WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy have been dismissed by the Delhi High Court, according to a report. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, had asked the High Court to interfere in the CCI investigation…

The Game Awards 2022 Announced for December 8, Introduces Best Adaptation Category

The Game Awards 2022 Announced for December 8, Introduces Best Adaptation Category

The Game Awards 2022 is set for December 8, marking the ninth instalment of the Geoff Keighley-hosted annual awards ceremony. Often considered ‘The Oscars for Video Games,’ the show celebrates the best in video games alongside showcasing world premieres, big announcements, and honouring the winners in each category. A jury…

Researcher Makes Shocking Claims About iPhone Apps Of Meta, Instagram and TikTok

Researcher Makes Shocking Claims About iPhone Apps Of Meta, Instagram and TikTok

A security researcher has made some serious allegations against Meta (previously known as Facebook), Instagram and TikTok, saying their iPhone applications may be capable of tracking everything users type in their in-app internet browsers. The researcher, ex-Google engineer named Felix Krause, was quoted as saying by the New York Post…

Instagram Reels Crossposting to Facebook, New Tools for Content Creators Announced: All Details

Instagram Reels Crossposting to Facebook, New Tools for Content Creators Announced: All Details

Instagram Reels can now be cross posted to Facebook, Meta has announced while also releasing new tools for content creators. The new features include the ability to add an “Add Yours” sticker to Reels, creator studio insights, ‘Stars’ on Facebook Reels, and auto creation of reels on the video and…

Google Asked to Block Banned Groups, Organisations From YouTube in Nigeria

Google Asked to Block Banned Groups, Organisations From YouTube in Nigeria

Nigeria asked Google to block the use of YouTube channels and livestreams by banned groups and terrorist organisations in the country, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Thursday. Nigeria has been exploring ways to regulate social media usage in the country, Africa’s most populous. The country is home to millions…

Yahoo, Paypal Blocked in Indonesia Over Failure to Comply With License Rules

Yahoo, Paypal Blocked in Indonesia Over Failure to Comply With License Rules

Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal, and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules, an official said on Saturday, sparking a backlash on social media. Registration is required under rules released in late November 2020 and will give authorities broad powers to…

Russian Lawmakers Approve Harsher Rules for Foreign Tech Firms Without Offices, Personal Data Transfer

Russian Lawmakers Approve Harsher Rules for Foreign Tech Firms Without Offices, Personal Data Transfer

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill providing for stricter penalties for foreign internet companies that fail to open an office in Russia, including fines. Moscow has long sought to exert greater control over technology firms, and disputes over content and data have intensified since it sent armed forces into…