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YouTube slammed by Grammy winner for not protecting copyrights
A Grammy-award winning composer sued YouTube for failing to protect her and other "ordinary creators” from unauthorized copying and use of their work on the giant video-sharing platform.
EU regulators checking if Fitbit deal will boost Google's clout
EU regulators are checking whether Google's purchase of Fitbit might allow it to drive rival makers of wearable devices, app developers and other online service providers out of the market, and boost its dominance in online advertising and search.
Brazil central bank chief says WhatsApp payments service faces further review
Brazil’s central bank president said on Thursday that Facebook Inc messaging service WhatsApp would be allowed to launch its new payments service in the country, but called for proof it can operate safely in terms of data protection in a competitive market.
Brazil's Bolsonaro would veto bill regulating fake news in current form
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said he would veto a bill regulating fake news, which has also been criticized by social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter, if it comes to his desk from Congress in its present shape.
Consumer groups rap Google’s Fitbit deal
An international group of consumer groups and NGOs denounced Google's bid for sports smartwatch-maker Fitbit on July 2, saying it would threaten privacy and grant the search giant unfair access to a new market.
Microsoft’s free rein over EU staff data sparks privacy warning
Microsoft Corp’s licensing agreements with European Union authorities gave the US tech giant free rein to oversee data processing activities for more than 45,000 EU officials, the institution’s own privacy watchdog warned.
Millions switch to ‘local TikToks’ after India bans Chinese apps
Millions of Indians have joined homegrown social media platforms since New Delhi banned a slew of Chinese apps, including TikTok, amid growing tensions between the giant neighbours, industry officials said on July 2.
US senator to change anti-child porn bill over Google, Facebook encryption concerns, according to draft
US legislation aimed at stopping online child sexual abuse material is likely to be amended to address concerns of platforms like Google and Facebook that the proposed law goes too far to weaken privacy protections for ordinary users, according to a draft of the bill seen by Reuters.
Facebook shared user data with developers longer than promised
Facebook Inc mistakenly shared some users’ personal data with outside developers for a longer period of time than promised, in a breach of policies the social network implemented following the Cambridge Analytica scandal of 2018.
Google’s Fitbit deal needs close scrutiny, privacy groups warn
The takeover of fitness tracker Fitbit Inc by Alphabet Inc’s Google should get close scrutiny from global regulators because it would allow Google to strengthen its already dominant position in digital markets, privacy and consumer groups said.