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- Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned [nytimes.com]
"Concerns that the Chinese government could access sensitive user data through the short-form video app TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, have prompted the U.S. government to pass legislation banning the social media platform unless it is sold to a government-approved buyer." Sapna Maheshwari and Amanda Holpuch report.
- Your Cell Phone Carrier Gathers Data: What It Collects About You and How to Turn It Off Now [cnet.com]
Do you have a U.S. mobile plan? Eli Blumenthal says U.S. phone carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon "can gather plenty of information about you." He breaks down what data all three collect about users, as well as how to turn it off.
- FTC Distributes $5.6 Million in Refunds to Ring Customers From Privacy Settlement [techspot.com]
"The settlement stems from charges that Ring failed to properly safeguard video footage from its popular doorbell cameras and indoor security cams. According to the FTC's complaint, Ring employees and contractors were able to access customers' private videos without consent for purposes like training AI algorithms," says Zo Ahmed. In addition to the $5.6 million fine, "Ring had to delete any unlawfully obtained video content and agree to much stronger security measures going forward."
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