#TechLegal

US sues TikTok for violating children privacy protection laws

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August 2, 2024 at 04:54PM The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of widespread violations of children’s privacy laws. Based on the meeting notes, it can be summarized that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, … Read more

Governments May Spy on You by Requesting Push Notifications from Apple and Google

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December 7, 2023 at 06:06AM U.S. Senator Ron Wyden revealed that governments have demanded mobile push notification data from Apple and Google. Such notifications pass through Apple and Google’s systems, potentially exposing app usage. Apple and Google confirmed receipt of requests but lacked transparency. Wyden urged them to disclose aggregate request statistics and inform affected … Read more