While President-elect Trump's administration originally filed the search case against Google during his first term, he indicated he might not break up the company
tech4 hours ago
Social media giant TikTok said on Tuesday it had suspended a change to its data privacy policy in Europe after activists said it would breach EU law.
TikTok had announced it would change its policy from Wednesday to allow data to be gathered from over-18s in Europe whether or not they had consented, claiming the move was allowed under Europe’s data protection law (GDPR).
But digital rights group Access Now wrote to the company last Tuesday asking for clarity on the legal basis, calling it a “clear abuse” of several European laws including GDPR.
TikTok did not publicly respond at the time but announced on Tuesday that it was now reviewing the planned update.
“While we address the various questions from our stakeholders regarding our proposed changes to our personalised ads in Europe, we are suspending the rollout of this part of our privacy policy update,” the firm said in a statement.
“This is exactly what @accessnow asked TikTok to do last week,” Estelle Masse of Access Now wrote on Twitter.
She thanked Irish, Italian and Spanish data protection authorities after they had reportedly begun to take action on the issue.
Social media firms gather vast troves of data on individuals’ online habits and use it to sell highly targeted advertising.
But the GDPR forces firms to give detailed justifications for gathering data, something social media platforms have struggled to do.
While President-elect Trump's administration originally filed the search case against Google during his first term, he indicated he might not break up the company
tech4 hours ago
The gathering explored the cutting edge of cinema, new media, PR and marketing, IT technologies, eSports, and game development
kt network4 hours ago
Passengers were currently being prevented from entering the building
world4 hours ago
Users will be able to select transcript language, too; here's how the new smart tool works
tech4 hours ago
With the new tariff, Yango Ride users can expect comfortable, modern limo vehicles starting from a minimum fare of Dh15.6
kt network5 hours ago
Authorities reiterated that they have 'little tolerance' for those who obstruct or hinder their investigations
business5 hours ago
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah expertly exploited the seam-friendly conditions to register 4-17 in the final session
cricket6 hours ago
What was supposed to be a one-night show ended up being extended to four nights due to popular demand
entertainment6 hours ago