Category: Privacy

Meta Found to Violate Privacy Laws Via Flo App Data Collection

by educatekaroin News, Government & Policy, Privacy, TechLeave a Comment on Meta Found to Violate Privacy Laws Via Flo App Data Collection

Meta has been found by a jury to have violated California privacy laws by discreetly collecting sensitive menstrual health data from users of the Flo period tracking app, allegedly without user consent. The class-action lawsuit revealed that Meta used this data for ad-tracking purposes, raising concerns about the handling of personal medical information. The outcome spotlights the increasing scrutiny on tech giants’ privacy practices as regulatory and user expectations evolve.

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Spotify Enforces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK

by educatekaroin News, Apps, Government & Policy, PrivacyLeave a Comment on Spotify Enforces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK

Spotify has introduced compulsory age checks for UK users to access mature content, complying with the UK’s Online Safety Act effective July 25, 2025. The process, executed via partner Yoti, involves facial recognition or government ID verification to confirm users are over 18 before viewing 18+ music videos. Accounts failing verification within 90 days risk permanent deletion. While aimed at protecting minors, Spotify’s age verification system has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from users. Those declining verification are blocked from adult content but can still use Spotify otherwise. This move aligns with similar measures on platforms like Reddit and Discord.

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Proton Introduces a Privacy-First Two-Factor Authentication App

by educatekaroin News, Cybersecurity, Privacy, TechLeave a Comment on Proton Introduces a Privacy-First Two-Factor Authentication App

Swiss-based Proton has unveiled its new Proton Authenticator, a free and open-source two-factor authentication app available on all major platforms. Designed with privacy at its core, the app offers secure, end-to-end encrypted backups and syncs across devices without ads or tracking. It functions offline and allows users to import existing 2FA tokens easily—all without requiring a Proton account for basic use. This launch is part of Proton’s larger effort to expand its ecosystem with privacy-centered tools, following the recent introduction of their AI chatbot, Lumo. Proton continues to stand out from mainstream tech giants by emphasizing user security, control, and transparency.

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