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Google Allo's Privacy Flaws: Concerning But Not a Dealbreaker

2016-09-24 18:01:51| PC Magazine Software Product Guide

The main threat is the unlikely scenario that Google itself could be hacked, according to security experts.

Opera's Free VPN Takes On Internet Privacy Challenge

2016-09-22 21:36:36| TechNewsWorld

Opera earlier this week released a new version of its browser, Opera 40, which comes with a free virtual private network service built in. The official rollout follows five months of user experimentation with a beta version. After evaluating beta users' feedback, the company brought on additional servers, added options for global or private browsing, and created iOS and Android versions.

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UK privacy regulator to look into WhatsApp changes

2016-08-29 08:33:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The UK's personal data protection regulator announced it will look at the recent changes announced by WhatsApp in its privacy policy. WhatsApp said the changes would include sharing user phone numbers with its parent company Facebook and businesses, suggesting users could be set to receive advertising over the messaging service. The Information Commissioner Office said it was informed of the changes, and is "looking into this". The short statement follows Elizabeth Denham taking up the position of Information Commissioner in July.

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