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December 5, 2023, 5:53 pm
Backed by PayPal and Nationwide, Israeli data privacy startup raises $30m amid war
Software developed by Tel Aviv-based Mine tells companies and consumers where their data is and how they are using it, to manage both data and privacy more efficiently
By
Sharon Wrobel
May 22, 2023, 4:01 pm
Meta fined record $1.3 billion by EU, ordered to stop transferring user data to US
Tech giant vows to appeal ruling, asks court to put it on hold as lawyer whose suit kicked off legal battle predicts American firm will likely end up having to comply with EU law
By
Kelvin Chan
August 28, 2022, 10:38 am
Facebook and Cambridge Analytica settle after 2016 privacy breach
Social media giant was hit with class action suit for providing access to personal data of 87 million users in lead-up to 2016 US election
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AFP
May 1, 2022, 7:44 am
Right to be forgotten: Israeli tech firm says it can delete your digital footprint
Tel Aviv firm Mine says over 10 million requests have been sent to firms by users of platform; expert says Israeli public relatively indifferent on matter, legislation inadequate
By
Jonah Mandel
January 25, 2022, 3:57 am
New lawsuits accuse Google of tracking data without users’ permission
Top justice officials in DC and 3 states allege that tech giant misled consumers by continuing to collect and store location information even after users tried to opt out
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January 20, 2022, 2:10 pm
Daily Briefing Jan. 20 – Experts slam police on privacy abuse; startup prints salmon
Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben-David discusses spyware, foodtech and shopping tech, while diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman looks at an attack on the UAE, and Russia-Ukraine
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January 19, 2022, 4:34 pm
Privacy experts slam police ‘abuse of power’ in alleged use of spyware on civilians
Researchers say revelations that police deployed NSO cyberweapon expose an organization in urgent need of oversight
By
Ricky Ben-David
January 18, 2022, 6:48 pm
Comptroller to probe spyware use on citizens, as outraged lawmakers demand inquiry
MKs seek parliamentary probe into explosive report police took over civilians’ cellphones without oversight; attorney general said to demand answers from cops
By
ToI Staff
January 13, 2021, 11:32 am
WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals
Facebook-owned messaging app denies new terms of service will make it less secure: ‘We can’t see your private messages or hear your calls’
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AFP
January 7, 2021, 8:50 pm
WhatsApp users must share data with Facebook if they want to continue on app
Over 2 billion users will have until February 8 to agree to policy change that will see information, including contacts and status updates, shared with social media giant
By
ToI Staff
October 22, 2020, 1:12 pm
Google’s AI fund leads $9.5 million investment in data-privacy startup Mine
Software developed by Tel Aviv-based firm tells users which companies hold their data and how they are using it, and lets them decide if they want to it to be deleted
By
Shoshanna Solomon
August 12, 2020, 4:05 pm
Yoav Degani
Microsoft saving TikTok could be a parent’s nightmare
In our current state of affairs, any Chinese app is by definition a dangerous one, as the Asian giant lacks any substantial data protection infrastructure
July 8, 2020, 6:17 pm
Shin Bet urges reappraisal of its own controversial cellphone tracking program
Tens of thousands of Israelis have been sent into quarantine in recent days as the internal security service revives its coronavirus contact tracing initiative
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ToI Staff
May 22, 2020, 3:57 am
Virus responses in Israel, US may permanently erode democracies, experts warn
Scholars push for increased scrutiny as governments enforce quarantines and track phones, taking on unprecedented powers that may be here to stay
By
Rich Tenorio
March 24, 2020, 5:47 am
Europe eyes smartphone location data to stem virus spread
Following the lead of Asian governments and Israel, EU countries weigh moves that could put public health at odds with individual privacy
By
Frank Bajak
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