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T-Mobile’s data breach leads to record-breaking fine

While this is the CFIUS’ largest penalty to date, the committee likely did so to emphasize its aggressive stance on enforcing compliance going forward. In this case, the CFIUS has jurisdiction over T-Mobile because the carrier is primarily...

Security breach at ADT exposes customer information

TL;DR ADT, a leading home security company, confirmed a data breach that compromised customer addresses and contact information. The breach’s timing remains unclear, but ADT claims only a small percentage of its six million users were affected. This incident adds to...

Google backtracks on Chrome’s biggest privacy promise

Robert Triggs / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google has abandoned its plans to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. This follows multiple extensions to the timeline for killing off the advertiser-friendly feature. Google instead proposes an “updated approach” to user privacy and tracking, while...

WhatsApp context cards want to help explain why you got that group invite

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR WhatsApp is giving you new tools to figure out why you’re being added to a group chat. The context card includes info on who founded the group, when, and why. Access begins today, and will roll...

Apple reportedly has ‘black box’ processing technique for AI to protect user data

AI announcements are expected to be a big part of Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) and a...

U.K. looking into Microsoft’s Recall feature over privacy concerns

The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it contacted Microsoft over privacy concerns with the company’s newly-announced Recall...

Railways Said to Consider Withdrawing Tender to Monetise Customer Data

The Indian Railways has floated a tender to hire a consultant to monetise its passenger and freight customer data with the aim to generate revenue up to Rs 1,000 crore, but sources told PTI it may be withdrawn...

IRCTC Floats Tender to Appoint Consultant to Monetise Digital Data: Details

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has floated a tender seeking to monetise digital data of the Indian Railways and the IRCTC. The latter is looking to appoint a consultant for ‘digital data monetisation'. The tender,...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of India’s New Drone Rules

Drone Rules 2021 were introduced in India last week that relaxed many restrictions introduced a few years ago. The government also reduced fees for permissions to operate drones in the country and excluded the requirement for security clearance...
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The Play Store finally lets you download multiple app updates at once

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR The Google Play Store now lets you download and install multiple app updates at...
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