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Google says Apps can scan and share Gmail data

Google told Congress in a letter made public on Thursday that it continues to allow outside developers to scan and share Gmail data as long as developers are transparent with users about how they use the data and get consent......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersSep 20th, 2018

Facebook users to see, control personal data taken from other websites

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was tweaking its policies to allow users to see and control the data that other websites and apps share with the social network to improve targeted advertising......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 20th, 2019

More than 1,000 Android apps harvest data even after you deny permissions

The apps gather information such as location, even after owners explicitly say no. Google says a fix won’t come until Android Q......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 8th, 2019

Apple says it doesn't track you, but apps on iPhone sure do

Apple is less data hungry than Facebook, Google and Amazon and processes data on device instead of Cloud. But apps still track y.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 28th, 2019

Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps

A two year study, conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and CSIRO's Data61, analyzed more than a million apps on Google Play and found thousands of malware-ridden copycat apps......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 24th, 2019

Google cuts off Huawei after Trump administration crackdown

The Chinese tech giant won't receive future access to popular apps like Gmail, YouTube and Chrome......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 20th, 2019

Google cuts off Huawei after Trump administration crackdown

The suspension amounts to a major blow to the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker, which will no longer receive access and support for Google’s proprietary apps like Gmail, YouTube and Chrome......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 20th, 2019

Google, Apple deleted dating apps because they were gathering data on 12-year-olds

These apps collected data on users, including their birth date and location data......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2019

Google and Apple deleted 3 dating apps because they had 12-year-old users

These apps collected data on users, including their birth date and location data......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2019

Google and Apple just deleted three dating apps because they had 12-year-old users

These apps collected data on users, including their birth date and location data......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2019

Google and Apple pulled three dating apps because they had users as young as 12

These apps collected data on users, including their birth date and location data......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2019

Smoking and depression apps are selling your data to Google and Facebook, study finds

Many of these apps are transmitting data to third parties without their users’ knowledge or consent......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 23rd, 2019

Facebook breach shows "we share too much, think too little"

Online quizzes and apps contain hidden risks for consumers, from data miners selling your info to cyberthieves.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 6th, 2018

Egyptian Bill on Ride-Hailing Data Prompts Privacy Concerns

The bill, passed by parliament, requires ride-hailing apps such as Uber to share passenger data when requested by the country’s security agencies......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 7th, 2018

Apple is reportedly pulling apps that share location data

Apple has reportedly started enforcing an App Store rule regarding location data more stringently. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 9th, 2018

Google"s sister company lets apps connect bike-share with subways

New Yorkers are increasingly using smartphones to plot travel routes around town, but still don't see bike-share options on their apps. That's about to change. New York startup Coord announced... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 31st, 2018

Microsoft is buying education start-up Flipgrid, bolstering Google rivalry

Flipgrid's app lets students record and share videos on topics with their classmates. The Microsoft deal gives it a new lever in the classroom, which is dominated by Google apps and Chromebooks.       &.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 18th, 2018

Google allows third-party developers to access your account data — here"s how to disconnect apps you don"t trust before they read your mail (GOOGL)

Google You.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJul 2nd, 2018

Report: Third-party app developers scan through your Gmail

A new report says Google allows third-party applications to scan the emails of some Gmail users. According to the Wall Street Journ.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 3rd, 2018

Google Gmail Inboxes Scanned and Read by ‘Hundreds’ of Software Developers

The Google email client is reportedly letting hundreds of developers scan inboxes and, in some cases, even read conversations......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekJul 3rd, 2018

How to Stop Third-Party Companies From Reading Your Gmail

Google suggests reviewing the apps that have access to your email and being careful a.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJul 5th, 2018