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WhatsApp, which has around 1.5 billion users, has been trying to find ways to stop misuse of the app, following global concern that the platform was being used to spread fake news, manipulated photos, videos without context, and audio hoaxes, with no way to monitor their origin or full reach.

New WhatsApp rule: Restricted message forwarding

Previously, a WhatsApp user could forward a message to 20 individuals or groups.

22 Jan 2019 10:03 AM IST

Facebook let Microsofts Bing search engine see the names of virtually all Facebook users friends without consent. (Photo: AP)

US regulators discuss fining Facebook for privacy violations

The FTC has not finalised its findings in the probe or the total amount of the penalty.

21 Jan 2019 11:11 AM IST

The digital tax plan should be delayed. (Photo: Pixabay)

EU tax on big digital companies could be struck by March

European Union finance ministers failed to agree a tax on digital revenues.

21 Jan 2019 10:35 AM IST

Facebook says that they welcome debate about how to help keep Facebook a safe place where people can express their ideas.

Facebook backs election integrity, AI initiatives in Germany

In Germany, Facebook is relatively less popular among users than in other Western countries, partly due to privacy...

21 Jan 2019 10:27 AM IST

Facebook says that they welcome debate about how to help keep Facebook a safe place where people can express their ideas.

Facebook's privacy lapses may result in record fine

The FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a penalty that would top its previous record fine of USD 22.5 million.

20 Jan 2019 1:29 PM IST

Hard as it might seem to quit Facebook, especially for those entwined with it for years, it can be done.(Photo: AP)

Facebook tests new 'LOL' feature to keep teens distracted with old...

The feature is now part of the main Facebook app and in its early beta version.

20 Jan 2019 11:16 AM IST

Indias own data protection and privacy legislation which is in the making, may borrow several concepts from the GDPR.

Austrian data privacy activist files complaint against Apple, Amazon,...

The GDPR foresees fines of up to 4 per cent of global revenues for companies that break the rules.

19 Jan 2019 10:30 AM IST

Facebook says that they welcome debate about how to help keep Facebook a safe place where people can express their ideas.

US regulators discuss fining Facebook for privacy violations

It is unclear if the company would settle with the FTC by accepting a significant financial penalty.

19 Jan 2019 10:27 AM IST

Facebook let Microsofts Bing search engine see the names of virtually all Facebook users friends without consent. (Photo: AP)

Facebook blocks accounts linked to Russian state-owned Sputnik

The social media company said it had taken down about 364 Facebook pages and accounts.

18 Jan 2019 3:33 PM IST

Hard as it might seem to quit Facebook, especially for those entwined with it for years, it can be done.(Photo: AP)

Facebook brings stricter ads rules to India ahead of general election

Facebook since 2016 has become a means for politicians and their adversaries to distribute fake news and other...

17 Jan 2019 10:36 AM IST

Facebook is allowing advertisers access to this hidden personal information for custom audience.

Facebook to invest USD 300 million in local news initiatives

The move comes at a difficult time for the news industry, which is facing falling profits and print readership.

16 Jan 2019 12:56 PM IST

Facebook says that they welcome debate about how to help keep Facebook a safe place where people can express their ideas.

Facebook to invest USD 300 million to help local news survive

Unlike earlier investments in the news business, this latest round is distinguished by how it is not tied to...

16 Jan 2019 10:24 AM IST