Facebook sued over facial recognition database
Facebook has been accused of building a giant database of biometric information on people’s faces against their will, in court documents filed against the firm in the US.
Privacy
Facebook and Google user data comes under EU scrutiny
Top digital firms including Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny over how they handle data as the European Court of Justice (ECJ) looks to investigate whether data agreements between the EU and US protect European privacy.
Google plans to make TV ads ‘as relevant as web ads’
In a move that could change commercial breaks forever, Google is testing a TV ad tracking program, using its high speed internet and TV service ‘Google Fiber’.
Target fined $10m for data breach
Target has agreed to pay out a total of $10m (£6.74m) to people affected by a data breach in 2013, according to reports.
Facebook explains censorship rules
Facebook has updated its Community Standards page, explaining in detail what’s acceptable to share on the social network, including clarifications on nudity, hate speech, bullying and harassment.
The price of privacy: Consumers value own data at £1m
Almost half of the UK population would not sell their online data for less than £1m, according to a landmark new study, even though many people are failing to take even the most basic steps to secure their information.
Forget digital detox – consumers DO want tech on holiday
Holidaymakers want technology to help them save time and money and make their trip more personalised, according to new research.
Samsung warns smart TVs sell private conversations to advertisers
Samsung is warning customers to avoid discussing personal information in front of their smart television set, explaining how its voice recognition system will not only capture private conversations, but also sell them onto third parties.
Twitter promoted tweets to appear on other websites
Twitter will show its paid-for promoted tweets across the internet, on sites that are not part of the micro-blogging service, with Flipboard and Yahoo Japan the first sites to sign up.
Facebook now tracks users off-site to rival Google ads
A new Facebook privacy policy allows the site to track users activity even after the have left it, with all users automatically signed up to it.