US teens love apps, not tracking
American teenagers love their smartphone apps, but many are avoiding them, due to fears about privacy and location tracking.
Software
Aug 22, 2013
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News tagged with mobile privacy
Industry, advocates finalize mobile app guidelines (Update)
(AP)—A group of industry lobbyists and privacy rights advocates voiced support Thursday for new voluntary guidelines for mobile apps that should make it easier for American consumers to know what personal information is ...
Internet
Jul 25, 2013
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US online child privacy get stricter
Toughened US regulations on online privacy for children take effect Monday, offering new protections amid the growing use of mobile apps and social networks by youngsters.
Internet
Jul 1, 2013
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As mobile payments field grows, so do security concerns
Mobile payments technology, over time, could have a profound impact on the way products are sold, bills are paid and money is transferred around the world.
Telecom
Apr 11, 2013
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Study shows how easy it is to determine someone's identity with cell phone data
(Phys.org) —While most people know that using a cell phone means that the phone's location is being recorded, a new study has revealed just how little information is required to determine an individual's personal identity. ...
Mobile wallet technology raises privacy, security concerns
Your smart phone already serves as a portable office, media player, newspaper, GPS, camera and social network hub. Now it can replace your wallet, too.
Telecom
Mar 21, 2013
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Facebook getting ready to change News Feed (Update)
Amid chatter of "Facebook fatigue," real or imagined, the world's biggest social networking company is getting ready to unveil a new version of News Feed, the flow of status updates, photos and advertisements its users see ...
Internet
Mar 7, 2013
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FTC offers privacy guidelines for mobile industry
The Federal Trade Commission is offering recommendations for companies in the expanding mobile industry like Amazon.com and Apple Inc. on how to protect users' privacy.
Internet
Feb 3, 2013
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WhatsApp messaging breached privacy laws
WhatsApp's mobile messaging service used by hundreds of millions of customers worldwide breached privacy laws in at least two countries, a joint Canadian-Dutch probe concluded Monday.
Internet
Jan 28, 2013
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US toughens online privacy rules for children
US regulators unveiled new rules Wednesday aimed at strengthening online privacy protection for children, to reflect the growing use of mobile apps and social networks.
Internet
Dec 19, 2012
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