Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
WhatsApp Encryption Investigation Closed Amid Whistleblower Claims
The federal WhatsApp encryption investigation was abruptly shut down in 2026 despite whistleblower reports alleging that Meta maintains the technical ability to view secure user messages. Continue reading
Meta DSA Breach: EU Finds Preliminary Privacy-by-Default Failures
The European Commission has announced a preliminary Meta DSA breach, citing systemic failures in the platform’s age-verification and privacy-by-default settings. Continue reading
Meta Developer Policies: New Transparency for Third-Party Ads
The recent update to Meta Developer Policies requires third-party ad management tools to disclose service fees and provide full campaign configuration data. Continue reading
Kids Over Clicks: Michigan Senate Passes New Privacy Mandates
The Michigan Senate recently approved the Kids Over Clicks legislative package, mandating strict privacy settings and data protection for minors on social media platforms. Continue reading
Google Wallet Privacy Controls: New Granular Settings for Sensitive Data
Google has introduced new Google Wallet privacy controls, allowing users to manage sensitive data passes and metadata with granular, per-pass security settings. Continue reading
Partner Ads Setting Control: Google Launches New Data Privacy Tool
Google has officially rolled out the Partner ads setting control, a new privacy feature that allows users to manage and restrict how their data is shared with third-party websites and apps. Continue reading
AI Training Opt-Out: Protecting Your Privacy on Meta and LinkedIn
Protect your personal data with this guide on the AI training opt-out procedures for Meta and LinkedIn, ensuring your social media posts aren’t used for model training. Continue reading