Angela Lang/CNET The US Federal Trade Commission has asked all major social media and video streaming platforms to provide information on how they deal with
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Twitter faces class-action privacy lawsuit for sharing security info with advertisers
The lawsuit is seeking $5,000 in damages for every person in Washington affected by Twitter’s privacy lapse. James Martin/CNET Twitter faces a class-action lawsuit for
Twitter removes Kanye West tweet sharing Forbes editor’s personal info
Kanye West is running for president but isn’t on the ballot in all states. Getty Images Twitter on Wednesday removed a post by Kanye West
Twitter creates online hub for US election info, to combat misinformation
Angela Lang/CNET Twitter is launching an online hub aimed at helping its US users find accurate information about the upcoming elections, the company said on
Education apps are sending your location data and personal info to advertisers
Apps for teaching kids can come at the price of your privacy, researchers warn. Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the
Google Maps update adds more colorful images and sidewalk info
Google In addition to helping you find your way, the latest Google Maps update will help you know more details about any given area at
Facebook aims to get 4 million people to register to vote with new info center
Facebook wants millions of people to register to vote for the 2020 US elections. Angela Lang/CNET Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said late Tuesday that the
Twitter plans to start warning users about misleading coronavirus info
Twitter plans to roll out new labels and warnings messages for coronavirus misinformation. James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus
Apple will let you automatically share your Medical ID info with first responders
Apple is building new SOS features into its Apple Watch and iPhone to make it faster to notify emergency responders about your existing medical conditions.
COVID-19 prompts Vietnam hackers to hit China health officials for info, say researchers
Government-backed hackers from Vietnam have been targeting Chinese health officials for information on the coronavirus, researchers said. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and
WhatsApp creates coronavirus info hub, donates $1M to fight fake news
Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, international