TikTok among six tech firms under fire for sending Europeans’ personal data to China
Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here’s what we know so far.
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Read more: TikTok among six tech firms under fire for sending Europeans’ personal data to China
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Venezuela lifts Telegram ban, but the internet remains restricted
Read more: Venezuela lifts Telegram ban, but the internet remains restrictedWhile people in Venezuela can now use Telegram without a VPN service, TikTok remains restricted alongside Signal and other online resources.
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Pakistan telecom authority blames VPN usage for slow internet speeds
Read more: Pakistan telecom authority blames VPN usage for slow internet speedsThis adds to the ongoing battle to regulate VPN usage in Pakistan. Here’s all you need to know.
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After TikTok, Venezuela blocks VPN websites
Read more: After TikTok, Venezuela blocks VPN websitesOver 20 VPN provider websites have been restricted so far as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass TikTok restrictions.
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Myanmar enforces new cybersecurity law – and VPN usage is the main target
Read more: Myanmar enforces new cybersecurity law – and VPN usage is the main targetThe new law clamps down on digital rights and VPNs, warn experts. Here’s what we know so far.
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Pakistan can block VPNs but “we won’t do it”, says the country’s telecom chief
Read more: Pakistan can block VPNs but “we won’t do it”, says the country’s telecom chiefThe Pakistan VPN debate is still flaring across the country, but the PTA ensures VPN usage is safe. Here’s all you need to know.
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Salt Typhoon hack – US Senator presents new bill to beef up telecoms’ security
Read more: Salt Typhoon hack – US Senator presents new bill to beef up telecoms’ securityThe Secure American Communications Act aims to beef up US telecoms’ network security against unauthorized access.
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WhatsApp has fixed its “View once” feature – but has left more of your data at risk
Read more: WhatsApp has fixed its “View once” feature – but has left more of your data at riskA bug previously let WhatsApp users bypass the privacy protection. Here’s all you need to know.
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Russia disconnects several regions from the global internet to test its sovereign net
Read more: Russia disconnects several regions from the global internet to test its sovereign netNot even VPNs managed to help Russians bypass internet restrictions in what looks like a “new phase of online censorship” for the country.
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You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the US
Read more: You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the USA US TikTok ban now looks closer than ever as the January 19 deadline for Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest gets closer. Here’s all you need to know.
