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Apple’s Tim Cook Takes Aim At Rivals Over Data Privacy

Are you listening Mark? Tim Cook calls for federal privacy law and vows to protect users’ data and privacy

Alphabet boss tells US senators that firm is considering China re-entry, but declines to address censorship concerns

Co-founder of WhatsApp Brian Acton admits selling out the privacy of WhatsApp users to Facebook

Google faces calls from six US senators, numerous human rights groups, and 1,000 staff over China expansion

That didn’t take long. Last week’s revelation that Google tracks users’ location even if tracking is turned off, prompts US lawsuit

Officials want Facebook’s help to crack encryption, so they can listen to suspect’s voice conversations

Fresh attempt to re-enter Chinese market as US search engine reportedly holds talks with local cloud firms

Surveillance watchdog rules GCHQ bulk data collection is unlawful, but says no evidence that agency misused the system

Facebook temporarily suspends another data analytics firm over data policy concerns

Data watchdog to fine website for “serious contravention” in selling data on 1 million people to the Labour Party