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Google Begins Rolling Out Built-In Call Recording on Android in Germany

Recordings stay on the device with spoken notices to callers, with consent still required under German law.

Google Extends Fitbit Account Migration Deadline to May 19, 2026

WhatsApp Rolls Out 'Strict Account Settings' as It Denies Lawsuit Claiming It Can Read Chats

WhatsApp Encryption Challenged in U.S. Lawsuit Alleging Meta Access to Private Messages

ShinyHunters Extorts Pornhub With Claimed 94 GB of User Activity Data as SoundCloud Confirms Separate Breach

COAI Backs India’s SIM-Binding Mandate for Messaging Apps

CCI Seeks NCLAT Clarification on Whether WhatsApp–Meta Ad Data Sharing Requires User Consent

Zoho Seeks Public Input as Arattai Prepares End-to-End Encryption Rollout

LinkedIn Switches On AI Training Using EU Members’ Public Data

Australians Invited to Claim Share of A$50 Million Meta Payout Over Cambridge Analytica

Discord Says Third-Party Support Breach Exposed User Data, Including Some ID Images

Viral Call-Recording App Neon Goes Offline After Security Flaw Exposes Users’ Data

LinkedIn Sets Default AI Training on Member Data Starting Nov. 3

Facebook Privacy Settlement Payments Begin, Ranging From $4.89 to $38.36

WhatsApp Whistleblower Sues Meta, Alleging Systemic Security Failures and Retaliation

Ex-WhatsApp Security Chief Sues Meta Over Alleged Security Failures and FTC Breach Claims

EU Fines Google €2.95 Billion for Adtech Abuses With 60 Days to Fix

Jury Orders Google to Pay $425 Million for Collecting App Data Despite Privacy Setting

Russia Imposes Partial Voice Call Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

Settlement Session to Narrow ChatGPT Log Sample in NYT Copyright Suit