Privacy – Page 13

U.S. Regulators Propose New Online Privacy Safeguards for Children

The F.T.C. proposed sweeping privacy changes on Wednesday which could curb how social media, game and learning apps use and monetize youngsters’ data.

By Natasha Singer

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Pharmacies Shared Patient Records Without a Warrant, an Inquiry Finds

A congressional investigation found that the nation’s largest pharmacies have handed over prescription records to law enforcement without a warrant, raising privacy concerns.

By Remy Tumin

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QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Meta Plans to Add Encryption to Messenger, Stoking a Privacy Debate

The move is part of an effort to make the app more like WhatsApp and iMessage. Law enforcement authorities say the privacy makes it harder to track criminals.

By Mike Isaac