Ayman Hariri has lashed out on Facebook and similar social media platforms for “building addiction into their design” by mining people’s data and insights, affecting their privacy, mental health and even national elections.
Data privacy and protection
Data privacy and protection
Video: The Internet could damage democracy, says its creator
The creator of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has issued a stark warning that the internet could damage democracy.
Artificial intelligence
Data security emerges as top priority for financial sector
New survey reflects the growing anxiety over possibilities of data breaches leading to billions of dollars in losses
Connecting Tomorrow Mastercard
Steve Wozniak slams ‘ethical lapse’ at Facebook
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak called for regulations that would ensure Facebook has competition
Data privacy and protection
Google now lets you block any online ad you want
Google, YouTube and Gmail users will be able to restrict specific brands or companies, like an apparel or camera maker, and instead be shown alternative ads
data breach
Video: Facebook shared users’ data with device makers
The New York Times reports that Facebook shared users’ data in partnership deals with at least 60 device makers, including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Samsung, without explicit consent from users.
Data privacy and protection
World Wide Web creator fears for future of his invention
Tim Berners-Lee tells Sharjah forum: ‘We have lost control of our personal data’
Data privacy and protection
Bahrain drafts new data law to boost tech sector
Island kingdom plans to publish draft legislation ‘before end of the year’