#Data Protection

A Redact analyst discovered 102 hidden blocks in WhatsApp's help center code prohibiting the AI bot from advising users on their rights. Meta cited a system error and removed the instructions on October 18.

French company Biomemory has introduced DNA Shield, a service for encoding data into synthetic DNA for autonomous long-term storage. The early access program is open to organizations with critical digital assets.

AKIT has sent a letter to the Prime Minister asking to allow temporary storage of Russians' data in friendly countries' data centers amid UAV attacks on data centers.

Google is automatically linking phone numbers to all Android accounts via a background verification feature without explicit consent. Developers enabled the option by default without announcing it; it can be disabled manually.

Journalist claims Meta's Muse AI accessed his private messages. The company denies this, labeling the AI's explanation as an error and emphasizing macOS security features.

The Irish regulator DPC has fined Google €403 million for violations in the processing of users' geolocation data. This is the company's first serious GDPR fine and the fourth-largest in the authority's history.

From September 4, Google is replacing the Android assistant with the Gemini AI helper. New rules: conversations are saved by default for 18 months, some chats are reviewed by moderators, and their copies are stored for up to three years.

"Ukrzaliznytsya" has approved an updated Privacy Policy, defining the procedure for collecting and protecting passengers' personal data when using electronic services and purchasing tickets.

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