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Apple Warns It May Disable App Tracking Transparency Feature Across European Markets

Apple has indicated it might withdraw its App Tracking Transparency feature from European markets following regulatory challenges. The privacy tool, introduced in 2021, requires apps to obtain user permission before tracking their activity across other applications and websites.

Potential European Rollback of Privacy Feature

According to statements made to the German Press Agency, Apple may be forced to disable its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature across European markets. Sources indicate that what Apple describes as “intense lobbying efforts” in Germany, Italy, and other European countries could necessitate the removal of this privacy protection tool.

by Aaron Vale
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UK Data Watchdog Defends Afghan Leak Inaction Citing Security Constraints

The UK’s data protection regulator has declined to investigate a Ministry of Defence leak that exposed details of Afghans seeking relocation. Information Commissioner John Edwards cited classified material constraints and MoD’s adequate response as key factors in the decision.

Regulator Cites Security Constraints in Decision

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has defended its choice not to investigate a significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence that compromised the safety of thousands of Afghans linked to British forces. According to reports, the accidental leak occurred in February 2022 and potentially exposed over 33,000 individuals to Taliban reprisals.

by Aaron Vale