WhatsApp rolls out advanced chat privacy updates

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm

WhatsApp has unveiled a new Advanced Chat Privacy update designed to block chat exporting and auto-download of media, giving users tighter control over their private conversations. The rollout aims to protect sensitive messages from unwanted misuse, with the company touting enhanced privacy features amid modern data concerns.

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theverge.com / WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history

bleepingcomputer.com / WhatsApp's new Advanced Chat Privacy protects sensitive messages

bgr.com / WhatsApp’s new tool blocks others from exporting chats and training AI with your data

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Blue Shield data breach exposes 4.7M member records to Google

April 23, 2025, 11:20 am

Blue Shield of California confirmed that sensitive health data for 4.7 million members was inadvertently shared with Google’s analytics platforms. The breach raises serious concerns over data privacy and security protocols, spotlighting the need for stricter controls to protect patient information.

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androidheadlines.com / Your private health data may have fueled Google's ads

theregister.com / Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads

bleepingcomputer.com / Blue Shield of California leaked health data of 4.7 million members to Google

permalink / 10 stories from 6 sources in 14 hours ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #google #insurance #security +