How do we protect our children’s data privacy? — Debrief’s Data News Round Up
It’s been an interesting week in the blockchain and data privacy world. TikTok, one of the most popular downloaded apps during COVID-19, is the next major social network that is facing questions regarding it’s data privacy, mainly due to the large demographic of young users. TON, a crypto/blockchain project made headlines when the United States stopped its progression. In positive news, more and more women have been entering the blockchain and crypto industry.
TikTok Faces Colombia Investigation Over Children’s Data Privacy
TikTok is facing a security probe, primarily due to its young audience. We’ve seen the rise of TikTok, mainly with individuals who are under 18. Dutch authorities want to make sure that children’s data are safe and protected, especially since children may not take the time to read privacy notices. This raises the question — how are big companies protecting our children’s data, and should more measures be in place to protect them?
“We will investigate whether the app has a privacy-friendly design. We’ll also check whether the information TikTok provides when children install and use the app is easy to understand and adequately explains how their personal data is collected, processed and used. Lastly, we’ll look at whether parental consent is required for TikTok to collect, store and use children’s personal data.”
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Telegram Gives Up On Its Blockchain, Crypto Project
TON, the next crypto-blockchain project attached to Telegram stopped production due to U.S. restrictions. It’s interesting to note which countries are pushing blockchain and crypto forward, and which are not.
“The technology we created allowed for an open, free, decentralized exchange of value and ideas. TON had the potential to revolutionize how people store and transfer funds and information,” he wrote on his channel. “Unfortunately, a U.S. court stopped TON from happening.”
For Durov, the struggle is real. He wished other true believers good luck in trying to create a decentralized money system.
“You are fighting the right battle,” he said. “This battle may well be the most important battle of our generation. We hope that you succeed where we have failed.
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The Number of Women in Crypto and Blockchain Is Skyrocketing in 2020
CoinTelegraph reports that more and more women are entering the crypto and blockchain space, in terms of investing in crypto as well as for career opportunities. The article reports numerous statistics that demonstrate a younger female generation are seeing the importance of crypto:
“For instance, the number of cryptocurrency users in the U.S. and Europe — the regions with the highest level of demand for digital money — has increased by 50% since the beginning of the year. The trend has been proved by the statistics released by 2gether, revealing that European women using digital currencies are mainly millennials and Gen Xers aged between 26 to 45 years old.”
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-number-of-women-in-crypto-and-blockchain-is-skyrocketing-in-2020
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