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Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users
Over concerns they pose a national security threat.
Sep 20 2020 8:52AM
Facebook's EU-US data transfer mechanism 'cannot be used'
Irish regulator says.
Sep 10 2020 12:26PM
China unveils data security initiative, says some countries bullying others
After US revealed program to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps.
Sep 8 2020 3:12PM
Internet companies urge rejection of new social media regulations
Could narrow their ability to remove "objectionable" content.
Sep 3 2020 11:53AM
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election
Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Sep 2 2020 12:08PM
US crackdowns on Huawei prompt chip stockpiling
As proposed aid to bolster the sector falls short.
Sep 2 2020 12:08PM
US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks
Allegedly stolen from two virtual exchanges.
Aug 29 2020 11:20AM
Walmart joins Microsoft bid for TikTok as social media app CEO quits
Deal talks ramp up.
Aug 28 2020 6:44AM
Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle US facial recognition lawsuit
After raising settlement offer by US$100m.
Aug 21 2020 6:42AM
US to restrict Huawei's access to commercially available chips
Tightens crackdown.
Aug 18 2020 5:52AM
US downloads of WeChat, Signal apps spike after Trump threatens ban
Signal downloads also jump in China.
Aug 14 2020 1:01PM
US contract ban takes effect for companies using Chinese products
Including from Huawei, Hikvision and Dahua.
Aug 14 2020 6:43AM
Investors revalue Chinese tech giants after US ban
Share price volatility fears set in.
Aug 13 2020 6:37AM
Facebook places curbs on ads by US news publishers with political ties
As US gears up for presidential election in November.
Aug 12 2020 5:52AM
India data-curb plan 'anathema', US tech giants plan pushback
As India seeks to regulate "non-personal" data.
Aug 10 2020 12:56PM
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks
White House national security adviser alleges.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking
Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
Trump issues orders for US ban on WeChat, TikTok
Ban comes into effect in 45 days.
Aug 7 2020 1:17PM
Trump to act on Chinese software companies in coming days
Accused of feeding data directly to the Beijing government.
Aug 3 2020 11:47AM
Canada says requirements for Huawei CFO's extradition to US met
Documents submitted in a British Columbia court show.
Aug 3 2020 11:47AM
