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Apple Removes Women’s Safety Dating App Over Privacy and Moderation Failures

Apple has removed the women’s dating safety app Tea from its App Store after multiple privacy breaches and failure to implement required content moderation. The app, which promised user anonymity, faced lawsuits over exposed personal data including sensitive conversations and identity documents.

App Store Removal Following Guideline Violations

Apple has removed the controversial women’s dating safety application Tea from the App Store after the app repeatedly failed to meet platform requirements for content moderation and user privacy protection, according to reports from 404 Media. The removal also extends to a copycat application called TeaOnHer, with Apple confirming both apps violated multiple App Store guidelines regarding user data protection and objectionable content reporting mechanisms.

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Mango Retailer Confirms Third-Party Data Breach Exposing Customer Information

Fashion retailer Mango has notified customers of a data breach originating from an external marketing services provider. The incident exposed customer names, contact information and location data, though financial information reportedly remains secure. Security analysts suggest the breach may be connected to the ShinyHunters cybercrime group’s ongoing retail sector campaign.

Third-Party Security Incident Impacts Global Retailer

Global fashion retailer Mango has confirmed a significant data breach affecting customer information, according to reports from cybersecurity monitoring services. The company, which operates more than 2,500 stores across 120 markets worldwide, indicated the breach originated from one of its external marketing services providers rather than its own infrastructure.

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California Introduces Landmark Age Verification Bill With Minimal Data Collection Approach

California has introduced a groundbreaking age verification bill that requires only date of birth entry at device setup, avoiding sensitive ID collection. The approach differs significantly from stricter verification methods in other states and countries, raising questions about effectiveness versus privacy protection.

California Takes Different Path on Age Verification

California has become the latest state to introduce age verification legislation, but with a significantly different approach than other states and countries, according to reports. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1043 on October 13, requiring operating system providers to implement age verification during device setup without mandating sensitive personal information submission.