Twitter Working On New Concepts That Will Give You More Control Over Your Privacy
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter Working On New Concepts That Will Give You More Control Over Your Privacy

News 18  

Privacy is something all tech companies these days are focusing on, in terms of tighter security as well as giving more control to the users over their privacy. Twitter’s Product Designer, Lena Emara showed her Twitter followers “very early concepts” that she is exploring to make Twitter healthier. Privacy is one of those things everyone wants, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all.Very early concepts in are ways I’m exploring to make Twitter healthier. Twitter’s Product Designer said that after being harassed by people searching for their name, users get the notification “Want help limiting negative interactions? Want to change how people find you?” These are some changes that Twitter is exploring in order to put privacy at the helm and give users more control towards their security and privacy.

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Wired  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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5 years, 1 month ago

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Live Mint  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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5 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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