Age verification and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 14th. 2025

EP 262

In this week’s update:
Texas's App Store Accountability Act mandates age verification, raising privacy concerns for Apple and Google users.
The Dutch government seizes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia to protect sensitive technology transfers.
And the FCC enforces removal of millions of banned Chinese electronics from U.S. retailers over national security risks.
'Pixnapping' attack exposes Android app vulnerabilities, stealing sensitive data like 2FA codes.
California fines Tractor Supply $1.35M for violating consumer and job applicant privacy rights.
California's 'Opt Me Out Act' requires browsers to offer one-click tracking opt-out by 2027.
Danish engineer's mass email campaign disrupts EU's 'Chat Control' bill, highlighting privacy concerns.
EU postpones 'Chat Control' vote amid privacy backlash, but revised proposals may resurface.
Salesforce data breach leaks customer records after ransom refusal, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Find the full transcript to this week's podcast here.