Tech
British data watchdog says Snapchat may have to stop processing data
The UK information commissioner said the provisional findings of a probe suggest a “worrying failure” on the part of the tech firm
Britain’s information watchdog has said that Snapchat may be required to “stop processing data” related to its AI chatbot after issuing a preliminary enforcement notice against the technology business.
John Edwards, the UK information commissioner, said the provisional findings of a probe into the company suggested a “worrying failure” by Snap, the app’s parent business, over potential privacy risks.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it issued Snap with a “preliminary enforcement notice over potential ...