Why does this matter?
Before this update, all data for Twitter users had been processed out of the US office, where Twitter is based. Because there are fewer restrictions on the protection of privacy here in the US, companies are allowed to share users' personal data with third parties more easily. However this is not the case in Europe, that Europe apply more regulatory pressure on Internet companies that collect data that the United States does. For example, in Europe, a website or company is required to ask permission to place a cookie on someone's computer.
Before this change, Twitter was the collection of user data from its European users, and then handing that data on the US site. Now he will be treated in Ireland, Twitter users outside the US will have the most control over their privacy. The EU is also working to update its laws on data privacy, detailed in the directive on the protection of European data, which would give users more control over their data and change the way the big media companies social handle personal information. A final vote on the legislation updates to take place later this year.
What this means for Internet privacy of my children?
In the digital era of ever-changing technology, more and more children have access to the Internet and social media on a variety of devices. According to Pew Research Center, 92% of teens go online every day, and three-quarters of teens have either a smartphone or access to one. With so many different ways to connect, it can be difficult to ensure the safety of your child online and almost impossible to keep track of what personal information these sites collect your child. For further understanding, parents should be sure to read all the fine print, such as policies and terms of service to privacy, regularly - they are often updated -. To make sure it is something they are comfortable with
Similarly, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have their own procedures in place to deal with cyberbullying and harassment, but measuring their effectiveness is uncertain. And when it comes to your children, there is no such thing as "too strong." There are many services available with the advanced settings for parental control functions, including block lists and reports profile for social media channels. for more information on how these services work, see our reviews of parental control software.