data policy Archives

AppWizard

February 15, 2026

Why you need a VPN if you’re using ChatGPT or other AI chatbots

AI chatbots collect a significant amount of personal information, including email address, username, subscription plan, messages sent, responses generated, features used, timestamps, device/browser type, IP address, and any files or images shared. Although ChatGPT claims not to sell user data, the extensive data collected raises privacy concerns, especially in the event of a data breach. Users may not be fully aware of potential changes in data policies, which could allow for future selling or misuse of their data. To protect their data while using chatbots, individuals are advised to utilize a VPN service.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

Vietnam’s dominant messaging app faces regulatory scrutiny over data policy update

Vietnam’s National Competition Commission (NCC) has ordered VNG Corporation to revise its updated service terms for the Zalo messaging app due to user privacy concerns. The NCC emphasized that users should not be forced to consent to personal data collection as a condition for using the app and that consent mechanisms need to be voluntary and clear. The updated terms require users to accept all data management provisions or face account deletion within 45 days, which has led to significant user complaints and a decline in app ratings. Zalo's average rating on Apple’s App Store has fallen to around two out of five stars, and it has slipped to 59th place in download rankings, while international apps like WhatsApp and Viber have become more popular. Zalo has around 78 million active users and operates over 17,000 official accounts used by government and businesses. The NCC intends to meet with VNG to discuss the updated policy, as part of a wider regulatory trend against coercive data practices in digital firms globally.