Privacy nightmare FaceApp causes Apple & Google to be fined in Brazil

A judge in Brazil believes that Apple and Google distributing an app called FaceApp in their respective app stores is enough to charge them for the app's blatant disregard for user privacy.FaceApp is a popular app for manipulating photos with filtersChances are you've heard of FaceApp, and if you haven't, you've at least seen the results of the creepy manipulation of users' faces on social media. The app lets users alter photos to extreme extents, from changing skin tone and lip size to aging a person.According to a report from UOL shared by 9to5Mac, Apple and Google have been fined about $3.1 million in Brazil after allowing FaceApp to be distributed on their app stores. Even though Apple and Google aren't responsible for the development of the app, its availability in Brazil is, and it is allegedly violating the law. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums