Unprecedented, misguided, counterproductive, and potentially extremely harmful,” cried the Association of National Advertisers in 2016. Barack Obama’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had just prohibited Internet … You Are Now Paying Internet Companies to Sell Your Browsing History to AdvertisersRead more
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Facebook hit with fines and investigations in six EU countries over privacy law breaches
Three EU countries – Belgium, France, and the Netherlands – have determined that Facebook is breaking their privacy laws, while Germany and Spain are still … Facebook hit with fines and investigations in six EU countries over privacy law breachesRead more
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Facial recognition database used by FBI is out of control, House committee hears
Approximately half of adult Americans’ photographs are stored in facial recognition databases that can be accessed by the FBI, without their knowledge or consent, in … Facial recognition database used by FBI is out of control, House committee hearsRead more
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Nail Driven Into Coffin Of Privacy in Britain
The Digital Economy Bill could have been used, as it was originally intended, to have been a platform for a “more ambitious” country in delivering … Nail Driven Into Coffin Of Privacy in BritainRead more
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Encrypted Email Service Once Used by Edward Snowden Relaunches
In 2013, Ladar Levison, founder of the encrypted email service Lavabit, took the defiant step of shutting down the company’s service rather than comply with … Encrypted Email Service Once Used by Edward Snowden RelaunchesRead more
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Why Your Data Needs An ‘Expiration Date’ to Stay Safe
As public administrations in the U.S. and around the world move communications and data storage from paper-based and local network systems to the cloud, security … Why Your Data Needs An ‘Expiration Date’ to Stay SafeRead more
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UNESCO Report Backs Right To Encryption In ‘Golden Age Of Surveillance
The United Nations Economic, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has released a report on encryption, taking the perspective of human rights. “What ultimately matters, from … UNESCO Report Backs Right To Encryption In ‘Golden Age Of SurveillanceRead more
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Law Enforcement Has Facial Recognition Data for 117M Americans
A new report finds law enforcement databases nationwide have collected facial recognition information for 117 million Americans—meaning about half of all adults in the United … Law Enforcement Has Facial Recognition Data for 117M AmericansRead more
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You don’t have Freedom of Speech without Privacy
Freedom of Speech is the idea that you can discuss ideas without fear of harassment. But the judicial protection is actually quite weak; it only … You don’t have Freedom of Speech without PrivacyRead more
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Facebook is chipping away at privacy
Quietly, over the last year, Facebook has killed the concept of a private account. The site has always had a love-hate relationship with privacy: it’s … Facebook is chipping away at privacyRead more