[]— When Nijeer Parks walked out of a New Jersey prison in 2016, he returned to his family in Paterson and told them he was … He spent 10 days in jail after facial recognition software led to the arrest of the wrong manRead more
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Dozens of journalists hacked in apparent iOS spyware attack
In July and August 2020, government operatives used NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware to hack 36 personal phones belonging to journalists, producers, anchors, and executives at … Dozens of journalists hacked in apparent iOS spyware attackRead more
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Microsoft’s new “Productivity Score” helps employers spy on workers
Microsoft has expanded the analytics provided with its Office 365 suite of productivity applications into a “full-fledged workplace surveillance tool” according to privacy advocates. The … Microsoft’s new “Productivity Score” helps employers spy on workersRead more
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Federal Agencies Tapped Protesters’ Phones in Portland
This summer, Portland looked like a war zone. Phalanxes of shadowy law enforcement personnel fired crowd-control munitions, as plumes of teargas billowed into the sky. … Federal Agencies Tapped Protesters’ Phones in PortlandRead more
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Do you have something to hide?
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Kindle Collects a Large Amount of Data
The Kindle sends device information, usage metadata, and details about every interaction with the device (or app) while it’s being used. All of this is … Kindle Collects a Large Amount of DataRead more
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How Cops Can Secretly Track Your Phone
Since May, as protesters around the country have marched against police brutality and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, activists have spotted a … How Cops Can Secretly Track Your PhoneRead more
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New York legislature bans use of facial recognition technology in schools
New York’s state legislature voted to pause the use of facial recognition at schools for two years. The moratorium, approved by both the state Assembly … New York legislature bans use of facial recognition technology in schoolsRead more
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Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm
On a Thursday afternoon in January, Robert Julian-Borchak Williams was in his office at an automotive supply company when he got a call from the … Wrongfully Accused by an AlgorithmRead more
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How Facial Recognition Led To False Arrest Of Black Man
Police in Detroit were trying to figure out who stole five watches from a Shinola retail store. Authorities say the thief took off with an … How Facial Recognition Led To False Arrest Of Black ManRead more