A Hacker Is Threatening to Leak Patients’ Therapy Notes
An extortionist has turned a breach of Finland’s Vastaamo mental health services provider into a nightmare for victims. It seems […]
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EU parliament backs tighter rules on behavioural ads
The EU parliament has backed a call for tighter regulations on behavioral ads (aka microtargeting) in favor of less intrusive, […]
Uber drivers union asks EU court to overrule ‘robo-firing’ by algorithm
Former Uber drivers have filed a legal challenge against the company in Europe, arguing that its “robo-firing” practices contravene GDPR. […]
Surveillance Startup Used Own Cameras to Harass Coworkers
Verkada, a fast-growing Silicon Valley surveillance startup, equips its offices in downtown San Mateo, California, with its own state-of-the-art security […]
ICO probes complaints following allegations Wagamama used Covid-19 track and trace data to survey customers
Wagamama customers in the UK have allegedly been sent a survey after sharing contact details for Covid-19 contact tracing, The […]
Google Releases Results From Early Tests Of Cohort-Based Advertising
For the past couple of months, Google has been actively testing its Privacy Sandbox proposal for interest-based cohorts, and the […]
Consumer Reports Study Finds Marketplace Demand for Privacy and Security
American consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data security when purchasing new products and services, which may be a […]
People want data privacy but don’t always know what they’re getting
Differential privacy lets people to share data anonymously, but people need to know more about it to make informed decisions. […]
Live facial recognition is tracking kids suspected of being criminals
In Buenos Aires, the first known system of its kind is hunting down minors who appear in a national database […]
French Supervisory Authority Releases Strict Guidance on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports
On October 9, 2020, the French Supervisory Authority (CNIL) issued guidance on the use of facial recognition technology for identity […]
Hospitals And VA Clinics Use Facial Recognition And Palm Scanners To Track Patients
Massachusetts area hospitals and VA clinics have begun installing Xecan facial recognition cameras to identify and track patients. According to […]
China unveils first law on personal data protection
As home to the world’s most online users, China on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated draft law on personal data […]