AI, machine learning and research ethics
The widespread deployment of artificial intelligence and specifically machine learning algorithms causes concern for some fundamental values in society, such […]
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Homeland Security Bans Using Kaspersky Lab Software Across U.S. Government
ZDNet reported last week that the US Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a binding operational directive to all […]
What’s New on Surveillance Self-Defense?
Since 2014, our digital security guide, Surveillance Self-Defense (SSD), has taught thousands of Internet users how to protect themselves from […]
EU officials visit US to begin first review of the Privacy Shield
EU and US officials will carry out a joint review this week of the Privacy Shield, a framework designed to […]
Focus on Google DeepMind under the GDPR’s Lens
The Information Commissioner’s Officer (ICO) ruled, on 3 July 2017, that the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) had […]
What does Google know about you? Its new privacy dashboard should reveal all.
The new mobile-friendly version of Google Dashboard is rolling out this week. Source: What does Google know about you? Its […]
Don’t look now: Big brother is watching you from an NS billboard
Dutch railway company NS has admitted to allowing advertisers to use billboards fitted with cameras to monitor travellers’ attention to […]
Juncker announces massive cyber security overhaul
The European Commission will add funds and new powers for the EU cyber security agency and introduce a range of […]
Demonstrating Responsible Use for Legitimate Interests Is Necessary Now
To address the gap in the practical use of legitimate interests to demonstrate accountability, the IAF has developed a legitimate […]
AI Will Soon Identify Protesters With Their Faces Partly Concealed
The research has troubling implications for protestors and other dissidents, who often work to make sure they aren’t ID’d at […]
The evolving laws and rules around privacy, data security, and robots
Every day we use countless digital devices and web services to shop, track our fitness, chat with friends, play games, […]
Illinois begins pilot project to put birth certificates on digital ledger technology
The state of Illinois’ Blockchain Initiative has hooked up with digital ledger company Evernym in hopes of leading the way […]