Europe Is Building a Huge International Facial Recognition System
Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases—which include millions of pictures of people’s faces.
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Bossware is coming for almost every worker
Computer monitoring software is helping companies spy on their employees to measure their productivity – often without their consent.
Android’s app store privacy section starts rolling out today
Users will start seeing information about what data apps collect and why.
Leaked document indicates Facebook has little insight into how user data is handled
The report casts doubt on the company’s ability to comply with privacy regulations.
Tempers flare over emotion-sensing AI
The technology’s already being put to use, but critics say it’s inaccurate and dangerous.
Privacy fears over possible use of Alexa to collect evidence
Use of emerging technologies must be legislated for, says human rights commission.
Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says
Apple’s landmark App Tracking Transparency may not be as tough as some people think.
NSO Group faces court action after Pegasus spyware used against targets in UK
Three human rights activists whose phones were targeted by spyware traced to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have begun legal action.
Google to update cookie consent banner in Europe following fine
Google to update cookie consent banner in Europe a few months after the CNIL fined Google €150 million for breaching French law.
EP inquiry committee for Pegasus and other spyware launched
On Tuesday, Parliament’s new inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus and other spyware had its first meeting, electing a Chair and three Vice-Chairs.
Senior EU officials were targeted with Israeli spyware
Senior officials at the European Commission were targeted last year with spy software designed by an Israeli surveillance firm.
Face scanner Clearview AI aims to branch out beyond police
Company is looking to launch a new business venture to compete with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft in verifying people’s identity using facial recognition.