European Court of Human Rights Hears Key Surveillance Challenge
European Court of Human Rights has heard 10 Human Rights Organizations v. UK, a legal challenge which will impact surveillance […]
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US to scan faces on border
The US Homeland Security Department is opting for a faster procurement option for the technology of facial scanning to deploy […]
Israeli DPA guidelines on workplace surveillance
On Oct. 17, Israel’s data protection authority, which recently changed its name to the Privacy Protection Authority (formerly the ILITA), […]
China’s Voice Biometric Collection Threatens Privacy
The Chinese government is collecting “voice pattern” samples of individuals to establish a national voice biometric database. Unlike other types of […]
US Begins Collecting Social Media Information from Immigrants
U.S. officials are now permitted to collect usernames and other social media information from all immigrants seeking to enter the […]
Surveillance, big data and open data: UN Privacy Agenda
Governments must not release any personal data under open data schemes unless privacy safeguards are “bulletproof”, a UN expert on […]
It Takes Just $1,000 to Track Someone’s Location With Mobile Ads
University of Washington researchers have shown just how cheaply spies can exploit ad networks for fine-grained, individualized surveillance. Source: It […]
Our intimate relationship with surveillance
It’s often true that privacy professionals talk about the datafication of our lives as being impersonal. In fact, however, data […]
New screen at Piccadilly Circus could track people
The vast screen – which is around the size of four tennis courts – features facial and car recognition technology […]
Government Requests for Google Data All-Time-High
Government Requests for Google Data Hit All-Time-High. Firm forced to revise up many FISA demands from previous years. Source: Government […]
Russia’s use of Kaspersky antivirus to spy on the US shows need for encryption
Any technology that allows U.S. agencies to lawfully access data will present an irresistible target for hackers and foreign intelligence […]
Australia to introduce national facial recognition system
Australia’s Prime minister plays down privacy implications of automated face-matching regime under anti-terrorism deal struck with states. Source: Turnbull denies […]