Where did all the “reject” buttons come from?!
More and more websites have added an option to say “no” to cookies and other tracking- as foreseen by the GDPR. Where did this trend come from?
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UK police use of live facial recognition unlawful and unethical, report finds
Study says deployment of technology in public by Met and South Wales police failed to meet standards.
Privacy watchdog asks biz to drop AI that analyzes emotions
‘They may not work yet, or indeed ever,’ says ICO’s deputy commissioner.
Can a new form of cryptography solve the internet’s privacy problem?
Techniques which allow the sharing of data whilst keeping it secure may revolutionise fields from healthcare to law enforcement.
The EU’s temptation to break end-to-end encryption
Fight against Child Sexual Abuse Materials and the impact it may have on end-to-end encryption.
ICO issue fine of £4.4 to Interserve for security failings
The ICO issued a penalty notice to Interserve Group Limited, imposing a fine of £4.4m for violations of the GDPR security requirements.
Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras
The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case.
AI Act: EU Parliament’s discussions heat up over facial recognition
EU lawmakers held first political debate on the AI Act as the discussion moved to more sensitive topics like the highly debated issue of biometric recognition.
EU Commission Publishes Directive on the Liability of AI
On September 28, 2022, the European Commission published its long-promised proposal for an AI Liability Directive.
Will Websites Make You Pay To Reject Their Cookies?
Want to protect your privacy? A cookie paywall on a single site could cost you €75 a year.
Football fans are being targeted by biometric mass surveillance
Apart from its undemocratic nature, there are many reasons why biometric mass surveillance is problematic for human rights and footabll fans’ rights.
Europe edges closer to a ban on facial recognition
Efforts to outlaw the use of AI cameras to scan and identify people’s faces in public spaces are gaining traction.