The growing legal and regulatory implications of collecting biometric data
Although biometric technologies make the authentication experience easier, the actual collection and storage of the data is presenting new security […]
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Apple has a plan to make online ads more private
Apple says it’s figured out some middle ground that keeps ads alive but without their nefarious ad tracking capabilities. The tech […]
Dutch DPA Issues Opinion on Use of Cookie Walls
Recently, the Dutch Data protection Authority has taken the position that the use of so-called “cookie walls,” whereby website access […]
Microsoft working to support decentralised identity
Microsoft is among the big tech players aiming to help enable personalisation of products and services without putting privacy at […]
New Privacy Fears About DNA Sleuthing
For the first time on record, the new forensic science of genetic genealogy has been used to identify a suspect […]
Interface design: The who/what/where rule
Who/what/where is a simple mnemonic for user interface design. Every time that a user takes an action, there are three […]
Google’s New Privacy Features Put the Responsibility on Users
Google has promised to give people “clear, meaningful choices” around their data. Android Q, its latest mobile operating system, would […]
Coming to store shelves: cameras that guess your age and sex
Eyeing that can of soda in the supermarket cooler? Or maybe you’re craving a pint of ice cream? A camera […]
International Privacy Experts Adopt Recommendations for AI, Location Tracking
The International Working Group on Data Protection has adopted new recommendations for artificial intelligence and location tracking. The Berlin-based Working Group includes data protection authorities […]
Reported Google browser change could be final death blow to cookies
Google is planning to announce new tools for Chrome that offer users more control over third party tracking cookies. The […]
New laws should strengthen security across Internet of Things
New laws may soon be passed to improve the security of IoT gadgets, in the wake of an increasing number […]
Apple Face-Recognition Blamed for False Arrest
A New York student sued Apple Inc. for $1 billion, claiming the company’s facial-recognition software falsely linked him to a […]