The Biden administration should push for a federal data protection law
In the United States, companies are largely not required by law to protect your personal data. There are some exceptions—certain […]
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Why facial recognition thermometers are raising privacy concerns during the pandemic?
Thermal imaging thermometers with facial recognition are popping up during the pandemic. But, privacy concerns have been raised. The new […]
Most Americans Object to Government Tracking of Their Activities Through Cellphones
A new survey found widespread concern among Americans about government tracking of their whereabouts through their digital devices, with an […]
Congress Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020
The bipartisan Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 has passed the House and the Senate and is […]
IRS Could Search Warrantless Location Database Over 10,000 Times
The IRS was able to query a database of location data quietly harvested from ordinary smartphone apps over 10,000 times, […]
Congress Is Eyeing Face Recognition, and Companies Want a Say
The lobbying surge coincides with the spread of local and state bans and restrictions on face recognition across the US, […]
European recommendations following Schrems II Privacy Shield ruling cast doubt on cloud encryption practices
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued guidance that calls into question recommendations to cloud services providers in responding […]
LAPD Bans Use Of Commercial Facial Recognition
The Los Angeles Police Department has banned the use of commercial facial recognition systems. The LAPD, the third-largest police department […]
Microsoft promises to challenge all government requests for customer data
Microsoft has vowed to challenge all requests that any government or security agency makes to access its customers’ data, and […]
DHS Plans to Start Collecting Eye Scans and DNA
US Department of Homeland Security is planning to collect unprecedented levels of biometric information from immigration applicants and their sponsors […]
DEA Pursues Vast Expansion of Patient Surveillance
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is looking to expand its anti-diversion surveillance infrastructure by being able to search and analyze […]
Forensic Genealogy Cracks Cold Cases Amid Privacy Concerns
Millions of people will unwrap at-home ancestry testing kits this holiday season and eagerly swab their cheeks and mail in […]