Nevada Enacts Website Privacy Notice Law
Recently, Nevada enacted an online privacy policy law which will require operators of websites and online services to post a […]
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Crossing the U.S. Border? Here’s How to Securely Wipe Your Computer
Many people crossing the U.S. border are concerned about the amount of power that the government has asserted to search […]
FTC to Provide Additional Insights on Reasonable Data Security Practices
As part of its ongoing efforts to help businesses ensure they are taking reasonable steps to protect and secure consumer […]
Data Breaches in US up by 29 percent
Data breaches jumped by 29 percent in the first half of 2017, with 12 million records exposed, including medical files […]
Privacy Shield: “Deficiencies still remain and must be resolved”
Civil Liberties Committee Chair Claude Moraes during visit in US stressed that “Deficiencies still remain which need to be urgently […]
Mariano’s, Kimpton Hotels sued over alleged collection of biometric data: ‘It’s something very personal’
Roundy’s, Intercontinental Hotels’ Kimpton chain and data center operator Zayo Group are accused of violating Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. […]
Russia Says in Talks With U.S. to Create Cyber Security Working Group
Moscow and Washington are in talks to create a joint cyber security working group, RIA news agency reported on Thursday, […]
White House releases sensitive personal information of voters worried about their sensitive personal information
President Trump signed an executive order on May 11, initiating an investigation into voter suppression and election fraud. Here’s what […]
U.S. Customs Says It Cannot Search Cloud Data at the Border
The letter by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acting commissioner Kevin McAleenan written in response to a set of […]
Face scans for US citizens flying abroad stir privacy issues
If the Trump administration gets its way, U.S. citizens boarding international flights will have to submit to a face scan, […]
“Show Me Your Papers” Becomes “Open Your Eyes” as Border Sheriffs Expand Iris Surveillance
Sheriffs’ departments from Brownsville to San Diego sign on to a free trial of iris recognition devices that will amass […]
Everyone Should Have a Real Chance to Defend Their Anonymity
In the United States, everyone – even people accused of offensive conduct – has the right to communicate anonymously, and […]