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fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours agoDems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation
Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month agoNew York judge refuses to seal trans name change request - again - LGBTQ Nation
An appellate court repeatedly overturns a New York judge's refusal to seal transgender name change records, citing inadequate justification for denying privacy protections that expose applicants to discrimination and harassment.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoAppeals court rebukes New York judge for repeatedly refusing to seal trans name change records
New York Judge James Walsh repeatedly denied sealing records for transgender people changing names, citing public interest concerns, despite appellate courts consistently overruling his decisions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month agoNew York judge refuses to seal trans name change request - again - LGBTQ Nation
An appellate court repeatedly overturns a New York judge's refusal to seal transgender name change records, citing inadequate justification for denying privacy protections that expose applicants to discrimination and harassment.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoAppeals court rebukes New York judge for repeatedly refusing to seal trans name change records
New York Judge James Walsh repeatedly denied sealing records for transgender people changing names, citing public interest concerns, despite appellate courts consistently overruling his decisions.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month agoPrivacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Consumer Tools and Enterprise Reach
Cloaked raised $375 million in Series B funding to expand its privacy platform offering virtual identities, data removal, and AI-powered security features for consumers and enterprises.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month agoIncogni review: The easiest way to remove myself from the internet took just seconds
Incogni is a data removal service that helps reduce personal information exposure by targeting data brokers, with plans starting at $8/month and offering identity protection features.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoNYC brothers make new platform VryfID to help renters keep their information safe and secure | amNewYork
VryfID, a startup founded by brothers Aiden and Gabe Einhorn, securely centralizes financial documents for renters and real estate transactions while preventing fraud and protecting privacy.
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Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month agoHow to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)
Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month agoHow to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)
Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoA new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses | TechCrunch
Nearby Glasses is an Android app that detects Bluetooth signals from smart glasses and alerts users when recording devices are nearby, addressing privacy concerns about non-consensual surveillance.
Information security
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoSan Jose police rein in license-plate reader policies as surveillance-tech debate rages
San Jose Police Department is reducing automated license-plate reader data retention from one year to 30 days and restricting camera placement near houses of worship and reproductive health clinics to address privacy and immigration enforcement concerns.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoSamsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications | TechCrunch
Samsung introduced a new Black Matrix display technology enabling per-app privacy mode to prevent shoulder surfing, offering flexible alternatives to traditional privacy films with customizable settings.
fromFuturism
1 month agoNew App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby
Covert recording is a lot about power. So, I was worried from the very beginning when Meta announced they were going to revive the Google Glass idea. That might be influenced by my study subject very well, but it might as well be influenced by every report and story I read on digital abuse and hate speech in the last twenty to thirty years.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoJudge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter's seized devices
A federal judge prohibited the Justice Department from searching seized devices belonging to a Washington Post reporter and will conduct the search itself, citing the government's failure to address relevant privacy and First Amendment protections in its warrant application.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months agoWill Berkeley silence its police scanners? Council to decide Tuesday
Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies across Contra Costa and Alameda counties began a switch to remove all publicly accessible police channels. Department heads say the move is meant to comply with a 2020 bulletin from former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra that asked agencies to protect sensitive information like driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers and other data that could be used to identify citizens.
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fromEntrepreneur
9 months agoHow Smart Entrepreneurs Are Protecting Their Brand and Building Wealth - And How You Can Too | Entrepreneur
LLCs provide protection of personal assets and offer great flexibility, making them ideal for many entrepreneurs. They are appealing for their liability protection and operational ease.
Business
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months agoRep. Dan Goldman leads bipartisan effort to protect federal judges from doxxing and threats
"As Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on federal judges, their safety and security are increasingly at risk. If judges alter their decisions out of fear for the safety of themselves and their families, then we no longer live under the rule of law," Goldman said.
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