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Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US immigration authorities collecting DNA information of children in criminal database

US immigration authorities are uploading migrants' DNA to a criminal database, raising privacy concerns.
DNA collection includes children, some as young as four, with no criminal charges.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers among 1,000 criminals arrested by Met using facial recognition technology

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US immigration authorities collecting DNA information of children in criminal database

US immigration authorities are uploading migrants' DNA to a criminal database, raising privacy concerns.
DNA collection includes children, some as young as four, with no criminal charges.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers among 1,000 criminals arrested by Met using facial recognition technology

#facial-recognition
Privacy professionals
fromsyracuse
3 months ago

Technology being used to identify, report student protesters for possible deportation

Facial recognition technology is being used to identify protestors, raising concerns about privacy, activism, and the outsourcing of surveillance.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Years After Promising to Stop Facial Recognition Work, Meta Has a Devious New Plan

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology in smart glasses despite previous concerns about privacy and ethics.
The 'super sensing' feature could significantly impact privacy and safety due to continuous recording.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Street furniture to be used for facial recognition

Metropolitan Police is piloting facial recognition cameras in Croydon, raising concerns about surveillance and data privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Cops pause use of flawed AI cameras secretly monitoring streets for suspects

New Orleans' use of facial recognition live feeds for arrests raises concerns over privacy, accuracy, and accountability in policing.
Privacy professionals
fromsyracuse
3 months ago

Technology being used to identify, report student protesters for possible deportation

Facial recognition technology is being used to identify protestors, raising concerns about privacy, activism, and the outsourcing of surveillance.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Years After Promising to Stop Facial Recognition Work, Meta Has a Devious New Plan

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology in smart glasses despite previous concerns about privacy and ethics.
The 'super sensing' feature could significantly impact privacy and safety due to continuous recording.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Street furniture to be used for facial recognition

Metropolitan Police is piloting facial recognition cameras in Croydon, raising concerns about surveillance and data privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Cops pause use of flawed AI cameras secretly monitoring streets for suspects

New Orleans' use of facial recognition live feeds for arrests raises concerns over privacy, accuracy, and accountability in policing.
#data-analysis
fromWIRED
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

CBP Wants New Tech to Search for Hidden Data on Seized Phones

fromWIRED
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

CBP Wants New Tech to Search for Hidden Data on Seized Phones

#smart-tvs
Marketing tech
fromDigital Trends
2 months ago

I'm definitely not ready for LG's 'emotionally aware' TV ads

LG and Zenapse are introducing emotionally aware ads using an AI model that interprets viewer emotions.
The integration of user data with emotional tracking raises privacy concerns.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)

fromZDNET
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

Marketing tech
fromDigital Trends
2 months ago

I'm definitely not ready for LG's 'emotionally aware' TV ads

LG and Zenapse are introducing emotionally aware ads using an AI model that interprets viewer emotions.
The integration of user data with emotional tracking raises privacy concerns.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)

fromZDNET
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

#chatgpt
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Worried about ChatGPT saving your chat data? Don't be - just click this one button

ChatGPT can assist with complex tasks but requires caution due to privacy concerns regarding personal information.
fromWIRED
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Subscriber-Only Livestream Replay: Beginner Advice for Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative

Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Worried about ChatGPT saving your chat data? Don't be - just click this one button

ChatGPT can assist with complex tasks but requires caution due to privacy concerns regarding personal information.
fromWIRED
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Subscriber-Only Livestream Replay: Beginner Advice for Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative

#meta
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Is Being Incredibly Sketchy About Training Its AI on Your Private Photos

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Is Being Incredibly Sketchy About Training Its AI on Your Private Photos

#supreme-court
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs a year ago to mockery. Is the world finally ready for them?

Copilot+ PCs received initial criticism over privacy issues and an underwhelming response, but acceptance of AI tools has grown in a year.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs a year ago to mockery. Is the world finally ready for them?

Copilot+ PCs received initial criticism over privacy issues and an underwhelming response, but acceptance of AI tools has grown in a year.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity | TechCrunch

#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Gen Z's Obsession With Location Tracking Is Really, Really Concerning

Teens are increasingly sharing their locations with friends via apps like Life360 and Snapchat, reflecting their social needs and independence.
Privacy technologies
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Gen Z's Obsession With Location Tracking Is Really, Really Concerning

Teens are increasingly sharing their locations with friends via apps like Life360 and Snapchat, reflecting their social needs and independence.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

The company and its founder have worked with government spy agencies and surveillance industry contractors to surveil mobile phones and track user location.
Privacy technologies
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Parents Are Unknowingly Compromising Their Children's Safety With This Super Common Habit

Graduation yard signs may celebrate achievements, but they pose privacy and safety risks to children.
#ai-technology
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Google Is Helping Government Build an AI-Powered Border Surveillance System

Google is expanding its role in border surveillance with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol through AI technology.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Google Is Helping Government Build an AI-Powered Border Surveillance System

Google is expanding its role in border surveillance with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol through AI technology.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

ANALYSIS | Are there 'snooping provisions' in Carney's massive border bill? | CBC News

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner said C-2 includes "snooping provisions" that are "a massive poison pill."
Canada news
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Bannon Admits He Would Destroy Any Democrat For Creating a Database of Americans Like Trump's

Bannon admits he would criticize a Democratic administration for data aggregation projects similar to Trump's with Palantir.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'It felt different': U.S. citizens arriving at MIA report tense encounters with Customs

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Bannon Admits He Would Destroy Any Democrat For Creating a Database of Americans Like Trump's

Bannon admits he would criticize a Democratic administration for data aggregation projects similar to Trump's with Palantir.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

'It felt different': U.S. citizens arriving at MIA report tense encounters with Customs

Privacy technologies
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Tracking apps monitor remote employees' performance - and invade their privacy

Employee monitoring applications have become a prevalent concern, particularly with remote work's rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

City delays decision on license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

Given concerns expressed today, I have decided to withdraw this item from the agenda at this time to provide more opportunities to address council members' questions.
NYC politics
#age-verification
fromClickUp
1 month ago

10 Best Wispr Flow Alternatives in 2025

High memory and CPU usage: Wispr Flow consumes up to 800MB of RAM and 8% CPU, impacting your system's performance, even when not in active use.
Remote teams
#surveillance
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show

Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly capitalizing on data from connected vehicles, raising privacy concerns for consumers.
#child-safety
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
#emotional-intelligence
Marketing tech
fromTom's Guide
2 months ago

LG TVs are about to show ads based on your emotions - here's how

LG's agreement with Zenapse enhances ad targeting through emotional intelligence, collecting deep psychographic data on viewers.
Marketing tech
fromStratechery by Ben Thompson
1 month ago

The Agentic Web and Original Sin

Advertising is seen as the fundamental flaw in the web's design, shaping user experiences through manipulation of data.
The web's reliance on advertising arose due to early challenges in integrating payment systems.
#digital-marketing
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

More brands are blending deterministic and probabilistic data for hybrid targeting approaches

Advertisers are reviving probabilistic data strategies to enhance audience targeting amidst privacy changes and cookie restrictions.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Microsoft shuttering Xandr Invest suggests Big Tech is shrinking from the open web

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

More brands are blending deterministic and probabilistic data for hybrid targeting approaches

Advertisers are reviving probabilistic data strategies to enhance audience targeting amidst privacy changes and cookie restrictions.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Microsoft shuttering Xandr Invest suggests Big Tech is shrinking from the open web

#23andme
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From spit to bankruptcy: the rise and fall of 23andMe

23andMe files for bankruptcy amid privacy concerns following a significant data breach affecting millions of customers.
NYC parents
fromQNS
3 months ago

23andMe bankruptcy sparks privacy concerns; Sen. Sanders urges deletion of genetic data - QNS

State Sen. James Sanders urges 23andMe users to delete genetic data amid bankruptcy concerns over data security.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in History

23andMe's DNA data from 15 million individuals is being auctioned, raising concerns about privacy versus potential scientific benefits.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 months ago

23andMe bankruptcy update: Stock falls to penny territory as California urges customers to delete their data

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in light of financial distress, leadership changes, and a decline in at-home DNA testing demand.
Marketing tech
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Biotech company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million

Regeneron acquires 23andMe for $256 million following its bankruptcy filing, aiming to enhance genetic insights while ensuring user privacy.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From spit to bankruptcy: the rise and fall of 23andMe

23andMe files for bankruptcy amid privacy concerns following a significant data breach affecting millions of customers.
NYC parents
fromQNS
3 months ago

23andMe bankruptcy sparks privacy concerns; Sen. Sanders urges deletion of genetic data - QNS

State Sen. James Sanders urges 23andMe users to delete genetic data amid bankruptcy concerns over data security.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in History

23andMe's DNA data from 15 million individuals is being auctioned, raising concerns about privacy versus potential scientific benefits.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 months ago

23andMe bankruptcy update: Stock falls to penny territory as California urges customers to delete their data

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in light of financial distress, leadership changes, and a decline in at-home DNA testing demand.
Marketing tech
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Biotech company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million

Regeneron acquires 23andMe for $256 million following its bankruptcy filing, aiming to enhance genetic insights while ensuring user privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

What Sam Altman's World Network Gets Wrong About Privacy - And What We Can Do Better | HackerNoon

World Network faces significant scrutiny over its biometric data practices and privacy concerns as it prepares for a US launch.
#cybercrime
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Legal Aid Agency attack involved 'significant' data theft

A significant data breach exposed personal information of legal aid applicants in the UK, creating privacy and security concerns.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Legal Aid Agency attack involved 'significant' data theft

A significant data breach exposed personal information of legal aid applicants in the UK, creating privacy and security concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should I Use an AI Therapist?

AI therapy chatbots can offer focused assistance but cannot replicate essential human interactions in therapy.
Concerns about privacy and bias in AI's outputs remain significant issues in mental healthcare.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

The Icahn School of Medicine is the first to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into medical training.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concerns | Computer Weekly

Public support exists for national security data processing, but privacy concerns loom large, especially regarding AI's role in surveillance.
Artificial intelligence
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

The Icahn School of Medicine is the first to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into medical training.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concerns | Computer Weekly

Public support exists for national security data processing, but privacy concerns loom large, especially regarding AI's role in surveillance.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The new Real IDs are the ultimate example of design compromise

Real ID is a national set of standards, not a national identification card. Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license... and maintains its own records.
DC food
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Free online storage services compared: Which one's best for you?

Cloud storage services provide easy access to documents and media. Choosing the right free service among various capable providers is essential.
Privacy technologies
#cryptocurrency
NYC startup
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Sam Altman's World brings biometric eyeball scans to US

World uses biometric scanning to verify human identity amid claims of privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
#data-protection
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

23andMe: Privacy risks of gene data being sold or leaked DW 03/27/2025

The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about potential genetic discrimination and data privacy risks for its customers.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Explainer: TikTok just admitted it held EU user data in China and it now has a huge credibility problem

TikTok's admission of holding EU user data in China undermines its credibility regarding data protection promises.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

23andMe: Privacy risks of gene data being sold or leaked DW 03/27/2025

The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about potential genetic discrimination and data privacy risks for its customers.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Explainer: TikTok just admitted it held EU user data in China and it now has a huge credibility problem

TikTok's admission of holding EU user data in China undermines its credibility regarding data protection promises.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

A constitutional loophole': How phone inspections test US civil rights

Border agents possess legal authority to search electronic devices, raising significant constitutional and privacy concerns.
Travelers, especially minorities, often face anxiety about being profiled during border checks.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Would you wear a smart ring that proves you're not a cheater?

The RAW Ring could transform relationship dynamics yet raises ethical concerns about privacy and trust.
This technology aims to enhance emotional transparency between partners.
Artificial intelligence
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Your future AI Assistant still needs to earn your trust

AI assistants must access personal data to function as task managers, increasing privacy and security concerns.
Future AI assistants are more than just voice activated; they will deeply integrate with personal data and services.
#military-operations
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You.

The federal government's extensive personal data on citizens may soon be consolidated under a new executive order for better access and management.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

It made us feel safe': South London couple face eviction threat over camera installed after gun scare

This camera isn't really CCTV, it's basically a glorified Ring doorbell. It was cheaper than a Ring doorbell and was needed quickly.
London politics
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data

A 'mega API' could expose sensitive IRS data, risking privacy through improper data access and potential misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Trump Administration subpoenas UC faculty information in antisemitism investigation

The EEOC is investigating allegations of antisemitism on UC campuses, requiring personal employee information linked to signed supportive letters.
Professors express concern over privacy due to federal information subpoena.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Gene Hackman left children money in trusts, report says

Gene Hackman's children are not estranged and were in regular contact before his death, countering speculation of a legal dispute over his estate.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Miss Manners: They urge me to reconcile with my parents, but they don't know the true story

It's important to remain respectful and discreet when addressing family matters in public, even when friends press for a resolution.
Cooking
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Setting Dangerous Precedent, 9th Circuit Upholds Idaho Anti-Trans Bathroom Ban

The 9th Circuit Court's ruling allows Idaho to bar transgender students from bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, prioritizing cisgender privacy over transgender rights.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Former Trump Attorney's Social Security Number Revealed in JFK Files Dump: It's Absolutely Outrageous'

The recent release of JFK assassination documents disclosed personal information of over 200 individuals, raising serious privacy concerns.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Prince Harry US visa documents released in redacted form over harassment fears

Prince Harry's US visa status remains confidential, with court documents hinting at potential harassment concerns if disclosed.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

DoorDash sued for allegedly branding customer a fraudster

The lawsuit alleges that DoorDash retaliated against CEO Phyllis Jager by falsely designating her as a fraudster after she raised privacy concerns about their delivery proof photos.
NYC startup
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 months ago

6 Research Findings That Prove 1st-Party Data Is Reshaping Personalized Shopping

Retailers need to leverage first-party data for personalization while addressing privacy concerns to effectively engage consumers.
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