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#employee-monitoring
Privacy technologies
fromThe Conversation
2 months 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.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Conversation
2 months 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.
fromFuturism
22 hours ago

Horror Story Looms as Children Get Stuffed Animals Powered by AI

AI-infused stuffed toys are popular but raise safety concerns due to their connected technology.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Brain implants that decode a person's inner voice may threaten privacy

Erin Kunz of Stanford University indicates that brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can restore speech for paralyzed individuals by decoding signals from the brain's motor cortex, revealing intended speech.
Privacy professionals
#meta-ai
fromMashable India
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

'Meta Is Allowing AI To Read Chats' Paytm Boss's Privacy Warning Gets Flagged: ''Don't Fall For WhatsApp Forwards'

fromMashable India
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

'Meta Is Allowing AI To Read Chats' Paytm Boss's Privacy Warning Gets Flagged: ''Don't Fall For WhatsApp Forwards'

fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Reddit UK Age Checks: Legal Access with VPN Explained

Reddit requires identity checks for UK users to access NSFW content from July 2025, raising privacy concerns and driving the use of VPNs.
#ai-therapy
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Instagram's new location sharing map: how it works and how to turn it off

Meta's new location-sharing Map feature allows U.S. Instagram users to share and see locations of friends, resembling Snapchat's Snap Map and Apple's Find My.
Privacy technologies
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 months 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 technologies
fromArs Technica
3 months 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.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California Sues After Trump Demands Access to Sensitive Data About Food Stamp Recipients | KQED

California has tried to expand food benefits to some immigrants without legal status, contrasting with the Trump administration's effort to crack down on immigrants living in the U.S.
California
#child-safety
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months 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.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Bill Would Require Police to Disclose Use of AI in Writing Reports | KQED

California proposes a law requiring police disclosure of generative AI use in report writing.
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 months 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
3 months 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.
#age-verification
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

#dating-app
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Everything to know about Tea, the viral and controversial app that lets women mark men as red flags

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Everything to know about Tea, the viral and controversial app that lets women mark men as red flags

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If I switch it off, my girlfriend might think I'm cheating': inside the rise of couples location sharing

Location sharing has become a common way to monitor the whereabouts of friends, family, and partners, serving as an indicator of serious relationships.
Mobile UX
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

You Shouldn't Have to Make Your Social Media Public to Get a Visa

Foreign students must make social media accounts public under new visa requirements, compromising privacy for admission to U.S. universities.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Help! I Recognized the Woman in a Risque Video Sent to Me. Unfortunately, I Think I Know Who Leaked It.

Revenge porn can have devastating effects on victims, and there is limited legal protection.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Did OPD provide ICE with surveillance camera data?

Oakland Police Department denies sharing surveillance data with federal agencies despite reports of over 200 searches conducted by local police departments.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Arts Council asked for sexual identity and religion of those seeking grants

The Data Protection Commissioner has reached out to the Arts Council for clarification regarding the personal questions posed to artists during the bursary grant application process.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Students should not be 'deprived' of US visas for protesting, Harris says

Last month, the US Embassy in Dublin announced that students applying for J-1 visas will undergo 'comprehensive and thorough vetting' of their social media.
Privacy professionals
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

DOGE goes for farmers' financial and personal data

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."
Privacy professionals
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

Live Facial Recognition technology helps law enforcement catch serious criminals such as paedophiles, rapists, and violent robbers.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

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

CBP is seeking advanced digital forensics tools for analyzing data from electronic devices at the U.S. border.
#smart-tvs
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromWIRED
1 month ago

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

Claude is a leading alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT, popular among AI professionals.
#meta
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
3 months 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.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI app is a privacy nightmare

Meta's new AI app aims for personalized user experience but raises privacy and ethical concerns.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI chatbot business seems like a headache that isn't worth the risk

Meta's AI chatbots face backlash for potential inappropriate interactions with teens.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
3 months 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.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

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

According to a blog post by Jamie Siminoff, Ring's founder and now Amazon's VP of home security, the company plans to introduce additional AI features.
Artificial intelligence
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I don't approve of them, I don't agree with them' - Taoiseach says new US J1 visa rules around social media 'excessive'

I believe those measures by the United States are excessive. I don't approve of them. I don't agree with them.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

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

Text-based two-factor authentication codes are handled by potentially unreliable third-party services, raising security concerns.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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

Both Conservatives and New Democrats oppose provisions in Bill C-2 raising privacy concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Bannon acknowledged that if a Democratic administration pursued a data aggregation project like Trump's with Palantir, it would dominate his show's agenda.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromClickUp
2 months ago

How to Cancel Your ChatGPT Subscription? | ClickUp

Evaluate subscription value regularly to ensure it meets your needs and budget.
Canceling a subscription can be a proactive financial decision.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court upheld Trump administration's access to sensitive Social Security data, raising privacy concerns among dissenting justices.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Samsung teams up with Glance to use your face in AI-generated lock screen ads

On an average day, you might unlock or look at your phone dozens of times, which makes the lock screen a hot property for advertising.
Artificial intelligence
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

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

"I think it's because of Trump," said Jorge López Gutiérrez, highlighting how he and other citizens have faced increased scrutiny and questioning at South Florida airports.
Privacy professionals
NYC politics
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

City delays decision on license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

The proposed extension of the Automated License Plate Reader program in Austin is withdrawn to address concerns raised by council members.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
Privacy technologies
fromBuzzFeed
2 months 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.
fromClickUp
2 months 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
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Europe tries to force age verification onto Pornhub and other adult sites

Pornhub is committed to minor safety online and advocates for device-based age verification to balance security and privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Apple is hitting back in the war over internet age-gating

Apple opposes Texas age verification bill SB 2420 due to privacy concerns, as it would require collecting sensitive personal information.
Marketing tech
fromStratechery by Ben Thompson
3 months 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.
#microsoft
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 months 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.
fromDigiday
3 months ago

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

"The closure of Microsoft Advertising's demand-side platform signifies a shift toward AI-driven advertising, suggesting a new dynamic between Big Tech and independent firms."
Marketing tech
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months 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.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

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

"The Kenyan High Court ordered the project to delete biometric data collected from over 300,000 citizens, ruling that it violated the country's Data Protection Act."
Privacy technologies
Artificial intelligence
fromCbsnews
3 months 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 months 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.
#real-id
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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

Free cloud storage services are convenient for accessing files on any device.
Google Drive and Mega are among the best free cloud storage options available.
NYC startup
fromTheregister
3 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.
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 months ago

I tested a smart lock with facial recognition, and it spoiled every other one for me

Lockly's new facial recognition lock combines convenience with potential privacy concerns, particularly in unsafe situations.
fromIndependent
3 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 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.
#national-security
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 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.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 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.
fromClickUp
3 months ago

Faceless Digital Marketing: Strategy, Tools and How to Get Started

Faceless digital marketing is all about building a brand or business online, focusing on content that speaks for itself and avoids personal branding.
Social media marketing
fromPrivacy International
3 months ago

Your future AI Assistant still needs to earn your trust

AI assistants are evolving into deeply integrated tools capable of managing various tasks, but this demands increased access to personal data and raises significant privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
3 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.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Fog ransomware trolls channel Elon Musk with latest note

Ransomware perpetrators are mocking victims with ultimatum in their ransom notes, reminiscent of Elon Musk's controversial demands.
The Fog gang's recent ransom note humorously reflects a controversial demand by Musk regarding federal workers' accomplishments.
#advertising
fromDigital Trends
3 months ago
Marketing tech

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.
fromTom's Guide
4 months ago
Marketing tech

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
fromDigital Trends
3 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.
Marketing tech
fromTom's Guide
4 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.
US news
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat

Hegseth shared sensitive military details in a personal chat with non-officials, raising concerns about privacy and security.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 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.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

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

Landlord threatens legal action against couple for keeping security camera installed for safety after police advice.
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