#privacy-rights

[ follow ]
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data after Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Tesla's detailed data collection raises significant privacy concerns as vehicles become more like computers, highlighting the balance between security and personal privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunch

Privacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.
US news
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Intel agencies doubled use of US person-tied search terms under disputed spying power last year

In 2024, the U.S. intelligence community doubled search queries for U.S. persons' communications under Section 702, raising privacy concerns.
The increase in search terms reflects heightened efforts to combat foreign cyber and terrorism threats.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data after Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Tesla's detailed data collection raises significant privacy concerns as vehicles become more like computers, highlighting the balance between security and personal privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunch

Privacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.
US news
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Intel agencies doubled use of US person-tied search terms under disputed spying power last year

In 2024, the U.S. intelligence community doubled search queries for U.S. persons' communications under Section 702, raising privacy concerns.
The increase in search terms reflects heightened efforts to combat foreign cyber and terrorism threats.
more#surveillance
#government-surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

UK's secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge | TechCrunch

The U.K. government's demand for Apple to compromise iCloud encryption faces challenges from civil rights groups citing privacy concerns.
Business intelligence
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Airlines Collect Passenger Data and Sell It to ICE, Other Federal Agencies

The aviation industry is selling passenger data to the government, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

UK's secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge | TechCrunch

The U.K. government's demand for Apple to compromise iCloud encryption faces challenges from civil rights groups citing privacy concerns.
Business intelligence
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Airlines Collect Passenger Data and Sell It to ICE, Other Federal Agencies

The aviation industry is selling passenger data to the government, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
more#government-surveillance
#data-protection
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.
The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago
EU data protection

GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'

GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.
Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.
fromHomebuilding
2 days ago
EU data protection

Home CCTV laws - the rules on using cameras to boost a home's security

Understand CCTV laws before installation to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and respecting privacy rights.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
EU data protection

EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws | TechCrunch

The European Commission was ordered to pay €400 for violating data protection laws by improperly sharing personal data of a German citizen.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.
The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago
EU data protection

GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'

GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.
Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.
fromHomebuilding
2 days ago
EU data protection

Home CCTV laws - the rules on using cameras to boost a home's security

Understand CCTV laws before installation to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and respecting privacy rights.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
EU data protection

EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws | TechCrunch

The European Commission was ordered to pay €400 for violating data protection laws by improperly sharing personal data of a German citizen.
more#data-protection
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Wagatha Christie battle appears to come to an end after latest costs ruling

Mrs Vardy lost a high-profile libel case against Mrs Rooney over alleged leaks to the press, and must pay significant legal fees.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

'My body had been violated and then a court ordered the violation of my mind. I'm still not over that'

Therapist notes can impact legal cases, potentially working against victims rather than helping them.
#irs
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump news at a glance: reports of IRS data deal spark fears for undocumented migrant workers

IRS may allow immigration officials to access tax data for deportation efforts, raising privacy concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump news at a glance: reports of IRS data deal spark fears for undocumented migrant workers

IRS may allow immigration officials to access tax data for deportation efforts, raising privacy concerns.
more#irs
#fourth-amendment
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Cops can't do cell tower mass surveillance 'dumps,' court rules

Nevada judge rules tower dumps unconstitutional but allows their use as evidence, raising privacy concerns.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Tells the Second Circuit a Second Time That Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrantless border searches of electronic devices violate the Fourth Amendment, as advocated by EFF and civil liberties organizations.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Cops can't do cell tower mass surveillance 'dumps,' court rules

Nevada judge rules tower dumps unconstitutional but allows their use as evidence, raising privacy concerns.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Tells the Second Circuit a Second Time That Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrantless border searches of electronic devices violate the Fourth Amendment, as advocated by EFF and civil liberties organizations.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
more#fourth-amendment
UK news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor told police he became aware he and his fiancee had been secretly filmed only after his sister saw it online

Investigations continue into the alleged recording of Conor McGregor and his fiancée in a private setting.
#gene-hackman
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block public release of autopsy and investigative reports to protect family privacy.
Authorities confirmed Gene Hackman died of heart complications, while his wife succumbed to a rare disease.
Pets
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New body camera footage reveals scene outside Gene Hackman's home after he was found dead

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, with the initial investigation revealing no suspicious circumstances or forced entry.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Law

Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife

The New Mexico court may block the release of records related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife to protect family privacy.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

New Mexico's open records law limits public access to sensitive images, including autopsy photos of deceased individuals.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block public release of autopsy and investigative reports to protect family privacy.
Authorities confirmed Gene Hackman died of heart complications, while his wife succumbed to a rare disease.
Pets
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New body camera footage reveals scene outside Gene Hackman's home after he was found dead

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, with the initial investigation revealing no suspicious circumstances or forced entry.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Law

Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife

The New Mexico court may block the release of records related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife to protect family privacy.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

New Mexico's open records law limits public access to sensitive images, including autopsy photos of deceased individuals.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Film

US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court DW 03/31/2025

A judge in New Mexico has blocked the release of public records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife for privacy reasons.
more#gene-hackman
Marketing tech
frompcgamer
1 month ago

'It's a bittersweet victory': Meta has been forced to stop ad-tracking one individual in the UK after settling a years-long court case

Targeted advertising can feel invasive, but legal action against companies like Meta shows individuals can fight back effectively.
EU data protection
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

State official reminds 23andMe customers they can tell embattled firm to delete their data

California residents have the right to request the deletion of their genetic data from 23andMe.
23andMe is currently facing financial difficulties, raising concerns over user data security.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

DNA evidence in open cases explored in ABC reality series

CeCe Moore demonstrates how genetic genealogy aids in solving cold cases while sparking debate on privacy versus justice.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge calls Blake Lively's subpoenas for Justin Baldoni's phone records 'overly intrusive'

Judge rules against Lively's subpoena for Baldoni's phone records, deeming it overly intrusive and not relevant to the case.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Germany: 3 convicted in Michael Schumacher blackmail plot DW 02/13/2025

Three men were convicted for attempting to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family, with serious implications for privacy and security.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily: The real winners and losers in the Prince Harry lawsuit?

Prince Harry's legal battle with NGN ends in a significant settlement, highlighting issues of privacy and media ethics.
The settlement avoids a public trial that could have exposed more about unlawful media practices.
Miscellaneous
fromYahoo News
4 months ago

Why you may have received a direct deposit from Facebook

Meta has made direct payments to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding unauthorized use of Facebook photos in advertising.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can We Please Move On From the Barron Trump "Sootcase" Clip?

The viral nature of TikTok content often intertwines humor with personal stories, revealing a cultural fascination with public figures' families.
Barron Trump's viral moment sparks discussions on privacy rights for children of politicians amidst their public personas.
[ Load more ]