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Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
3 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Media industry
fromMashable
1 hour ago

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
3 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations: Report

The closure of the international humanitarian law cell means that funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project, run by the Centre for Information Resilience, will also end. This project has been crucial in documenting incidents in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
UK news
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
3 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Sportradar rejects short seller report over illegal betting claims

Sportradar strongly refutes allegations of links to unlawful betting sites, asserting compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

DoJ inspector general to audit department's compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

The US Department of Justice is auditing its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

Ethics in Business, James Murphy

The course examines capitalism's dual nature through critical perspectives, emphasizing innovation's role in both destruction and emancipation.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Security Metric That's Failing You

Measuring patch rates does not equate to a secure environment; real risks often lie in misconfigurations and outdated permissions.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing

Grayner claims there was a serious conflict of interest between the DA's office and the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury that wasn't properly addressed in 2021 and 2022, the period immediately preceding her hire.
East Bay (California)
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

The House Ethics Committee is at a crossroads. Members say they're ready to make some changes.

The Ethics Committee is criticized for its slow pace and lack of resources, impacting its ability to address misconduct cases effectively.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Law
fromPadailypost
18 hours ago

Woodside releases investigation of Town Manager's allegations

Woodside Councilman Paul Goeld violated open meeting laws regarding his hiring process, according to an investigation into allegations by Town Manager Jason Ledbetter.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

A former Live Nation executive alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about financial misconduct and seeks $35 million in damages.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Indian government investigating TCS after police sting

Reports indicate that an initial inquiry, triggered by a complaint relating to religious practices, has brought to light disturbing allegations involving sexual harassment, rape, and attempts at forced religious conversion of female employees by certain individuals in supervisory roles.
Women in technology
#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
UK politics

Gov.uk says AI gaslighting Brits with stale Gov.uk data

Outdated GOV.UK pages are being scraped by AI, leading to inaccurate summaries and undermining public confidence in government information.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
UK politics
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Gov.uk says AI gaslighting Brits with stale Gov.uk data

Outdated GOV.UK pages are being scraped by AI, leading to inaccurate summaries and undermining public confidence in government information.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
4 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
4 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
4 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
3 days ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 weeks ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
Digital life
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Law
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Meta loosened safety standards because 'the stock price is down': whistleblowers detail Big Tech's engagement-over-safety playbook - Silicon Canals

Major tech platforms prioritize engagement and stock performance over content safety, with resource allocation revealing true organizational values over public messaging.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
World news
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Under Pressure: Exploring the effect of legal and criminal threats on security researchers and journalists - DataBreaches.Net

Most surveyed journalists and security researchers face legal or criminal threats, yet most do not retract or change their work in response.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

In fighting a whistleblower suit, WPP put its own account of media agecny trading on the public record

The $100 million whistleblower lawsuit Richard Foster filed against WPP last November is back in focus. New court filings - including WPP's motion to dismiss and exhibits that place Foster's own internal documents into the public record for the first time - have added significant texture to both sides of a case that initial headlines only scratched the surface of.
Business
Marketing
fromWhoWhatWhy
2 months ago

Whistleblowers Warn That Ad Industry Is Fueling Online Hatred and Climate Crisis - WhoWhatWhy

Major advertising agencies are enabling harm by funding hate, legitimizing polluting industries, undermining DEI, and offering only lip service to ethical responsibilities.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Corruption watchdog warns graft on the rise globally

Established Western democracies are experiencing rising perceived public-sector corruption, with historic clean-governance scores eroding and anti-corruption leadership weakening.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands | TechCrunch

The company also reported a fivefold increase in legal requests from law enforcement agencies, government regulators, and legal representatives in 2025, with 1,470 requests up from 2024's 238 requests. While the company previously shared moderation reports in 2023 and 2024, this is the first time it's put together a comprehensive transparency report. The new report tackles other areas outside of moderation, like regulatory compliance and account verification information, among other things.
Social media marketing
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
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