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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK equality watchdog: Met Police facial recognition unlawful | Computer Weekly

The law is clear: everyone has the right to privacy, to freedom of expression and to freedom of assembly. These rights are vital for any democratic society," he said. "As such, there must be clear rules which guarantee that live facial-recognition technology is used only where necessary, proportionate and constrained by appropriate safeguards. We believe that the Metropolitan Police's current policy falls short of this standard.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta illegally collected Flo users' menstrual data, jury rules

This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech. Companies like Meta that covertly profit from users' most intimate information must be held accountable.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Meta argues its AI needs personal information from social media posts to learn Australian concepts'

Meta argues that generative AI models need large and diverse datasets which can only be achieved through real human discussions found in Facebook and Instagram posts.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records

The Supreme Court temporarily allows the DOGE team access to sensitive Social Security data, overriding lower court restrictions.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe

The Belgian Court ruled that the Transparency and Consent Framework for online advertising violates EU GDPR regulations.
Wearables
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

Wearable neurotechnology is advancing, but legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with privacy and data protection issues.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

Ninth Circuit Hands Users A Big Win: Californians Can Sue Out-of-State Corporations That Violate State Privacy Laws

Consumers can sue multinational companies in their home courts for violations of state data privacy laws.
The Ninth Circuit's ruling affirms consumer rights against multinational corporations.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

CIPA Litigation Narrowed: Key Court Ruling Offers Relief to Employers

CIPA lawsuits are targeting modern web tracking practices and require evidence of actual content interception for liability.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

A Bay Area lawsuit just landed more than 100,000 Californians cash payments

Many Californians are receiving cash settlements from a lawsuit against Thomson Reuters over its data collection practices that allegedly put personal identities up for sale.
Silicon Valley real estate
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