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#surveillance

Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy

Locate X allows warrantless surveillance, igniting serious privacy concerns over government tracking without court oversight.

Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones

The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.

Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly

The unlawful surveillance of journalists by police raises serious concerns about press freedom and the protection of confidential sources.

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.

EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern DW 10/02/2024

The draft EU law may unintentionally lead to increased surveillance under the guise of combating child sexual abuse.

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.

Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy

Locate X allows warrantless surveillance, igniting serious privacy concerns over government tracking without court oversight.

Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones

The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.

Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly

The unlawful surveillance of journalists by police raises serious concerns about press freedom and the protection of confidential sources.

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.

EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern DW 10/02/2024

The draft EU law may unintentionally lead to increased surveillance under the guise of combating child sexual abuse.

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.
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From 'secret recordings' to 'sniper rifles' - what the jury in the Diarmuid Phelan murder trial didn't hear

Defendant Diarmuid Phelan's defence raised privacy concerns over court artist's presence during pre-trial, stressing the impact of prior threats against him.
#data-protection

Thoughts on behavioral advertising, Meta and privacy

Targeted advertising criticism leads to legal challenges for companies like Meta.

EDPS presents annual report

Emphasis on adaptability in digital and regulatory advancements for 2023
Need for human-centric policies in AI development for privacy and data protection

To Fight Surveillance Pricing, We Need Privacy First

Surveillance pricing involves setting personalized prices using personal data without consumer consent.

Why Individual Rights Can't Protect Privacy

Privacy rights place undue responsibility on individuals, often leaving them unprepared to protect their own privacy.

AI recruitment tools are still a privacy nightmare - here's how the ICO plans to crack down on misuse

The ICO has highlighted significant privacy concerns regarding AI recruitment tools and issued nearly 300 recommendations to ensure fair data processing.

Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules

A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.

Thoughts on behavioral advertising, Meta and privacy

Targeted advertising criticism leads to legal challenges for companies like Meta.

EDPS presents annual report

Emphasis on adaptability in digital and regulatory advancements for 2023
Need for human-centric policies in AI development for privacy and data protection

To Fight Surveillance Pricing, We Need Privacy First

Surveillance pricing involves setting personalized prices using personal data without consumer consent.

Why Individual Rights Can't Protect Privacy

Privacy rights place undue responsibility on individuals, often leaving them unprepared to protect their own privacy.

AI recruitment tools are still a privacy nightmare - here's how the ICO plans to crack down on misuse

The ICO has highlighted significant privacy concerns regarding AI recruitment tools and issued nearly 300 recommendations to ensure fair data processing.

Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules

A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.
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#class-action-lawsuit

Ever use Google's incognito mode? You may be entitled to up to $5,000

Google users who used incognito mode from 2016-2023 may join a class action lawsuit for alleged privacy violations.

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.

Ever use Google's incognito mode? You may be entitled to up to $5,000

Google users who used incognito mode from 2016-2023 may join a class action lawsuit for alleged privacy violations.

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.
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#supreme-court

The SCOTUS Term to Come

Upcoming Supreme Court term could reshape First Amendment rights, particularly regarding adult content age verification laws.

Aerial and Drone Surveillance: 2024 in Review

Aerial surveillance poses a significant threat to privacy, necessitating updated legal frameworks to protect individual rights.

Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from X in Trump election-interference case

The Supreme Court declined to hear X's appeal regarding a search warrant in Trump's election-interference case, affecting social media's role in privacy rights.

The SCOTUS Term to Come

Upcoming Supreme Court term could reshape First Amendment rights, particularly regarding adult content age verification laws.

Aerial and Drone Surveillance: 2024 in Review

Aerial surveillance poses a significant threat to privacy, necessitating updated legal frameworks to protect individual rights.

Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from X in Trump election-interference case

The Supreme Court declined to hear X's appeal regarding a search warrant in Trump's election-interference case, affecting social media's role in privacy rights.
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#fisa

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in Review

Section 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in Review

Section 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
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#court-ruling

Enforcement of an Anti-Money Laundering Law Delayed After Court Reversal

The Corporate Transparency Act's enforcement has been halted by a court, maintaining privacy for corporate owners amid legal challenges.

US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules | TechCrunch

U.S. border agents now require a warrant to search electronic devices at the border.

Enforcement of an Anti-Money Laundering Law Delayed After Court Reversal

The Corporate Transparency Act's enforcement has been halted by a court, maintaining privacy for corporate owners amid legal challenges.

US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules | TechCrunch

U.S. border agents now require a warrant to search electronic devices at the border.
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#technology-advocacy

EFF Awards Night: Celebrating Digital Rights Founders Advancing Free Speech and Access to Information Around the World

Technology and digital rights advocates are vital for ensuring privacy, free speech, and access to information globally amid increasing political and economic challenges.

Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in Review

EFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.

EFF Awards Night: Celebrating Digital Rights Founders Advancing Free Speech and Access to Information Around the World

Technology and digital rights advocates are vital for ensuring privacy, free speech, and access to information globally amid increasing political and economic challenges.

Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in Review

EFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.
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#education-policy

New CA Law Bars Schools from Forcing Teachers to 'Out' LGBTQ Students to Parents

California's AB 1955 law safeguards LGBTQ student privacy by preventing schools from notifying parents about their child's sexual identity.

Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students

The South Western School District's installation of windows in gender-inclusive restrooms has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from advocacy groups.

New CA Law Bars Schools from Forcing Teachers to 'Out' LGBTQ Students to Parents

California's AB 1955 law safeguards LGBTQ student privacy by preventing schools from notifying parents about their child's sexual identity.

Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students

The South Western School District's installation of windows in gender-inclusive restrooms has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from advocacy groups.
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#border-searches

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Germany: Compensation for Facebook data breach victims DW 11/18/2024

Millions of German Facebook users are eligible for compensation due to a significant data breach without needing to prove specific damages.

Australian parliamentary inquiry stops short of backing social media ban for under-16s

Empower users with control over social media algorithms while enhancing privacy, without recommending a ban on under-16s accessing these platforms.
#workplace-surveillance

Worker surveillance must comply with credit reporting rules

The CFPB emphasizes that third-party employment reports must meet FCRA consent and transparency standards to protect workers from surveillance and algorithmic bias.

Government must be careful not to kill the work-from-home golden goose

Workplace surveillance is a growing concern in remote work environments
Employers are using various forms of monitoring to track employees

Worker surveillance must comply with credit reporting rules

The CFPB emphasizes that third-party employment reports must meet FCRA consent and transparency standards to protect workers from surveillance and algorithmic bias.

Government must be careful not to kill the work-from-home golden goose

Workplace surveillance is a growing concern in remote work environments
Employers are using various forms of monitoring to track employees
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#electronic-monitoring

EFF to Massachusetts' Highest Court: Pretrial Electronic Monitoring Should Not Eviscerate Privacy Rights

Law enforcement cannot access location monitoring data for unrelated purposes without a warrant, emphasizing the need for privacy rights even for monitored individuals.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.

EFF to Massachusetts' Highest Court: Pretrial Electronic Monitoring Should Not Eviscerate Privacy Rights

Law enforcement cannot access location monitoring data for unrelated purposes without a warrant, emphasizing the need for privacy rights even for monitored individuals.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.
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Privacy concerns raised over policy requiring California high school students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom

Edison High School's new bathroom policy raises student privacy concerns.
Tracking restroom visits might violate students' rights.
Guidelines aim to enhance safety during emergencies.
#legal-issues

Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule

Coin Center's lawsuit against the IRS over crypto transaction disclosure is permitted to proceed, highlighting concerns about privacy rights and government surveillance.

Hayward man charged with a felony for allegedly uploading nude pictures of high school girlfriend

A young man faces felony charges for distributing explicit images of his ex-girlfriend, raising significant legal and ethical questions.

Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule

Coin Center's lawsuit against the IRS over crypto transaction disclosure is permitted to proceed, highlighting concerns about privacy rights and government surveillance.

Hayward man charged with a felony for allegedly uploading nude pictures of high school girlfriend

A young man faces felony charges for distributing explicit images of his ex-girlfriend, raising significant legal and ethical questions.
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#government-surveillance

U.S. Senate and Biden Administration Shamefully Renew and Expand FISA Section 702, Ushering in a Two Year Expansion of Unconstitutional Mass Surveillance

RISAA bill expands government surveillance authority, including Section 702 of FISA, with minimal reforms.

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'

Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

The Patriot Act 2.0

Edward Snowden criticizes FISA 702 renewal as a major privacy rights infringement.

U.S. Senate and Biden Administration Shamefully Renew and Expand FISA Section 702, Ushering in a Two Year Expansion of Unconstitutional Mass Surveillance

RISAA bill expands government surveillance authority, including Section 702 of FISA, with minimal reforms.

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'

Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

The Patriot Act 2.0

Edward Snowden criticizes FISA 702 renewal as a major privacy rights infringement.
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Exclusive | Accessing Adams' locked cell phone will be 'monumentally difficult' for feds: experts

Mayor Eric Adams' changed phone password complicates FBI investigation, posing challenges in accessing encrypted data.
Tech companies' resistance to unlocking devices highlights ongoing conflicts over user privacy rights.
#prince-harry

Prince Harry's visa will stay private despite admitted drug use, judge rules

Prince Harry won a legal victory keeping his visa application private, emphasizing the importance of individual privacy rights over public interest.

Judge rejects Heritage Foundation bid to release Prince Harry visa records

Prince Harry's right to privacy in immigration matters supersedes public interest claims, as ruled by a U.S. judge.

Judge makes ruling over Harry's US visa case as Duke pays tribute to Diana - live

Prince Harry's US visa application will remain private after a court ruling, despite concerns raised due to his admissions of past drug use.

Prince Harry's visa will stay private despite admitted drug use, judge rules

Prince Harry won a legal victory keeping his visa application private, emphasizing the importance of individual privacy rights over public interest.

Judge rejects Heritage Foundation bid to release Prince Harry visa records

Prince Harry's right to privacy in immigration matters supersedes public interest claims, as ruled by a U.S. judge.

Judge makes ruling over Harry's US visa case as Duke pays tribute to Diana - live

Prince Harry's US visa application will remain private after a court ruling, despite concerns raised due to his admissions of past drug use.
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Murdoch succession fight to play out behind closed doors, Nevada court rules

Rupert Murdoch's hearings on family trust succession will remain closed to the public, despite media coalition's request for transparency.
#gdpr

EDPB to address 'pay or consent' at next plenary

The European Data Protection Board will discuss Meta's advertising subscription model and enforcement of GDPR.

The privacy paywall has landed in the UK - here's what you can do about it

The 'Pay or Consent' model challenges privacy rights by linking access to news with payment or personal data sharing.
Legal and ethical dilemmas arise from the monetization of privacy under GDPR and European law.

Elon Musk's X agrees to pause EU data processing for training Grok | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's company agreed to halt using European's data for AI model training after GDPR concerns.

IAB Europe's ad consent popups pose privacy problem

Popup solicitations for targeted ads in Europe count as personal information.
Real-Time Bidding (RTB) conflicts with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.

Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; opinion says

EU data protection rules restrict unlimited use of personal data; publicly shared information may not be utilized for targeted ads without time limit.

EDPB to address 'pay or consent' at next plenary

The European Data Protection Board will discuss Meta's advertising subscription model and enforcement of GDPR.

The privacy paywall has landed in the UK - here's what you can do about it

The 'Pay or Consent' model challenges privacy rights by linking access to news with payment or personal data sharing.
Legal and ethical dilemmas arise from the monetization of privacy under GDPR and European law.

Elon Musk's X agrees to pause EU data processing for training Grok | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's company agreed to halt using European's data for AI model training after GDPR concerns.

IAB Europe's ad consent popups pose privacy problem

Popup solicitations for targeted ads in Europe count as personal information.
Real-Time Bidding (RTB) conflicts with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.

Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; opinion says

EU data protection rules restrict unlimited use of personal data; publicly shared information may not be utilized for targeted ads without time limit.
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Will German police get to do secret house searches? DW 09/08/2024

Faeser's proposal allows spy software installation in suspects' homes, reminiscent of Stasi, facing parliament approval and opposition.
#surveillance-technology

You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public

The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.

The police can't track your cellphone without a warrant, judge rules

The use of StingRay technology without a warrant is unconstitutional, as ruled by a Manhattan federal judge, highlighting privacy concerns in surveillance.

Legal Aid: Adams is illegally installing gun surveillance tech in subways

Mayor Eric Adams is accused of violating the law by implementing surveillance technology without proper review.

Brooklyn Defender Services files suit against NYC Department of Correction over phone call surveillance

The class-action lawsuit accuses the New York City Department of Correction of unlawful mass surveillance of phone calls within city jails.

You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public

The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.

The police can't track your cellphone without a warrant, judge rules

The use of StingRay technology without a warrant is unconstitutional, as ruled by a Manhattan federal judge, highlighting privacy concerns in surveillance.

Legal Aid: Adams is illegally installing gun surveillance tech in subways

Mayor Eric Adams is accused of violating the law by implementing surveillance technology without proper review.

Brooklyn Defender Services files suit against NYC Department of Correction over phone call surveillance

The class-action lawsuit accuses the New York City Department of Correction of unlawful mass surveillance of phone calls within city jails.
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#mental-health

'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent

Organizations must seek explicit permission to use images of minors to prevent harm.
Ignorance of a child's status does not excuse the misuse of their likeness. It is crucial to consider the emotional impact on vulnerable individuals.

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Forced outing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leads to mental health issues and lack of support, emphasizing the need for awareness and education on gender identity and sexuality.

'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent

Organizations must seek explicit permission to use images of minors to prevent harm.
Ignorance of a child's status does not excuse the misuse of their likeness. It is crucial to consider the emotional impact on vulnerable individuals.

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Forced outing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leads to mental health issues and lack of support, emphasizing the need for awareness and education on gender identity and sexuality.
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Montana becomes eighth state to put measure protecting abortion on ballot

Montana will vote on abortion rights in November, potentially enshrining existing privacy rulings in its constitution.
#california-law

Court to California: Try a Privacy Law, Not Online Censorship

The Ninth Circuit court's ruling supports free speech and privacy against stringent provisions of California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.

Who's selling your digital data? California offers tools to protect online privacy

California requires data brokers to report location data sales, revealing extensive personal data collection.

Court to California: Try a Privacy Law, Not Online Censorship

The Ninth Circuit court's ruling supports free speech and privacy against stringent provisions of California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.

Who's selling your digital data? California offers tools to protect online privacy

California requires data brokers to report location data sales, revealing extensive personal data collection.
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#ai-ethics

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.

AI-powered 'undressing' websites are getting sued

The San Francisco City Attorney's office is suing 16 websites for creating non-consensual deepfake pornography of women and girls.

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.

AI-powered 'undressing' websites are getting sued

The San Francisco City Attorney's office is suing 16 websites for creating non-consensual deepfake pornography of women and girls.
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#artificial-intelligence

A world-first law in Europe is targeting artificial intelligence. Other countries can learn from it

Governments worldwide need robust regulations to manage the dual nature of AI, balancing innovation with public safety.

Artificial intelligence doesn't think, it doesn't learn, it doesn't decide'

The article highlights the gender biases in artificial intelligence and stresses the importance of addressing biases in AI systems.

A world-first law in Europe is targeting artificial intelligence. Other countries can learn from it

Governments worldwide need robust regulations to manage the dual nature of AI, balancing innovation with public safety.

Artificial intelligence doesn't think, it doesn't learn, it doesn't decide'

The article highlights the gender biases in artificial intelligence and stresses the importance of addressing biases in AI systems.
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Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right Now

Advocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.
EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.

Calls Mount-from Principal UN Human Rights Official, Business, and Tech Groups-To Address Dangerous Flaws in Draft UN Surveillance Treaty

Calls to add human rights protections and fix flaws in proposed UN surveillance treaty are mounting, as many flaws risk jeopardizing fundamental rights globally.

Meta to pay $1.4B to settle Texas facial recognition suit over collecting data without consent

Meta Platforms will pay $1.4 billion to Texas to settle a lawsuit over biometric data collection without consent.

The Alaska Supreme Court Takes Aerial Surveillance's Threat to Privacy Seriously, Other Courts Should Too

Alaska Supreme Court ruled warrant needed for aerial backyard photography.

Fatemeh Fannizadeh on Crypto Law, Switzerland and How KYC Is Failing

Financial surveillance and compliance with financial laws can disproportionately impact innocent individuals, leading to a call for innovative solutions like DeFi and privacy technology.

Police officers won't be forced to disclose their gender identity to state officials following lawsuit

Police officers in California no longer need to disclose their gender identity during traffic stops reporting.

University investigating after trans woman filmed and confronted in bathroom

Universities need to ensure a safe environment for all students including trans individuals.

Forced outing policies increase risks of major depression in LGBTQ+ youth

Forced outing of LGBTQ+ students can lead to increased depression, low family support, and high stress levels.

Worried About Data Brokers in California? Here's How to Protect Yourself Online | KQED

The article highlights how data brokers track personal information and the need for consumer data protection regulations.

EFF Submits Comments on FRT to Commission on Civil Rights

Governments and businesses are increasingly using facial recognition technology to track individuals, posing threats to privacy and security.

What is Fisa, and what does it mean for no-warrant spying?

The US Congress passed a two-year reauthorization of the controversial section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance on communications, sparking debates on privacy vs. security.

House Poised to Vote on Mass Spying Authority Critics Call "Patriot Act 2.0"

FBI and NSA have abused surveillance authority to collect US citizens' communications.

Michael Jackson's accusers seek to open sealed records that include nude photos of the singer

MJJ Productions is fighting to keep sealed court records, specifically nude photographs of Michael Jackson, out of the hands of his accusers.
The production company argues that the photographs were not taken willingly and are protected by a court-entered protective order.

Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode

Google agreed to destroy or de-identify records from Incognito mode
Settlement mandates greater disclosure and limits on data collection

GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint

The UK's Data Protection Authority found the GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
The complaint was based on extensive anonymous testimonies highlighting the negative impact of tagging on individuals' privacy, family life, and health.
The Information Commissioner's Office issued an Enforcement Notice and formal warning to the UK's borders and immigration ministerial department.

EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of Service

EFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.
Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.

EU top court upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards DW 03/21/2024

The European Court of Justice upheld the regulation of having two fingerprints on identity cards, citing the importance in preventing identity theft.
The ECJ justified the decision by stating that fingerprints are crucial for the interoperability of verification systems and can be more efficient than facial images.

Starmer says everyone should butt out' and give Kate some privacy after surgery

Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the Princess of Wales' right to privacy during her recovery from surgery.
The UK privacy watchdog is assessing a breach report related to the alleged accessing of Kate's private details.
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