Privacy


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Had your face stolen lately?

Had your face stolen lately?

Had your face stolen lately?

It’s easy to reset your password or PIN after a data breach. But reset your face? Not so much.

Cameron Camp06 Oct 2020


Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Sports and training data are more sophisticated and affordable than ever. With the democratization of (sports) performance data, is your personal information safe?

James Shepperd16 Sep 2020


Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Oregon’s largest city aims to be a trailblazer when it comes to facial recognition legislation

Amer Owaida10 Sep 2020


NSA shares advice on how to limit location tracking

NSA shares advice on how to limit location tracking

NSA shares advice on how to limit location tracking

The intelligence agency warns of location tracking risks and offers tips for how to reduce the amount of data shared

Amer Owaida05 Aug 2020


Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections

Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections

Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections

The open letter highlights five security and privacy principles that require heightened attention from videoconferencing services

Amer Owaida22 Jul 2020


7 VPN services leaked data of over 20 million users, says report

7 VPN services leaked data of over 20 million users, says report

7 VPN services leaked data of over 20 million users, says report

A report calls into question the providers’ security practices and dismisses their claims of being no-log VPN services

Amer Owaida20 Jul 2020


Facial recognition technology banned in another US city

Facial recognition technology banned in another US city

Facial recognition technology banned in another US city

In a move lauded by privacy advocates, Boston joins the ranks of cities that have voted down the municipal use of the technology

Amer Owaida25 Jun 2020


Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time – and at any age. How can adults deal with various forms of online abuse and harassment?

Amer Owaida19 Jun 2020


Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?

Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?

Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?

Has the landmark law helped build a culture of privacy in organizations and have consumers become more wary of sharing their personal data?

Tony Anscombe25 May 2020