Tag: privacy
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A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress
[ad_1] Congress may be closer than ever to passing a comprehensive data privacy framework after key House and Senate committee leaders released a new proposal on Sunday. The bipartisan proposal, titled the American Privacy Rights Act, or APRA, would limit the types of consumer data companies can collect, retain, and use to what they need…
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House passes bill that would bar data brokers from selling Americans’ personal information to ‘adversary’ countries
[ad_1] The House of Representatives a measure targeting data brokers’ ability to sell Americans’ personal data to “adversary” countries, like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act passed with a unanimous 414 – 0 vote. The , which was introduced alongside a measure that could force a ban…
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A Vending Machine Error Revealed Secret Face Recognition Tech
[ad_1] Canada-based University of Waterloo is racing to remove M&M-branded smart vending machines from campus after outraged students discovered the machines were covertly collecting face recognition data without their consent. The scandal started when a student using the alias SquidKid47 posted an image on Reddit showing a campus vending machine error message, “Invenda.Vending.FacialRecognitionApp.exe,” displayed after…
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A Backroom Deal Looms Over a High-Stakes US Surveillance Fight
[ad_1] Johnson, notably, previously voted in favor of legislation that would have drastically reformed the 702 program with a slew of privacy protections. Despite the uncommon bipartisan support for reforming Section 702, sources familiar with the negotiations say pro-privacy amendments have a history of dying in backroom deals. An amendment proposed last summer to ban…
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Experts urge vigilance in wake of ‘supermassive leak’ of digital data – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Canadian cybersecurity researchers are voicing concern and urging people to be vigilant after reports that a staggering 26 billion records have been exposed in a “supermassive leak.” According to the organizations CyberNews and Security Discovery, data from popular platforms including LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Dropbox and Adobe has been exposed in what…
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How to find hidden cameras in hotels and house rentals: We tested five ways — and one’s the clear winner
[ad_1] Hidden cameras are being found in hotel rooms, house rentals, cruise ships, and even airplane bathrooms, leaving many travelers to wonder: “Could a hidden camera be watching me?” Spycams, as they’re called, are getting smaller, harder to find and easier to buy. From alarm clocks to air fresheners, water bottles and toothbrush holders, cameras…
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A Bloody Pig Mask Is Just Part of a Wild New Criminal Charge Against eBay
[ad_1] “EBay’s actions against us had a damaging and permanent impact on us—emotionally, psychologically, physically, reputationally, and financially—and we strongly pushed federal prosecutors for further indictments to deter corporate executives and board members from creating a culture where stalking and harassment is tolerated or encouraged,” Ina and David Steiner say in a victim statement published…
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How to Be More Anonymous Online
[ad_1] Beyond the web, trackers embedded in your mobile applications can gather data on your activity. On Android, you should turn off personalized ads through Google’s My Ad Center, simply toggling the setting to off. Also, delete your device’s advertising ID by going to Settings, Privacy, Ads and clicking on the Delete advertising ID option.…
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5 reasons why you should keep your life private according to psychology | The Times of India
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Should you turn off Apple’s new NameDrop feature? Experts weigh in – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The release of Apple’s new NameDrop feature has prompted some U.S. police departments to share concerns over children’s privacy. NameDrop, currently available on Apple’s iOS 17.1, allows iPhone or Apple Watch users to quickly share contact information by holding two devices closely together. On Sunday, the Watertown Police Department in Connecticut warned on Facebook that…