Articles
Facebook and Google’s pervasive surveillance poses an unprecedented danger to human rights
The surveillance-based business model of Facebook and Google is inherently incompatible with the right to privacy and poses a systemic threat to a range of other rights.
The surveillance-based business model of Facebook and Google is inherently incompatible with the right to privacy and poses a systemic threat to a range of other rights.
More Than Half of Americans Are Concerned About Smart Speaker Data Privacy
A new report estimates over half of Americans are concerned about smart speaker data privacy.
A new report estimates over half of Americans are concerned about smart speaker data privacy.
The California DMV Is Making $50M a Year Selling Drivers’ Personal Information
A document obtained by Motherboard shows how DMVs sell people’s names, addresses, and other personal information to generate revenue.
A document obtained by Motherboard shows how DMVs sell people’s names, addresses, and other personal information to generate revenue.
The app relied on information from the social network's vast collection of user-uploaded photos and facial-recognition data to identify people in real life within seconds.
FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks Targeting US Automotive Industry
It is targeting sensitive corporate and enterprise data.
Privacy Law News
Forced Phone Fingerprint Unlock is Constitutional, Judge Says
The ruling adds to a growing list of disparate court opinions about whether forcing individuals to open their cell phones with biometric identifiers violates the Fifth Amendment’s right against self-incrimination.
California Cops Can’t Search Vehicles for ID Without Warrant
California police can’t search inside a suspect’s vehicle for identification if the driver refuses to produce a license and registration on demand.
The ruling adds to a growing list of disparate court opinions about whether forcing individuals to open their cell phones with biometric identifiers violates the Fifth Amendment’s right against self-incrimination.
California Cops Can’t Search Vehicles for ID Without Warrant
California police can’t search inside a suspect’s vehicle for identification if the driver refuses to produce a license and registration on demand.
Singapore Invokes "Fake News" Law for the First Time
"Fake News" Law in effect in Singapore.
Wins
Mozilla to Block Fingerprinters by Default in Firefox 72
Fingerprinters are a tracking method that allows a company to track you based on the characteristics of your computer rather than through tracking cookies.
Twitter finally upgrades its 2FA security feature. Mobile number no longer required!
Twitter users now have an improved way to better safeguard their accounts from being compromised.
Fingerprinters are a tracking method that allows a company to track you based on the characteristics of your computer rather than through tracking cookies.
Twitter finally upgrades its 2FA security feature. Mobile number no longer required!
Twitter users now have an improved way to better safeguard their accounts from being compromised.
How-Tos
Black Friday Scams 101: How to Recognize Them and Stay Safe
Black Friday, just like any other seasonal events, attracts all sorts of crowds, including scammers. Know how to spot and avoid them.
Safety first: the short, simple guide to securing all your passwords
Here are four easy steps to unhackability.
Black Friday, just like any other seasonal events, attracts all sorts of crowds, including scammers. Know how to spot and avoid them.
Safety first: the short, simple guide to securing all your passwords
Here are four easy steps to unhackability.