Twitter stirs confusion with new policy aimed at removing ‘private media’
The updated policy is stirring confusion online.
On Nov 30, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Biden administration to tackle link between big data and racial discrimination
‘It is critical for policymakers to understand how information policy can reduce data-driven discrimination and disparate treatment.’
On Nov 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Lawmakers push for federal data privacy law after report revealed Amazon is gutting state legislation
A recent report about Amazon is spurring lawmakers.
On Nov 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook says it will stop using facial recognition technology
The social media giant’s use of the technology had landed it in legal trouble.
On Nov 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘Privacy rights are civil rights’: Why Biden’s pick for FTC signals a new effort to protect user data
He’s been called ‘a regulator who wants to regulate.
On Sep 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Democrats urge FTC to use ‘every tool’ to combat consumer data privacy ‘crisis’
‘The commission should take advantage of every tool in its toolkit to protect consumers’ privacy.’
On Sep 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
UN calls for immediate halt to use of facial recognition
The UN noted that the technology posts ‘a serious risk to human rights.’
On Sep 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Nearly 60,000 people call on Apple to stop plan to scan iPhones
‘There is no safe way to do what they are proposing.’
On Sep 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Judge denies Clearview’s motion to dismiss ACLU lawsuit
A judge didn’t agree with Clearview’s arguments.
On Aug 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
10 federal agencies want to expand their use of facial recognition despite widespread concerns
An internal report found that the government wants to ramp up facial recognition use.
On Aug 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘The foundation for surveillance on a global basis’: Industry leaders blast Apple’s plan to scan iPhones
More than 90 groups joined together to raise concerns about the plan.
On Aug 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Apple reportedly will scan iPhones for child abuse imagery
The move is controversial because of the potential ramifications.
On Aug 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
TikTok teen says he found mom’s secret phone that has access to all his texts, photos, social media
‘I’m really upset over this, actually.’
On Aug 2, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins
A Black teenager was kicked out of a skating rink after a false facial recognition match
The girl told a local news outlet she had never been to the skating rink.
On Jul 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Activists call out Ace Hardware, Apple stores for using facial recognition on customers
They are calling on major retail companies to stop using facial recognition technology.
On Jul 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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