FBI Director tells Senate he doesn’t understand demand for strong encryption
‘We are fighting a war on terror,’ said one senator sympathetic to the push for encryption backdoors.
On Jul 8, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Google under mounting pressure to give U.S. users the ‘right to be forgotten’
A consumer-rights group says it’s the right thing to do.
On Jul 7, 2015 by Eric Geller
Former attorney general says the government might offer Edward Snowden a deal
Snowden’s exile could end in a plea bargain.
On Jul 7, 2015 by Curt Hopkins
The battle over the future of encryption returns to Capitol Hill
Comey is likely to face heated questions about the vagueness of his proposals.
On Jul 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Windows 10 can share your Wi-Fi password with your Facebook friends
Convenient or creepy? It’s hard to tell.
On Jul 3, 2015 by Mike Wehner
Your child’s school records aren’t as safe as you think
A new company could be buying and selling your kid’s information.
On Jul 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter
Snapchat update makes it easier than ever to screenshot a snap
Don’t find yourself on the wrong end of a stolen snap.
On Jul 2, 2015 by Mike Wehner
Facebook’s new image-recognition feature is the creepiest thing ever
You can’t run or hide, but you could deactivate.
On Jun 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.K. government illegally spied on human-rights groups
The spy agency says it was a mistake.
On Jun 22, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
These couples are broadcasting their entire lives to the Internet
But peeking into the bedroom or bathroom will cost you.
On Jun 20, 2015 by Luke Winkie
The sex tape tipping point: What the Hulk Hogan trial means for the future of privacy
It’s not just about laws and money. It’s about consent.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
AT&T, Verizon earn failing grades on latest EFF privacy scorecard
Many of the services you use every day failed badly.
On Jun 17, 2015 by William Turton
New bill would stop the FBI from launching spy planes without a warrant
Privacy advocates have praised the bill as a win for civil liberties.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Eric Geller
Major bug in Apple’s computer OS leaves your passwords dangerously exposed
If you’re an Apple fan, this isn’t great news.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Mike Wehner
Apple, Google, Facebook refuse to agree that facial recognition should be opt-in only
Do you have the right to opt out of facial recognition? Not yet.
On Jun 17, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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