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Google sued by Washington D.C., 3 states, over alleged deceptive location data practices

The suit alleges that Google made extensive use of dark patterns, among other things.

On Jan 24, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Voters want Congress to act on data privacy, poll finds

Last week, 24,000 petitions supporting a data privacy law were delivered to Congress.

On Jan 12, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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‘Being like this isn’t healthy’: TikToker says she called Verizon to check ex’s messages, sparking debate over partner surveillance

'If you have a gut feeling you should trust it.'

On Dec 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

People being scanned by facial recognition.

Another major Massachusetts city votes to ban facial recognition

Worcester becomes the 8th municipality in Massachusetts to pass a ban.

On Dec 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chair Lina Khan and FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

FTC, FCC, urged to crack down on the sale of your location data

'More needs to be done.'

On Dec 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A new surveillance state is here: Inside your own home

Our homes are looking and feeling much different.

On Dec 6, 2021 by Jake Pitre

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‘Should I go to Apple or should I go to the police?’: TikToker thinks she’s being tracked after weird message pops up on her iPhone

The viral clip has more than 17 million views.

On Dec 1, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

President Joe Biden speaking at a podium.

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

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Facebook tells LAPD it can’t use fake accounts to spy on people

It's unclear if the LAPD is actually doing it.

On Nov 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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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

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Tech newsletter: Federal data privacy law urgency

Here's a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Oct 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Advocacy group urges FTC to crack down on surveillance advertising

The petition urges the FTC to prohibit it 'as an unfair method of competition.'

On Sep 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A woman's face being scanned with facial recognition technology.

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

Los Angeles Police Department Police officer issuing a driver with a citation (ticket) for driving offences.

LAPD has been collecting social media data on anyone it interviews—even if they aren’t suspects

Documents reveal the scope of the surveillance.

On Sep 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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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