#privacy-advocacy tag

Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

Alphabet faces a complaint from privacy groups for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act regarding user software application restrictions.

EU data protection

fromTheregister

2 months ago

noyb sends Meta C&D demanding no EU user data AI training

Meta faces legal challenges from noyb over its AI training methods and GDPR compliance regarding user data.

fromFast Company

3 months ago

The cybersecurity law that quietly underpins U.S. digital defenses is about to expire

CISA 2015's potential expiration prompts vital discussions on cybersecurity data sharing between private firms and government.

fromTechSpot

4 months ago

"MyTerms" draft standard wants to fix what Do Not Track couldn't

The MyTerms standard introduces user-friendly privacy contracts for online services.

It aims to empower users to dictate their privacy preferences.

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Y Combinator's police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation | TechCrunch

Flock Safety raised $275 million at a $7.5 billion valuation, showcasing significant growth in video surveillance technology.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

6 months ago

DeepSeek's Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China

DeepSeek collects various types of user inputs, emphasizing the importance of privacy when interacting with AI.

Users should refrain from sharing sensitive personal information with AI platforms.

fromNextgov.com

6 months ago

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

The report revealed that biometric technologies at U.S. airports show over 99% accuracy, marking significant advancements in traveler identity verification by DHS.

Miscellaneous

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

Eva Galperin exemplifies cypherpunks' commitment to privacy and freedom online, shaped by her personal history of political oppression.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

9 months ago

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

This legislative session brought notable victories for privacy advocates, including the defeat of four dangerous bills that threatened consumer privacy and prior progress.