UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law
The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse. [ more ]
Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Passed the House, Now it Should Pass the Senate
The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, protecting location data privacy, advocates for privacy rights, and closing a dangerous loophole. [ more ]
Research: Privacy as Pretense: Empirically Mapping the Gap Between Legislative & Judicial Protections of Privacy
60% of data privacy cases in U.S. federal courts from 2000 to 2020 were dismissed for failure to meet the strict injury threshold of Article III standing requirements.
There is a significant gap between the intended protection of privacy by legislators and the interpretation of courts in privacy cases. [ more ]
Contextual advertising is a sustainable and effective solution rooted in protecting consumer privacy and targeting based on context.
Advancements in machine learning and AI have enhanced contextual advertising by enabling precise sentiment analysis and improving brand safety. [ more ]
Google says Chrome's new real-time URL scanner won't invade your privacy
Safe Browsing feature in Google Chrome now offers real-time updates for all users with privacy-preserving URL protection.
Real-time checking against a remote server is used to enhance protection against malicious websites by reducing server requests and ensuring efficient processing. [ more ]
Here's how Prop. E could change police surveillance in SF
Proposition E focuses on new police technology like drones and facial recognition.
The measure exempts the police department from approval processes for surveillance plans, which critics argue is a step backwards in terms of privacy protection. [ more ]