TikTok Poses Similar Data And Privacy Risks As Facebook, GoogleIn the first half of 2020, TikTok amassed 184.7 million downloads in the U.S., making it the second-most downloaded app behind Zoom.
Data-Sharing Pact Between EU and U.S. Struck Down By Top CourtThe "Privacy Shield" agreement allowed thousands of companies to transfer EU citizens' data to the United States.
Detroit Man's Arrest Highlights Racial Bias In Facial Recognition TechRobert Williams' case sheds light on how facial recognition algorithms make far more false identifications of Black and Asian faces than White ones.
The U.S. Needs Tens Of Thousands Of Contact Tracers. Most Aren't ThereExperts say we need 30 contact tracers per 100,000 people. In many places, staff counts are well below that. Departments are hiring in the thousands.
More Cities Are Testing Drones As Tools To Control COVID-19 SpreadDrones can provide a safe way for first responders to interact with potentially infected individuals. But the devices may also pose privacy concerns.
FCC Proposes Fines For 4 Wireless Carriers Over Privacy AllegationsThe FCC said it wants the nation's four biggest wireless carriers to pay more than $200 million in fines to settle allegations of privacy violations.
Personal Information Of 10 Million MGM Hotel Guests Posted OnlineA hacking forum posted the information this week from a breach that occurred last summer.
Groups Call For Chicago PD To Stop Using Facial Recognition TechnologyMore than 70 groups signed a letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot urging her to end the practice, citing racial bias and privacy concerns.
FCC: Wireless Carriers Violated Federal Law By Selling Location DataFCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the agency's findings in a letter to lawmakers in the House of Representatives.
How Your Holiday Tech Gift Could Compromise Other People's PrivacyConsumer privacy advocacy groups and other tech companies want to inform shoppers on how gadget gifts may compromise user security.
California Attorney General Seeks Court Order For Facebook DocumentsThe California Attorney General's Office says Facebook has failed to hand over subpoenaed documents in an ongoing investigation.
ACLU Sues Government For Records On Its Use Of Facial RecognitionThe ACLU filed a freedom of information lawsuit against three government agencies for access to records on the use of facial recognition technology.
Facebook Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm After WhatsApp HackWhatsApp says close to 1,400 users were affected by the security breach, and many were reportedly journalists and human rights activists.
Facebook Is Getting Rid Of Its Tag Suggestions FeatureFacebook calls the new setting "an easy on or off switch" for facial recognition in all its uses.
YouTube Removes Over 100K Videos Under New Hate Speech RulesYouTube recently revised its policies to explicitly ban videos promoting extremist ideologies or certain conspiracy theories.
Facebook Unveils New Data Privacy ToolThe Off-Facebook Activity tool will allow users to view and clear personal information Facebook has received from other websites and platforms.
NYC Bill Would Ban Companies From Selling Cellphone Location DataA New York City bill would ban the sale of any cellphone location data collected within the five boroughs.
Sen. Schumer Wants FaceApp Investigated Over Russian TiesThe Russian-based app transforms users from young to old to another gender. It's an internet craze, but Sen. Chuck Schumer may just cancel it.
San Francisco Votes To Ban City Depts. From Using Facial RecognitionCity officials voted 8-1 in favor of legislation that would ban facial recognition tools from being used by local government.
What You Need To Know About DNA Testing KitsSome companies may be using your DNA for research. Consumer Reports health reporter Kevin Loria explains.
Report: FEMA Wrongly Shared Natural Disaster Victims' Personal DataA government watchdog found FEMA had given the personal information of about 2.3 million ​people who survived several natural disasters.
Facebook Faces Criminal Investigation Over Data PrivacyFederal prosecutors have subpoenaed documents from at least two smart phone companies in a criminal investigation into Facebook.
Congress May Soon Unveil Major Data Privacy LegislationUS tech companies will likely face the prospect of regulation after several user privacy scandals and Russian meddling into the 2016 election.
Marriott, Equifax CEOs To Testify Before Senate On Data BreachesA Senate panel is set to hear testimony Thursday on recent private sector data breaches.
Lawmakers Are Getting The Ball Rolling On A National Privacy LawThe Senate Commerce Committee heard from big tech representatives on a potential federal privacy law during a hearing Wednesday.
Google Didn't Notify Users Its Nest Alarm System Has A MicrophoneIt was only after Google announced a voice-assistant update to the Nest Guard that users learned of a built-in microphone.
Government Watchdog Recommends A Federal Internet Privacy LawA Government Accountability Office report suggests Congress look at implementing a comprehensive internet privacy law.
Almost 447 Million Personal Records Compromised By Hackers In 2018According to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, a record number of sensitive personal information was stolen by hackers last year.
FaceTime Bug Allows People To Listen In Before They AnswerNew York's governor issued a consumer alert Monday, advising FaceTime users to temporarily disable the app.
Critics Say FTC's Privacy Fines Need To Get More SeriousThe FTC issues relatively weak penalties to tech companies that break data privacy rules. A new record-breaking fine may be a chance to change that.
