Tag #Data Privacy

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US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks

A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.

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Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Illegal Data Collection

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate insurance for illegally collecting and selling the driving behavior data of over 45 million Americans through embedded software in third-party apps, violating Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and the Texas Insurance Code; the suit ...

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UK to Allow Private Use of NHS Data for AI Development

The UK government is considering allowing private companies to profit from anonymized NHS data to fuel AI-driven healthcare advancements and boost the economy, despite concerns about data misuse and privacy.

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Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Location Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting and selling location data from over 45 million Americans without consent, using embedded tracking software in apps like GasBuddy and Life360, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and pote...

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Supreme Court to Decide TikTok Ban: National Security vs. Free Speech

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. due to concerns about Chinese government influence; the case pits national security against free speech rights and could set a significant precedent for social media regulation.

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Sex Toy Hacking Risk: UK Government Warns of Physical and Psychological Harm

A UK government-commissioned report highlights the risk of hacking Bluetooth-enabled sex toys, warning of potential physical (e.g., overheating, remote locking) and psychological (data breaches) harm due to unencrypted connections and insecure APIs.

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UK Announces Massive AI Investment Amidst Public Concern

The UK government announced a multibillion-pound investment in AI, aiming to increase computing power 20-fold by 2030, unlocking public data for AI research despite public concern and potential job displacement; the plan projects a £470bn economic boost.

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Texas AG Sues Allstate for Allegedly Selling Driving Data of 45 Million Americans

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary Arity on Monday for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans' mobile devices without their consent, violating Texas's Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Insurance Code; the suit se...

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UK Unveils Ambitious AI Plan, Sparking Ethical Debate

UK Prime Minister Starmer announced ambitious plans to make the UK an AI world leader, involving a £14 billion investment, a new supercomputer, and the use of centralized healthcare data for AI-driven research, despite ethical concerns.

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Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns

The US Supreme Court is poised to uphold a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US operations by January 19th, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech due to fears of data access and algorithmic manipulation by the Chinese government.

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Supreme Court Weighs TikTok Ban, Prioritizing National Security Concerns

The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a ban on TikTok, questioning whether the First Amendment applies, given the app's 170 million US users and concerns over Chinese ties. The law, set to take effect January 19, might restrict TikTok's operations unless its parent company divests.

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TikTok Faces US Ban: Supreme Court to Decide

Facing a January 19th deadline, TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, fights a US law mandating its sale or ban due to national security concerns, with the Supreme Court to decide.

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