Tag #Privacy

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Australian Social Media Age-Verification Trial Reveals Inaccuracies, Privacy Concerns

A trial of age-verification technology for Australia's planned social media ban for under-16s, found that face-scanning tools were inaccurate; some providers collected excessive data; and that no single solution is guaranteed to be effective, despite the planned December implementation date.

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23andMe Fined £2.31m for Massive Data Breach

The UK's privacy watchdog fined 23andMe £2.31 million for a 2023 data breach exposing the personal information of seven million people, including 150,000 Britons, leading to the company's bankruptcy and sale.

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Illinois Investigates Police Department for Sharing License Plate Data in Abortion Case

The Illinois Secretary of State is investigating the Mount Prospect Police Department for illegally sharing license-plate reader data with a Texas sheriff seeking a woman who had an abortion, violating a 2023 state law that prohibits sharing such data to track women seeking abortions or undocumented...

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France's Social Media Ban for Kids Faces Legal and Technological Hurdles

France plans to ban social media for children under 15 following two fatal school stabbings, but faces opposition from the EU, privacy concerns, and technological challenges in implementation.

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Privacy Risks of Menstrual Cycle Tracking Apps Highlighted

A University of Cambridge report warns of privacy and safety risks for women using menstrual cycle tracking apps due to the commercial exploitation of their data by femtech companies, potentially leading to health insurance discrimination and job risks; researchers advocate for better governance and...

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Telegram's Security Risks: Links to Russian Intelligence Raise Concerns

Telegram's infrastructure, managed by a company linked to Russian intelligence, raises serious security concerns because user chats are not end-to-end encrypted by default, enabling potential access to user data.

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US Requires Public Social Media Access for Foreign Student Visas

The US State Department mandates social media profile public access for foreign students applying for F, M, and J visas, effective immediately, prompting concerns about free speech and potential bias.

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EU Updates GDPR to Speed Up Cross-Border Privacy Case Resolution

The EU updated GDPR rules to improve cross-border cooperation between national data protection authorities, introducing a 15-month deadline for investigations to resolve complaints more swiftly, addressing years-long delays and aiming for greater efficiency in cross-border cases.

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France's Constitutional Council Blocks Expansion of Mass Surveillance Program

The French Constitutional Council struck down the expansion of a mass surveillance program, nicknamed "black boxes", used to combat organized crime, citing disproportionate infringement on privacy; the system, initially for counterterrorism, was already broadened to include foreign interference.

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Japanese Author Sues Official for 'Outing,' Highlighting Lack of LGBTQ+ Protections

Japanese author Kotomi Li is suing Kōfu council member Hiromi Muramatsu for publicly disclosing her transgender identity and birth name on social media without consent, marking the first 'outing' case against a public official in Japan and highlighting the lack of legal protection for LGBTQ+ individ...

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Hawaii Governor Vetoes Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

Hawaii Governor Josh Green vetoed HB 302, a bill aiming to expand medical cannabis access via telehealth and broaden qualifying conditions, due to concerns over patient privacy arising from a provision allowing health department inspection of medical records, despite legislative approval and advocac...

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Adidas and UK Legal Aid Data Breaches Expose Millions

Recent cyberattacks targeted Adidas, exposing customer service contact information, and the UK legal aid system, compromising hundreds of thousands of applicants' data since 2010, underscoring the persistent threat of data breaches.

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