Privacy
Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake
Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake The US Department of Justice has issued over 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics treating transgender patients under age 19, raising medical privacy concerns and putting providers in a […]
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Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception
Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception Protestant ideas played a significant role in shaping Americans’ support for birth control, particularly through the Supreme Court’s 1965 ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut that protected married couples’ right to contraception. The Griswold […]
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Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses
Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses A social media personality recently used AI glasses to record business takeovers. The use of AI glasses raises concerns about privacy and data collection. The glasses were likely recording audio and video, potentially capturing sensitive information. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and regulation around AI-powered devices. […]
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Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it
Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it Despite growing efforts to improve cybersecurity, personal data breaches are accelerating, with companies sending out over 1.3 billion notifications to victims in 2024. The three pillars of solid personal privacy protection are: accessible technical controls (e.g., encryption and multifactor […]
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The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies
The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies Many apps and social media platforms collect detailed information about you as you use them, often without your knowledge or consent, to customize ads and content. The data collected by these companies can be […]
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How Internet of Things devices affect your privacy – even when they’re not yours
How Internet of Things devices affect your privacy – even when they’re not yours The Internet of Things (IoT) devices are collecting an increasing amount of information about individuals, even when they’re not owned by them, raising concerns about privacy. IoT devices can generate a lot of data in contexts that have typically produced little […]
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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos
Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos Facebook is exploring ways to access private, unpublished photos from users’ camera rolls. The company is using a feature called “cloud processing” that allows it to select media from your camera roll and upload it to its cloud for analysis by AI models. By […]
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AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices, including smartphones, smart home speakers, fitness trackers, and more, often without your knowledge or consent. The data collected by AI tools […]
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How to lock down your privacy in WhatsApp
How to lock down your privacy in WhatsApp WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) ensures that only you and the person you’re chatting with can see your messages. To further lock down your data, WhatsApp allows you to disable exporting of chats for everyone in a conversation. To do this, tap the three dots (top right) on […]
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YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’
YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’ YouTube is testing a new feature that blurs thumbnails for mature content search results. The feature aims to provide safer search experiences for all users, particularly younger or unsuspecting viewers. The test rollout will blur thumbnails for searches with “sexual themes” but leave the video title, channel […]
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