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[…] continues to grow between technology companies and the consumers whose data drives the profits of these companies. Consumers are also becoming more aware of the fact that free online services come at a cost to their privacy, where the modern adage has become that consumers are not the recipients of free online services but […]

[…] mere existence was unlawful in some quarters due to anti-miscegenation laws…and you may be surprised to know this repugnant language remained in state constitutions after Loving v Virginia — till 1987 in Mississippi; 1998 in South Carolina and 2000 in Alabama. Being both black and white I KNOW how hard this topic is. For […]

[…] that discriminatory decisions and resulting unfairness as determined by algorithms can lead to distinct collective and societal harms. For example, use of proxies, such as “gayborhood” ZIP codes in algorithms or resume clues regarding LGBTQ community activism, can lead to employment discrimination and result in the same differential access to job opportunities.  As organizations […]

[…] adequately enforce the law, for example, when a violation involves harm to only one or a few individuals. Read more from advocates: Gaurav Laroia & David Brody, Free Press, Privacy Rights Are Civil Rights. We Need to Protect Them (Mar. 14, 2019);  Joe Jerome, Tech Policy Greenhouse by TechDirt, Can You Protect Privacy If […]

[…] risks and facing the associated downsides of that label, including discrimination. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) points out that thermal cameras are surveillance devices that can “chill free expression, movement, and association; aid in targeting harassment and over-policing of vulnerable populations; and open the door to facial recognition.” In light of the questionable effectiveness […]

[…] cryptography. Real time analysis is conducted to detect anomalies or suspicious software behavior, to protect against breaches”. Based upon information available on their website, Suki “is currently free to all Urgent Care, Hospitalists, Critical Care, pop up & triage clinics and locum physician assignments until May 31”. Kara, a product for iPhones produced by […]

[…] Director for Europe Rob van Eijk.   Participants discussed the privacy implications and utility of storing data locally versus centrally; strategies for improving the accuracy of data; promotion of apps to ensure sufficient scale; and how to assess the usefulness of certain data types (such as Bluetooth data) for public health purposes. Insights from […]

[…] as weather alerts, ridesharing, or groceries deliveries. In many cases, this location data is shared with partners in order to provide personalized ads or to monetize the free app. Many apps use Software Development Kits (SDKs), or code developed by third parties. Frequently, location data is shared with these SDK providers to improve their […]

[…] Privacy Forum and is a member of the American Law Institute. Professor Richards graduated in 1997 with graduate degrees in law and history from the University of Virginia, and served as a law clerk to both William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States and Paul V. Niemeyer, United States Court of Appeals […]

[…] use, and sharing of personal information about drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It is crucial that companies, advocates, academics, technical experts, and policymakers craft creative solutions that promote the benefits of connected vehicles while mitigating the privacy risks. Global legal frameworks have a role to play in assuring meaningful data protection and promoting trust, […]