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The man quietly rewriting American privacy law
Andy Kingman is a key figure in shaping state privacy legislation, representing companies like Amazon and Google through the State Privacy and Security Coalition. His lobbying efforts have influenced ...
UK's privacy watchdog takes credit for rise of 'consent or pay'
The UK's data protection watchdog is taking action against websites not seeking consent for tracking. Some sites have adopted a "pay or consent" model, prompting regulatory scrutiny. Despite positive ...
Obnoxious YouTubers, little privacy and all-you-can-eat lobster -...
Around 650 travelers embarked on a nine-month Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise, visiting 150 destinations. The voyage had its ups and downs, including deaths at sea, delays, and mixed feelings ab...
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Ireland launches privacy inquiry into Google AI data use in EU after halting Meta and X
By Yahoo! Finance | 6 days agoIreland's Data Protection Commission is investigating Google's AI development for potential breaches of EU data privacy laws. The inquiry focuses on Google's foundational AI model, PaLM 2, to ensure c...
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The end of cash will come at a high price -- your privacy and more cybercrime
By MarketWatch | 6 days agoProtecting financial autonomy and individual freedoms is crucial as countries move towards a cashless society with central bank digital currencies. The convenience of digital payments shouldn't oversh...
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Privacy audit: Check permissions, lock your phone and keep stoops out
By USA Today | 6 days agoProtect your phone's sensitive data by running a privacy audit. Check app permissions, secure your lock screen, and disable unnecessary features like short-range transfer tech. Share these tips to kee...
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Top EU privacy regulator opens probe into Google's AI compliance
By Yahoo! Finance | 6 days agoThe lead EU privacy regulator is investigating Google's protection of EU users' personal data for developing its AI model. The inquiry by Ireland's DPC focuses on Google's Pathways Language Model 2, p...
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Google's Privacy Sandbox adoption costs burden small ad-tech firms
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 week agoSmaller ad-tech firms raise competition concerns over Google's Privacy Sandbox, fearing Google's dominance in digital advertising. The transition from cookies to Privacy Sandbox may disadvantage small...
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AstraZeneca Employees Held in China for Data Privacy, Drug-Import Investigations
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 week agoAccording to a Bloomberg report, five Chinese citizens who worked in AstraZeneca's oncology department have been detained in China for suspected violations of data privacy laws and importing an unappr...
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China detains five AstraZeneca staff in investigation over 'data privacy and import breaches'
By The Guardian | 1 week agoChinese authorities detained five current and former AstraZeneca employees in an investigation involving data privacy breaches and importing unlicensed medications. The probe is looking into potential...
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The privacy predicament of NYC's Traffic Cam Photobooth site
By Fox News | 1 week agoA website called Traffic Cam Photobooth lets users take selfies with New York City's traffic cameras, sparking discussions on privacy and surveillance. While creative, it raises concerns about privacy...
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Ireland's privacy watchdog ends legal fight with X over data use for AI after it agrees to permanent limits | TechCrunch
By TechCrunch | 1 week agoThe EU watchdog concluded legal action against X for processing user data without consent for AI model training. X agreed to permanently adhere to terms set by the Irish DPC. The DPC requested EDPB gu...
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Transgender kids have a right to privacy from parents, U.S. court rules - National | Globalnews.ca
By Global News | 2 weeks agoThe New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school district's policy protecting the privacy of transgender students, dismissing a mother's lawsuit challenging it. The court ruled the policy doesn't viola...
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We love to dissect our 'private lives', but is forgoing privacy the only way to prove I am a human being? | Jumaana Abdu
By The Guardian | 2 weeks agoJumaana Abdu reflects on the conflict between seeking attention and preserving privacy as she navigates the demands of sharing personal details in her debut novel. She explores the sanctity of privacy...
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Archaeologists discover privacy barrier possibly used by famous playwright in the UK's oldest working theater
By Fox News | 3 weeks agoA historic doorway possibly used by William Shakespeare was found at St. George's Guildhall in the UK. Dated pre-1405, it led to the Guild Robing Room where actors dressed. This discovery sheds light ...