Death of Privacy: ‘Your cell phone Big Brother’s best friend’
Personal data being gathered on the worldwide web means bigger profits for the private sector and is also being shared with the police, argues Steve Rambam, … source
Every Move You Make: US to adopt new biometric surveillance system?
The US is funneling money into tracking systems that are threatening to make the very concept of privacy a thing of the past. It could mean people’s every move ……
Social Media: Sacrificing privacy for sake of success
Making a splash in the modern world means having accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. They’re no longer an option, but a necessity, and personal … source
Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese companies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said Tuesday it has data sharing partnerships with at least four Chinese companies including Huawei, the world’s third largest smartphone maker, which has come…
Facial recognition surveillance in concert venues
Could facial recognition technology be coming to a concert venue or sports arena near you? Live Nation plans to use the tech as part of its ticketing system at ……
New privacy law forces some U.S. media offline in Europe
LONDON (Reuters) – Major U.S.-media outlets including the LA Times and Chicago Tribune were forced to shutter their websites in parts of Europe on Friday following the roll out of…
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook and your privacy
Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to the European Parliament coincides with the introduction of the EU’s new rules on data protection, which requires companies to give … source
Facebook’s Zuckerberg to apologise to EU lawmakers over data leak
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg arrived to meet European Union lawmakers on Tuesday ready to apologise for a massive data leak, in his latest attempt to draw a…
EU parliament to broadcast Zuckerberg hearing
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A European Parliament meeting on Tuesday with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be broadcast live, parliamentary officials and the company said on Monday after controversy over plans…
Cambridge Analytica shutting down
Cambridge Analytica, the consultancy at the centre of this year’s Facebook privacy scandal, is closing its doors, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, … source