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Eastern Eye News

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1 day ago

Scale AI Under Fire Over Gig Worker Practices Contractors say tasks went beyond training models into handling personal and sensitive data

Meta-linked Scale AI faces scrutiny over data scraping by gig workers

#ScaleAI #Meta #DataPrivacy #AIethics #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #Regulation #PrivacyConcerns #GigEconomy #AITraining

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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2 days ago

House requires voter-roll checks against federal SAVE database over privacy objections Lawmakers approved HB6 91 to require the Secretary of State to submit registered-voter data to the federal SAVE database to flag noncitizen registrants; supporters cited prior removals, opponents warned of mismatches, naturalized‑citizen false flags and privacy risks. An amendment to limit data sent failed 30–71.

The Louisiana House has passed a controversial bill mandating voter-roll checks against the federal SAVE database, igniting a fierce debate over election integrity and privacy concerns.

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#LA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LouisianaVoterRights #PrivacyConcerns

Pure Tech

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3 days ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device LinkedIn runs a hidden JavaScript script called Spectroscopy that silently probes over 6,000 Chrome extensions and collects 48 device data points, none of it disclosed in its privacy policy.

LinkedIn is secretly scanning your browser for 6,000 extensions, and you weren’t told #Technology #Cybersecurity #PrivacyConcerns #DataSecurity #LinkedIn

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YesPunjab.com

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3 days ago

Chinese tourist's experience in Beijing reveals rapidly expanding system of identity control: Report - Yes Punjab News A tourist reveals extensive ID checks and facial recognition monitoring in Beijing, raising concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Chinese tourist's experience in Beijing reveals rapidly expanding system of identity control: Report yespunjab.com?p=236712

#ChinaSurveillance #Beijing #FacialRecognition #PrivacyConcerns #HumanRights #DigitalControl #BigData #Tiananmen #GlobalNews #TechSurveillance #BreakingNews

Pure Tech

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3 days ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms These camera systems have created a mass location tracking infrastructure knitted together by artificial intelligence.

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms #Technology #Cybersecurity #PrivacyConcerns #AICameras #SmartCities

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Pure Tech

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3 days ago

Your LinkedIn session might not be as private as you think A new report claims LinkedIn scans over 6,000 Chrome extensions and collects device data using hidden scripts, raising major privacy concerns.

Your LinkedIn session might not be as private as you think #Technology #Internet #PrivacyConcerns #DataSecurity #LinkedInSecurity

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Pure Tech

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4 days ago

Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool Perplexity faces a lawsuit alleging its incognito mode shared user data with Google and Meta, raising serious concerns about AI chat privacy.

Perplexity’s privacy lawsuit bombshells will make you sweat about using the AI tool #Technology #Cybersecurity #PrivacyConcerns #AITools #DataSecurity

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Pure Tech

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6 days ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.

Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver’s licenses and passports to the open web #Technology #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #PrivacyConcerns

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WomanEdit

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6 days ago

Nicki Minaj’s Security System Failed in 3 Key Ways Nicki Minaj's home invasion reveals the absurd lengths celebrities go for security. But what are they really protecting, and from whom?

Nicki Minaj’s Security System Failed in 3 Key Ways #NickiMinaj #CelebritySecurity #HomeInvasion #SecuritySystem #PrivacyConcerns

Citizen Portal News New York

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1 week ago

Tompkins County forms working group to study Flock cameras after months of public concern After weeks of public comment, the Tompkins County Legislature voted to form a working group to review the county's use of Flock surveillance cameras and added related agenda items for legal and housing supports; public speakers urged immediate cancellation before a contract renewal deadline.

Tompkins County is taking a close look at Flock vehicle-tracking cameras after residents raised serious privacy concerns—will they pull the plug before the contract renewal deadline?

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #PrivacyConcerns

Breach And Build

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1 week ago

😳 We uncovered unsettling details: A White House app was tracking users’ exact location every 4.5 minutes...

#CyberSecurity #BreachAndBuild #WhiteHouseApp #LocationTracking #PrivacyConcerns

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Breach And Build

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1 week ago

AI facial recognition is sending shockwaves through civil liberties. We covered a New York woman's controversial arrest, based...

#Technology #BreachAndBuild #AIFacialRecognition #CivilLiberties #PrivacyConcerns

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Jouvik

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2 weeks ago

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

😱 Když bot zná tvoje jméno! Co bys dělal? 🤔 #StreamLife #PrivacyConcerns

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Jouvik

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2 weeks ago

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

😱 Když bot zná tvoje jméno! Co bys dělal? 🤔 #StreamLife #PrivacyConcerns by Jouvik - Gaming

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The Daily Tech Feed

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2 weeks ago

French Navy officer's Strava run unintentionally reveals aircraft carrier's location. A stark reminder of digital privacy risks. #Strava #PrivacyConcerns #MilitarySecurity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/french-navy-...

thedailyperspective.org

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2 weeks ago

Privacy fears emerge as Australia's adult content age checks take hold

#AustraliaOnlineSafety #PrivacyConcerns #AgeVerification #AusNews

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 weeks ago

Washington Terrace council approves trial deployment of Flock license-plate cameras amid privacy concerns After public comment and council debate over privacy, accuracy and vendor practices, the Washington Terrace City Council voted 4–1 to approve a trial period for three additional Flock license-plate-reader cameras; staff said the vendor will waive the trial setup fee and protocols will be developed with the sheriff’s office.

The Washington Terrace City Council has greenlit a controversial trial of Flock license-plate cameras, igniting fierce debate over privacy and public safety.

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#WashingtonTerraceWeberCounty #UT #TechnologyEthics #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #PrivacyConcerns

Amanda Stoel

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2 weeks ago

I spoke to AI agent Claude YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

Must watch, Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to #Claude about #AI, #datacollection, #privacyconcerns, #regulation and more..

thedailyperspective.org

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2 weeks ago

UK Digital ID Consultation Avoids the Hard Questions About Cost and Data Retention Government launches public digital ID consultation without pricing estimates or clarity on how long personal audit trail records will remain in state hands.

UK Digital ID Consultation Avoids the Hard Questions About Cost and Data Retention

#DigitalID #UKGov #PrivacyConcerns #AusNews

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IndiaWest

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2 weeks ago

Kash Patel Admits FBI Has Shopped For Your Private Data Without A Warrant - IndiaWest News Kash Patel Admits FBI Has Shopped For Your Private Data Without A Warrant.

Kash Patel Admits FBI Has Shopped For Your Private Data Without A Warrant

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#KashPatel #KashPatelFBI #FBIDataCollection #WarrantlessSurveillance #PrivacyConcerns #FourthAmendment #USSenateHearing #RonWyden

thedailyperspective.org

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3 weeks ago

Free AI browser Comet arrives for iPhone, but privacy questions linger Perplexity releases free Comet browser for iPhone, but the company collects user data for targeting. What you need to know about this AI browser.

Free AI browser Comet arrives for iPhone, but privacy questions linger

#CometBrowser #PerplexityAI #PrivacyConcerns #AusNews

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@democracy.observer

3 weeks ago

A centralized national database, pursued by the Trump administration, raises serious privacy concerns and could undermine democratic checks on government power.

democracy.observer — tracking threats to democracy.

#DemocracyObserver #PrivacyConcerns #GovernmentSurveillance

CySecurity News

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3 weeks ago

TikTok Rejects Controversial Privacy Tech for DMs, Citing User Safety Risks  TikTok has firmly rejected implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages (DMs), arguing that the technology could endanger users by limiting content moderation. In a recent statement to lawmakers and regulators, the platform emphasized that forgoing full encryption allows it to detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), terrorist content, and other harmful material proactively. This stance comes amid growing pressure from privacy advocates and governments pushing for stronger data protections on social apps. The controversy stems from Apple's proposed Advanced Messaging Feature (AMF), part of iOS 26, which mandates E2EE for all messaging apps integrated with iMessage. TikTok warned that adopting AMF would force it to either abandon DMs on iOS or risk exposing users to unmonitored threats. "End-to-end encryption prevents us from seeing content in DMs, which we need to scan for safety violations," a TikTok spokesperson explained. This echoes concerns from Meta and other platforms, highlighting a clash between privacy ideals and real-world moderation needs. Critics, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), argue TikTok's position prioritizes surveillance over user rights. They point out that E2EE has been standard on apps like Signal and WhatsApp without widespread abuse, and accuse TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, of using moderation as a pretext for data harvesting. "True privacy means companies can't peek into your chats," EFF's senior policy analyst warned. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers like Sen. Marsha Blackburn have demanded TikTok ban entirely unless it enhances child safety measures. TikTok's dilemma highlights broader tensions in tech regulation. In the EU, under the Digital Services Act, platforms must balance encryption with CSAM detection, while India's IT Rules mandate traceability for serious crimes. TikTok, with over 1.7 billion users globally, faces bans in several countries over data privacy fears tied to its Chinese ownership. Rejecting AMF could sideline its iOS DMs, pushing users to alternatives and eroding market share. As debates intensify, TikTok vows to invest in AI-driven scanning tools that work alongside partial encryption. This hybrid approach aims to protect minors without fully encrypting DMs. For users, it means continued safety nets but at the cost of absolute privacy—sparking questions on whether tech giants can ever fully reconcile security and surveillance.

TikTok Rejects Controversial Privacy Tech for DMs, Citing User Safety Risks #E2EE #MobileSecurity #PrivacyConcerns

The Daily Tech Feed

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4 weeks ago

Whistleblower alleges ex-DOGE employee stole sensitive SSA data on 500M Americans. #DataBreach #PrivacyConcerns #CyberSecurity Link: thedailytechfeed.com/ex-doge-engi...

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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4 weeks ago

Digital ID and e‑title provisions face privacy and eligibility fights in committee Committee heard hours of testimony on HF1335, a bill to authorize mobile driver’s licenses, esignatures and steps toward e‑titling. Supporters said digital IDs boost security and convenience; opponents raised privacy, fee‑setting and revenue‑sharing concerns. An amendment to bar electronic IDs for people not lawfully present failed on a 7–8 roll call. The bill was laid over for further work.

Minnesota's House File 1335 is stirring up a heated debate over digital IDs, e-signatures, and privacy concerns—will this modernization pass the test?

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#MN #DigitalModernization #CitizenPortal #PrivacyConcerns #MinnesotaDigitalID #SecurityEnhancements

Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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1 month ago

Health‑information exchange alert for patients with violent histories draws privacy and equity concerns A bill to add alerts in the statewide health‑information exchange for patients with a history of violence toward health‑care workers prompted questions about definitions, opt‑out mechanics and the reliability of the HIE; several major medical and mental‑health organizations signaled opposition and some members flagged the measure for more work.

A proposed bill in Connecticut could revolutionize patient safety by alerting healthcare providers about individuals with violent histories, but it raises critical concerns over privacy and fairness.

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#CT #PatientSafety #EquityInHealthcare #CitizenPortal #PrivacyConcerns

Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

ACLU warns Will County against expanding ALPR surveillance; IGA removed from agenda Steven Reagan of the ACLU of Illinois told the Will County Public Works & Transportation committee that automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) indiscriminately capture travel patterns and called for limits on retention and sharing. The committee removed the proposed intergovernmental agreement at the Illinois State Police's request.

ACLU strategist Steven Reagan warns that automated license plate readers are capturing the travel patterns of innocent citizens, raising serious privacy concerns for the community.

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#WillCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #PrivacyConcerns #DataRetention

Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Muscatine County board unanimously authorizes chair to sign opposition letter to proposed statewide veterans services overhaul Muscatine County supervisors voted unanimously March 2 to authorize the chair to sign a letter opposing Senate Study Bill 33079, which county veteran affairs director Eric Sanders said would centralize control with the Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs, threaten local control and raise privacy concerns about a proposed statewide claims system.

Muscatine County supervisors are standing firm against a proposed overhaul of veterans services that could jeopardize local control and compromise veterans' privacy.

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#MuscatineCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #PrivacyConcerns #VeteransServices #LocalControl

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Committee refers bill allowing limited access to expunged records for firearms permit checks The committee moved House File 3762 to the general register after sheriffs testified that expungements sometimes hide conduct relevant to permit eligibility; members raised privacy and timing concerns and asked for alternatives such as sending data to NICS during expungement.

A new bill in Minnesota could change the game for firearm permit checks by allowing limited access to expunged records, raising urgent questions about privacy and public safety.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #PrivacyConcerns #MinnesotaFirearms #BackgroundChecks

Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

House panel advances bill requiring age verification on adult websites after hours of debate The Missouri House approved a committee substitute for HB 18-39 requiring commercial adult websites to use third-party age-verification providers; supporters said it protects children, while critics raised privacy and enforcement concerns. The House perfected and printed the substitute and recorded a roll-call result for perfection.

Missouri is taking a bold step to protect children online by advancing a bill that mandates age verification for adult websites, but is it enough to safeguard privacy?

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#MO #MissouriChildren #CitizenPortal #ChildProtection #PrivacyConcerns #AgeVerification