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Health Oct 16

What is HIPAA? 5 questions answered about the medical privacy law

By Margaret Riley, The Conversation

Health Jun 02

French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy

France is rolling out an official coronavirus contact-tracing app aimed at containing fresh outbreaks as lockdown restrictions gradually ease.

By Sylvie Corbet, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

World May 08

Government-run virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India

An app in India has exacerbated concerns about digital security and surveillance after the government made it mandatory for all workers, military personnel and stranded Indians abroad who wish to be repatriated.

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

Health May 05

COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy trade-offs

Many governments eager to reopen their societies are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help stanch the coronavirus pandemic.

By Christina Larson, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Nation Jan 14

Watch 4:05
Apple faces off with Justice Department over access to Pensacola shooter’s phone

Attorney General William Barr wants Apple to unlock the iPhones of the man who allegedly killed three sailors at a Florida Naval air base in December, saying there might be valuable information stored on the devices. But Apple, citing broader…

By William Brangham

Dec 23

Watch 8:48
What data your smartphone is transmitting — and to whom

Our relationship with technology is more integrated into our daily lives than ever. In 2010, just over a third of American adults owned a smartphone; now the figure is more than 80 percent. But our comfort with technology -- and…

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Dec 18

California consumer privacy law can affect businesses across U.S.

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

Companies across the country need to be aware of the law's complex requirements even if they don't deal directly with consumers.

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Nov 07

Watch 6:47
A father took an at-home DNA test. His son was then falsely accused of murder

By William Brangham, Nsikan Akpan, Rhana Natour

Genetic genealogy, the technique millions of people are using to learn about their family history, has now become a potent tool with which law enforcement can solve crimes. But the method has major privacy implications that are prompting some critics…

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Sep 04

YouTube fined $170 million for violating kids’ privacy law

By Rachel Lerman, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

The FTC has been investigating YouTube for the way it handles the data of kids under 13. Young children are protected by a federal law that requires parental consent before companies can collect and share their personal information.

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Jul 24

Is FaceApp a security risk? 3 privacy concerns you should take seriously

By Nsikan Akpan

We asked five experts with backgrounds in data security and tech law if FaceApp worries them. Their resounding answer was yes.

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