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FILE PHOTO: Prompts on how to use Amazon's Alexa personal assistant are seen as a wifi-equipped Roomba begins cleaning a r...

Politics Jun 01

Amazon to pay $31 million in fines for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera privacy violations

By Associated Press

Science May 22

A footprint is seen in the sand on Bikeman Islet located off South Tarawa in the central Pacific island nation of Kiribati...
Analysis: We shed our DNA everywhere we go. Here’s why that raises privacy concerns

Environmental DNA provides a wealth of information for conservationists, archaeologists and forensic scientists. But the unintentional pickup of human genetic information raises ethical questions.

By Jenny Whilde, Jessica Alice Farrell, The Conversation

Nation May 21

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Rapid DNA testing helps police solve old crimes, but raises privacy concerns

Louisiana police have a new way of using DNA to track down criminal suspects. But while police say it’s a boon for solving cold cases, privacy advocates worry about the tool’s growth and potential for improper use. Communities correspondent Roby…

By Stephanie Sy, Roby Chavez, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young

World Dec 08

FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is pictured at the entrance to the Google offices in London
European Union court rules Google must delete results if proven inaccurate

The European Union's top court says Google has to delete search results about people in Europe if they can prove that the information is clearly wrong.

By Associated Press

Politics Nov 14

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Android mascot Bugdroid is seen in front of a Google logo in this illustration
Google settles charges of user location-tracking for $391.5 million

Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states in connection with an investigation into how the company tracked users' locations.

By Dave Collins, Associated Press

Oct 16

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

By Margaret Riley, The Conversation

A health law expert explains what the regulation does and doesn't protect.

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Jun 02

French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy

By Sylvie Corbet, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

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

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May 08

Government-run virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

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.

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May 05

COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy trade-offs

By Christina Larson, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

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

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Jan 14

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Apple faces off with Justice Department over access to Pensacola shooter’s phone

By William Brangham

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…

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