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 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 Watch 5:24 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 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:05 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… Continue watching