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
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 5:35 With proposed changes, is Facebook sincere about prioritizing privacy? While Facebook remains one of the world's largest companies, it has lost some public trust in recent years, due to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Russian influence campaigns during the 2016 election and privacy issues. Now, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg… Continue watching