Humans were transcribing Facebook Messenger and Skype audio
Transcriptions done by humans raise bigger concerns because of the potential of rogue employees or contractors leaking details. Continue reading
Privacy
British case challenges facial recognition in the United Kingdom, home of the security camera
The case, which was heard by a judge in May 2019, could have major consequences for how automated facial recognition (AFR) technology is used in England and Wales. Continue reading
‘Just walk away from it’: The scary things companies like FaceApp can do with your data
Once your identity has been stolen, it’s nearly impossible to reverse the impact on your life, experts say. Continue reading
Amazon Alexa keeps some data even after it’s deleted, prompting privacy concerns
The company claims these personal details are what help Alexa get to know you better. Continue reading
Ontario privacy commissioner recommends updating laws to prepare for smart cities
Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner is calling on the provincial government to review and modernize its privacy laws. Continue reading
Russia wants Tinder data — but info could be used to target LGBTQ2 users
This month, the Russian Communications Oversight Agency added Tinder to the list of companies required to hand over information to the country’s intelligence agencies. Continue reading
Sask. RCMP conduct ‘seriously troubling’: judge in Vey/Nicholson case
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Justice Catherine Dawson noted “seriously troubling” Saskatchewan RCMP conduct led to breaches in the charter rights of Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson. Continue reading
Tech companies and politicians meeting in Ottawa to discuss privacy, disinformation
The international grand committee on big data, privacy and democracy is meeting in Ottawa for three days starting Monday. Continue reading
Amazon team that monitors Alexa can access user locations: report
A group of Amazon staff tasked with monitoring a fraction of Alexa recordings can view location data, according to a report. Continue reading
Elizabeth Warren wants to break up big tech companies that have ‘too much power’
In a pitch to rein in the influence of tech giants, Warren says legislation could target companies with annual worldwide revenue of $25 billion or more. Continue reading