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Is LinkedIn The Creepiest Social Network?
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Meet The Symbiote: The Ironclad, Adaptable Future Of Antivirus Protection
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Privacy Settings You Must Change Before Using Facebook Graph Search
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Apple Bug Let Us Spy On A Total Stranger's iPhone
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US Judge: Only Powered-Off Mobile Phones Deserve Privacy Protections
A federal magistrate judge in New York recently ruled that cell phone location data deserves no protection under the Fourth Amendment and that accordingly, the government can engage in real-time location surveillance without a search warrant. In an opinion straight from the Twilight Zone, magistrate judge Gary Brown ruled two weeks ago that “phone users who fail to turn off their cell phones do not exhibit an expectation of privacy.”
Almost 10,000 Telstra Customer Records Found Online In Yet Another Privacy Breach
Despite Telstra CEO David Thodey’s assurances to the contrary, the telco isn’t great at keeping customer data safe as houses in the last few years. It has been uncovered today that one of Telstra’s third-party contractors let slip a few Excel spreadsheets containing nearly 10,000 customer records. Here we go again.
How Automated Licence Plate Readers Threaten Privacy
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using sophisticated cameras, called “automated licence plate readers”, or ALPR, to scan and record the licence plates of millions of cars across the United States. These cameras, mounted on top of patrol cars and on city streets, can scan up to 1800 licence plates per minute, day or night, allowing one squad car to record more than 14,000 plates during the course of a single shift.
There’s Already A Google Glass App That Let’s You Take Photos With A Wink
Last week we reported that the ability to control Google Glass with the wink of an eye was a very real possibility. Now, an enterprising chap by the name of Mike DiGiovanni has made that a reality.
Which Tech Companies Protect Your Data From The US Government?
The Electronic Frontier Foundation just released its annual “Who Has Your Back” report card, detailing the privacy policies of tech companies. Here’s the rundown of who fights for your privacy in the face of government requests for your data — and who doesn’t even bother.
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