data privacy
Use of facial recognition tech sparks privacy fears
The Lucknow police’s decision to use facial recognition technology (FRT) to monitor women’s expressions to prevent street harassment has spurred privacy concerns among Indians. The government needs to create strict and clear regulations before it allows law enforcement agencies to use facial recognition for policing, privacy advocates said. “Considering the explicit and expansive findings on …
Signal, Telegram downloads surge after update to WhatsApp data policy
studioEAST | Getty Images GUANGZHOU, China — Downloads of privacy-focused messaging apps Signal and Telegram got a boost as users looked for alternatives to Facebook-owned WhatsApp over concerns about changes to the service’s privacy policy. Signal saw approximately 7.5 million installs globally through the Apple App Store and Google Play store between Jan. 6 and …
PwC in spotlight over remote working compliance technology
The system will use employees’ webcams to monitor when they are away from their desk, with companies then potentially having the option to ask workers to provide an explanation for unauthorised periods of time not in front of their screen. The Big Four firm’s plans to use facial recognition technology as part of a suite …
Vexing questions over Personal Data Protection Bill hang over tech firms, Technology News, ETtech
Technology companies including Microsoft and Ciscohave sought clarity on the technical challenges of data localisation, stipulated in the Personal Data Protection Bill, which is being examined by a joint Parliamentary committee. The conditions on how data is to be classified have been clearly defined, but further information is needed on the technical specifications or gateways …
Senators Go After Ed Tech on Student Data Usage — Campus Technology
Privacy Senators Go After Ed Tech on Student Data Usage By Dian Schaffhauser 08/16/19 Some of the biggest names in ed tech received word this week from a team of Democratic senators to hand over details on their data collection practices. The request from U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA) and …
Privacy missteps cast cloud over digital assistants, Technology
Sat, Aug 03, 2019 – 10:49 AM [WASHINGTON] A series of privacy missteps in recent months has raised fresh concerns over the future of voice-controlled digital assistants, a growing market seen by some as the next frontier in computing. Recent incidents involving Google, Apple and Amazon devices underscore that despite strong growth in the market …
