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Despite the temporary law expected to officially pass in autumn, some opponents of Chat Control are still hopeful. Crucially, the vote showed that most MEPs remain unconvinced about the current legal framework being developed. And while there is deep disagreement on how to do so effectively, it is worth noting that people on all sides want to find solutions that keep children safe online. As the EU institutions pull down the shutters for the summer, we can only hope that politicians are able to reach a compromise that upholds democratic principles while keeping children safe and defending citi
The death of private messaging? What the EU’s Chat Control gambit means for the future of our digital privacy…But unfortunately, that wasn’t the only concerning news. Microsoft, Adobe, and even the Vatican fumbled on privacy and permissions, with the info only coming to light now. The bad The concerning…
…The move highlights ongoing concerns about the trustworthiness of these surveillance systems, as well as the challenges city governments face in controlling how their own police departments use them. Across the US…
…Additionally, the long-standing concept of digital privacy in the EU is under fire, thanks to initiatives like ProtectEU that want data saved for law enforcement purposes, or the unpopular "Chat Control…
…control. California’s AB 2047 does not automatically require cloud-based scanning. The proposal leaves room for detection to happen locally in printer firmware, which is an important distinction. The privacy concern…
…European regulators and privacy advocates in the US questioned its legality as early as 2011, and there were concerns over whether users had meaningfully consented to the creation of biometric data. In…
…Of particular concern, Europeans’ private searches would be exposed to unfamiliar companies, without adequate anonymisation of the data and without user knowledge or consent. This would weaken citizens’ privacy, risk business trade…
…set of concerns: misinformation, data breaches, insecure transactions and the collection of personal information without consent. Three-quarters of respondents say they feel they are losing control of their privacy online. Against…
…to strengthen our privacy practices.” The company also said it is "committed to being clear and transparent with our customers about our practices and the choices and control they have over their…
The city of Los Angeles allowed a three-year contract with Flock Security expire — at least for now — amid concerns about privacy, data storage and the effectiveness of Flock’s license plate…
…Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export control regulations, privacy regulations and conflict of interest principles. The CRCO provides quarterly reports to the Audit and Finance Committee of the AMD Board of Directors on…