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Across multiple outlets, privacy concerns are driving scrutiny and backlash against smart glasses and surveillance-style plate reader systems. Discussions also include consumer camera products advertising privacy features, and calls for businesses to “compromise” on privacy amid public criticism.
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Key TakeawayGovernments and the public are increasingly pushing back on privacy-invasive hardware and data capture, even as some new devices market built-in privacy.
Tracking: Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms / i need privacy not because my actions are questionable but because your judgment and motives are
Tracking: Push for import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses amid privacy concerns / Tempe turns off its Flock license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns and potential for 'misuse'
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In the past, Ring has offered an end-to-end encryption mode for users to enable with a password. The video is automatically encrypted and can only be viewed by those who have the password. This option will remain with TAKE, offering the highest level of privacy for Ring security videos — but at a cost. With the end-to-end encryption mode on, most of Ring’s cloud-based features won’t work. That includes all its AI features. However, you’ll still be able to use live view, access videos in cloud storage and share videos as long as you have your password. It’s a give and take that benefits anyone
The SB 1130 bill is an amendment to sections of the Penal Code and titled, Invasion of Privacy: Wearable Recording Devices. It addresses the many, ongoing privacy concerns around wearables like the Ray-Ban Meta. It amends the law on using wearable recording devices to eavesdrop or record confidential communications, and adds: It would enable an up to $1,500 fine and a possible prison sentence for those breaking the rule. It also makes it a legal requirement to include a light or sound indicator to show a recording is taking place, and makes it illegal to make or sell products that disable the
Let’s get this out front right away, NordVPN is one of the largest and most well-funded VPNs around. NordVPN has a user base in the tens of millions and is only one part of the larger conglomerate known as Nord Security. There’s no doubt it’s a premier VPN service with resources most competitors could only dream of. A subscription comes with not just a VPN, but a whole slew of top-quality privacy and security features. But for the purposes of this review, and to compare apples to apples, I’ll be focusing mainly on the VPN portion. The VPN itself is supported by most major platforms such as Wi
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