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After Flock, U.S. cities shift to Axon ALPRs as privacy concerns persist
technology5 days ago

After Flock, U.S. cities shift to Axon ALPRs as privacy concerns persist

Activists celebrated Longmont’s decision to drop Flock, but cities nationwide quickly replaced Flock’s license-plate readers with Axon’s ALPRs, intensifying a national debate over privacy, data retention, and cross-agency access. Officials argue ALPRs aid crime solving, while privacy advocates warn that swapping vendors doesn’t fix underlying governance; some municipalities are introducing safeguards and review boards, but local surveillance persists and calls for stronger data governance grow louder.

via The Guardian|
#alpr#data-retention#flock-safety
Flock Safety to Mandate Guardrails and Audits by January
technology12 days ago

Flock Safety to Mandate Guardrails and Audits by January

Flock Safety says its license-plate camera network will implement mandatory safeguards by January, including an auditing system to flag unusual searches, tying searches to specific criminal cases, and cutting data retention from 30 days to seven (longer only when preserved as evidence); the cameras do not stream live video, cannot record conversations, and will not be sold to third parties or used for facial recognition. Langley argues guardrails are essential to prevent misuse, while critics seek stronger oversight and some residents express unease.

via WRAL|
#auditing#data-retention#flock-safety
Flock Tightens Police Oversight With Audits, Shorter Data Retention
technology12 days ago

Flock Tightens Police Oversight With Audits, Shorter Data Retention

Flock Safety announced new safety controls after scrutiny of its license-plate reader network: it will require all agencies to enable its Audit Assistance feature by year-end to flag abnormal searches, require case-number justifications (emergencies exempt), and lock users for administrator review when misuse is detected. The company is also reducing its default data retention from 30 days to seven (adjustable by state/local policy) and introducing an “evidence mode” to preserve data longer for case-linked searches, plus options for jurisdictions to limit cross-agency data access. CEO Garrett Langley says the measures aim to prevent police misuse and rebuild community trust, though privacy advocates remain wary and some cities have canceled contracts or shifted to competitors like Axon.

via CNN|
#accountability#alpr#data-retention
Microsoft tightens Claude Fable access over data-retention worries
ai2 months ago

Microsoft tightens Claude Fable access over data-retention worries

Microsoft is restricting internal use of Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 for its employees while its legal team evaluatesAnthropic’s new data-retention requirements. Claude Fable 5 requires retaining prompts and outputs for up to 30 days (and potentially longer if flagged), raising concerns about customer data and confidentiality. Other Claude models remain available internally under Zero Data Retention, but Claude Fable isn’t in the internal model picker for Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot, highlighting ongoing compliance questions around internal use of the model.

via The Verge|
#ai#anthropic#claude-fable
"Navigating Privacy and Performance: Unveiling Google's Gemini AI Assistant"
technology2 years ago

"Navigating Privacy and Performance: Unveiling Google's Gemini AI Assistant"

Google's new privacy warning for the Gemini app, a next-generation digital assistant on Android devices, cautions users against sharing personal or sensitive information during interactions. The warning highlights that Google collects conversations, location, feedback, and usage information to improve its products and services. It also reveals that conversations will be retained for up to three years, even after deletion, and advises users not to share any data they wouldn't want a human reviewer or Google to use.

via ZDNet|
#ai#data-retention#gemini
"Google's Default Setting: Long-Term Storage of Gemini Conversations"
technology2 years ago

"Google's Default Setting: Long-Term Storage of Gemini Conversations"

Google's Gemini chatbot apps retain conversations and related data for up to three years, with human annotators reviewing and processing the conversations to improve the service. Users can control data retention by disabling Gemini Apps Activity and deleting individual prompts and conversations. However, even with this feature off, conversations are still saved for up to 72 hours for safety and security purposes. This policy highlights the challenges of balancing privacy with developing GenAI models that rely on user data, as seen with similar issues faced by OpenAI. As GenAI tools become more prevalent, organizations are increasingly cautious about privacy risks, with some companies establishing limitations or even banning GenAI use altogether.

via TechCrunch|
#data-retention#gemini#genai
technology3 years ago

The Lifespan of USB Thumb Drives: How Long Do They Really Last?

USB thumb drives can last for at least 10 years, but the actual data lifespan depends on factors such as build quality, write cycles, temperature, and storage conditions. NAND flash memory, which is used in USB drives, stores data in memory cells that can degrade over time due to electrical charge leakage. To extend the lifespan of USB drives, invest in quality drives, avoid extreme temperatures, eject safely, backup regularly, and check data integrity periodically. For long-term storage, use archival-grade tape or optical discs.

via How-To Geek|
#data-lifespan#data-retention#nand-flash-memory
The Rise of Digital Hoarding: Why We Can't Stop Saving Files.
technology3 years ago

The Rise of Digital Hoarding: Why We Can't Stop Saving Files.

Digital hoarding, a subtype of hoarding disorder that involves the collection of excessive amounts of digital material, is a growing problem in the US and beyond. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM) recognizes hoarding disorder as a mental illness. Some academics are asking if it is time to add digital hoarding to the bible of psychiatry. Digital hoarding does have consequences for mental health, and it can be driven by anxiety, compliance, disengagement, or collection. It also has a particularly dark side, including revenge porn.

via New York Post |
#data-retention#digital-hoarding#fbi