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California Privacy Law Sparks First Amendment Clash Over Doxxing and Journalism
politics5 days ago

California Privacy Law Sparks First Amendment Clash Over Doxxing and Journalism

Governor Newsom signed AB 2624 expanding address-protection for immigration-service workers. Supporters say it shields workers from doxxing, while critics warn it could hinder journalists and investigations, fueling a looming First Amendment fight with Republicans urging DOJ intervention. The law, branded by critics as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” is set to take effect Oct. 1, 2027, and is likely to face legal challenges.

via New York Post|
#california#first-amendment#nick-shirley
Mind Data on the Market: The Coming Neuroprivacy Era
technology16 days ago

Mind Data on the Market: The Coming Neuroprivacy Era

Silicon Valley is driving neurotechnology from lab experiments to everyday life, aiming to decode—and potentially alter—brain signals through invasive implants and noninvasive wearables. This surge raises urgent privacy and human-rights concerns about mental privacy, personal identity, and autonomous decision-making as brain data could be mined by advertisers, employers, and tech giants. Legal wins like Colorado’s neurodata law and UNESCO discussions echo calls for global protections, while researchers warn that consumer devices and workplace monitoring could turn thoughts into a new data commodity within a decade unless safeguards are established.

via WIRED|
#brain-computer-interface#brain-data#neurorights
Workplace monitoring tools spill worker data to third parties, study finds
policy3 months ago

Workplace monitoring tools spill worker data to third parties, study finds

A Columbia Law–led study of nine bossware (workplace-monitoring) tools found all of them share worker data with third parties, including major ad platforms like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, expanding data flows beyond employers and raising privacy and potential discrimination concerns. Researchers call for a bright-line ban on sharing, limits on collecting sensitive data, and stronger state/federal privacy enforcement to curb this ongoing surveillance.”

via theverge.com|
#bossware#data-sharing#policy
Flagged but ignored: the Tumbler Ridge case exposes Canada’s AI governance gaps
technology6 months ago

Flagged but ignored: the Tumbler Ridge case exposes Canada’s AI governance gaps

Eight people were killed in the Tumbler Ridge shooting after OpenAI’s automated review system flagged the shooter’s ChatGPT account months earlier for violent discussions; OpenAI banned the account but did not refer the case to police because it didn’t meet a then-threshold. The incident highlights a broader Canadian AI governance vacuum: there is no binding national framework to require referrals of flagged AI interactions to authorities, no independent triage body, and privacy laws ill-suited to probabilistic threat indicators. With Bill C-27 (AI Act) and Bill C-63 (Online Harms) stalled, Canada relies on voluntary codes and faces ambiguity about disclosures. The piece calls for a binding, multidisciplinary framework, an independent digital safety commission, modernized privacy rules, and renewed international AI-regulation efforts to prevent future tragedies.

via The Conversation|
#ai-governance#canada#openai
Hurley accuses Daily Mail publisher of covert monitoring in high-stakes privacy case
uk-news7 months ago

Hurley accuses Daily Mail publisher of covert monitoring in high-stakes privacy case

Elizabeth Hurley testified in a UK High Court privacy case accusing Associated Newspapers Ltd, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, of covert information gathering including landline tapping and secretly recording conversations, and placing microphones on her home windowsill; she is part of a seven-claimant group alleging unlawful information gathering, alongside figures like Elton John and Prince Harry, while ANL denies wrongdoing and argues sources were legitimate; the court is weighing how the information was obtained and whether any claims are time-barred as the trial continues.

via The Guardian|
#daily-mail#landline-tapping#liz-hurley
California's DROP Program Empowers Residents to Control Personal Data and Enhance Privacy
privacy-and-data-protection7 months ago

California's DROP Program Empowers Residents to Control Personal Data and Enhance Privacy

California has launched the Drop platform, a government tool allowing residents to request the deletion of their personal data from 500 data brokers, aiming to give Californians more control over their information and reduce unwanted communications, as part of the state's new privacy law, the Delete Act.

via The Guardian|
#california#data-brokers#drop-platform
business1 year ago

Career Missteps: Goldman VP's Holiday Blunder & Citi's Bold Promotions

eFinancialCareers has temporarily blocked access from mainland China to comply with the new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) that came into effect on November 1st. The company is assessing the law's implications on its business and is committed to adhering to privacy regulations in its operating regions. For inquiries, users are encouraged to contact eFinancialCareers support.

via eFinancialCareers|
#business#china#data-protection
business1 year ago

Northvolt's Financial Struggles Highlight Industry Challenges

eFinancialCareers has temporarily blocked access to its services from mainland China following the implementation of China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) on November 1st. This measure is part of the company's efforts to comply with the new privacy regulations while assessing their impact on its operations. Users with questions are encouraged to contact eFinancialCareers support.

via eFinancialCareers|
#business#china#data-protection
"Maryland's Progressive Privacy Legislation: Impact on Tech Industry and Small Businesses"
privacy-law2 years ago

"Maryland's Progressive Privacy Legislation: Impact on Tech Industry and Small Businesses"

Maryland is set to enact one of the toughest comprehensive privacy laws among U.S. states, with broad data minimization standards, a ban on sensitive data sales, universal opt-out mechanisms, and protections for children's data. The bill's unique aspects include a limited 60-day right to cure that sunsets in 2027 and attorney general discretion over its application. The legislation represents a significant departure from other state privacy laws and is expected to have a substantial impact on businesses and consumers.

via International Association of Privacy Professionals|
#data-minimization#maryland#privacy-law
"Police Caution Against Sharing Porch Pirate Videos Online Due to Privacy Concerns"
law-and-order2 years ago

"Police Caution Against Sharing Porch Pirate Videos Online Due to Privacy Concerns"

Police in Quebec warned residents about violating alleged thieves' privacy by posting porch pirate videos online, citing Canadian laws on the "violation of private life." The reminder came after a community reported an increase in stolen packages. Lt. Benoit Richard emphasized that sharing such footage could lead to legal issues, including defamation, and recommended turning video evidence over to the police for investigation.

via KOMO News|
#canada#law-and-order#police
law-and-crime3 years ago

"Unveiling the Motive: Insights from Court Documents on the Kansas Newspaper Police Raid"

Court documents reveal that the police chief who led the raid on a Kansas newspaper alleged that a reporter either impersonated someone or lied about her intentions when obtaining the driving records of a local business owner. However, the reporter, Phyllis Zorn, along with the newspaper's editor and attorney, maintain that no laws were broken. The raid, which garnered international attention, resulted in the seizure of computers and personal cellphones, but all items were returned after the county prosecutor determined there was insufficient evidence. The investigation into whether the newspaper violated state laws is ongoing, led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, while legal experts argue that the raid may have violated federal privacy laws protecting journalists.

via ABC News|
#journalist#kansas#law-and-crime
"Police Raid on Kansas Newspaper: Unveiling the Basis and Implications"
law-and-crime3 years ago

"Police Raid on Kansas Newspaper: Unveiling the Basis and Implications"

Court records reveal that the police chief who led the raid on a Kansas newspaper alleged that a reporter either impersonated someone or lied about her intentions when obtaining the driving records of a local business owner. However, the newspaper and its attorney argue that no laws were broken, as the reporter accessed a public state website for information. The raid, which seized computers and personal cellphones, drew international attention and sparked a debate over press freedoms. The items were later released, and the county prosecutor concluded that there was insufficient evidence to justify the raid. The investigation into whether the newspaper broke state laws is ongoing.

via The Guardian|
#investigative-journalism#kansas-newspaper#law-and-crime