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politics3 days ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit Challenges DHS Voter Data Collection Amid Midterm Push

A new federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration illegally collected voter data from 47 states for the Department of Homeland Security. The suit, filed by civil rights groups, claims the administration bypassed state privacy laws by using commercial databases to reconstruct voter records. This legal challenge arrives as the administration faces a 25-0 record of losses in court regarding its demands for state voter rolls, while simultaneously attempting to create a national voter registry ahead of the midterm elections.

via Fox News|

#dhs #doj #election-integrity

technology25 days ago•45 min saved

Apple Watch’s Always-On Listening Sparks Privacy Backlash

Apple’s new Apple Watch features, including 'Siri Recap' and 'Live Rewind,' enable continuous ambient audio transcription and summarization. While Apple claims data is processed privately and not stored, critics argue the technology violates social norms and privacy laws by recording bystanders without consent. The backlash highlights a growing trend of AI-enhanced 'creep-tech' that prioritizes wearer convenience over public privacy.

via The Verge|

#ai-surveillance #apple-watch #meta-ray-ban

politics1 month ago•47 min saved

Supreme Court weighs emergency bid to unlock Social Security data for voter verification

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal judge’s order blocking the use of Social Security data to verify voter citizenship. The move seeks to restore access to the expanded SAVE database before the 2026 midterms, despite privacy concerns raised by civil rights groups.

via The Washington Post|

#midterm-elections #politics #privacy-laws

real-estate2 months ago•8 min saved

Spy Cams at Open Houses Reshape Real Estate Negotiations and Buyer Comfort

Security cameras and audio are increasingly used during home showings, with a LendingTree survey finding 72% of buyers have seen or suspected recording devices and 56% of sellers admitting active devices. While often for protection, audio recordings raise legal issues that vary by state, and MLS listings are advised to note surveillance. Knowing they may be recorded, many buyers curb on-site discussions, text instead, and some even walk away, which can complicate or derail negotiations when financial details are overheard. Some brokerages require disclosure or consent agreements; the takeaway is to assume you’re being recorded and manage showings as formal negotiations outside the property when possible.

via New York Post|

#buyer-behavior #home-showings #privacy-laws

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

George Clooney's French Citizenship Sparks Political and Media Buzz

George Clooney's recent acquisition of French citizenship alongside Amal has sparked rumors of a secret divorce plan, with sources suggesting Clooney is preparing for all possibilities by establishing flexible living arrangements across Europe and the U.S. to ensure privacy and stability for their family, though the move is described as practical rather than dramatic.

via Yahoo|

#divorce-plan #entertainment #european-properties

world9 months ago•1 min saved

George and Amal Clooney Obtain French Citizenship

George and Amal Clooney have acquired French citizenship along with their children, citing their love for France's culture and privacy laws, and expressing happiness living on a farm in southern France, where they feel their children will have a better life.

via DW|

#amal-clooney #france #french-citizenship

world9 months ago•2 min saved

George and Amal Clooney Obtain French Citizenship Amid Family and Lifestyle Changes

George and Amal Clooney, along with their children, have been granted French citizenship, citing concerns about raising their children amid Hollywood's fame and paparazzi culture. They prefer France's privacy protections and a more normal life away from the Hollywood spotlight.

via CNN|

#family #french-citizenship #george-clooney

technology11 months ago•11 min saved

The Future of Smart Glasses: Privacy, Features, and Innovation

Meta's new smart glasses exemplify the growing concern over ubiquitous surveillance and the inadequacy of current privacy laws to address the ethical and legal challenges posed by wearable recording devices, raising questions about consent, privacy expectations, and societal norms.

via The Verge|

#legal-issues #meta-glasses #privacy

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Google's Ask Photos feature limited in Texas and Illinois amid new updates

Google's AI features in Photos, like Ask Photos and conversational editing, are missing in Illinois and Texas due to regional privacy laws and face grouping restrictions, which are integral to these features' functionality.

via 9to5Google|

#ask-photos #face-grouping #google-photos

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Neon App Discontinued After Data Privacy Concerns

The Neon app, which paid users for call recordings used to train AI, has been disabled due to a security flaw that exposed call data, raising privacy and legal concerns, especially regarding consent laws across different states.

via CNET|

#ai-training #call-recordings #neon-app

government1 year ago•3 min saved

Appeals Court Permits DOGE Team to Access Sensitive Data at Agencies

An appeals court has allowed the Department of Government Efficiency, associated with Elon Musk's DOGE, to access sensitive data across multiple federal agencies, citing a Supreme Court decision, despite concerns from labor unions about privacy violations and lack of transparency.

via The New York Times|

#appeals-court #doge #federal-agencies

law-and-politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Appeals Court Grants DOGE Access to Sensitive Federal Data

A US appeals court allowed Trump's Doge team to access sensitive data from federal agencies, rejecting unions' attempts to block the move, citing unlikely legal violations and lack of standing, though a dissenting judge favored a temporary halt during the case.

via The Guardian|

#doge #federal-agencies #law-and-politics

privacy1 year ago•1 min saved

Meta Liable for Privacy Violations in Flo Menstrual Data Case

A California jury found Meta violated state privacy laws by secretly collecting menstrual health data from Flo app users without consent, using it for ad targeting. The lawsuit, which also involved Google and other companies, resulted in Meta and Flo settling the case, emphasizing the importance of protecting sensitive health information. Meta disputes the verdict, asserting they did not eavesdrop on users.

via TechCrunch|

#california #flo #menstrual-health-data

government1 year ago•3 min saved

States sue USDA over efforts to access SNAP recipients' personal data

A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. is suing the USDA to block its request for detailed personal data of SNAP applicants, arguing it violates privacy laws and the Constitution, amid broader concerns over government data sharing for immigration enforcement and other purposes.

via NPR|

#food-stamps #government #lawsuit

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Social Security Data

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the DOGE team, led by Elon Musk, to access Social Security records to investigate potential fraud, overturning a lower court order that restricted their access due to privacy concerns, with dissent from three liberal justices worried about privacy risks.

via Los Angeles Times|

#doge-team #elon-musk #law