Johan Moreno reports: Alphabet Inc.’s Google subsidiary has tentatively settled accusations of misappropriating user data, averting a potentially revealing court trial. The lawsuit originally sought $5 billion in damages, but terms of the settlement terms were not disclosed. The news was first reported by Reuters. According to court documents, the search giant agreed to resolve claims…
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With car privacy concerns rising, automakers may be on road to regulation
Suzanne Smalley reports: This is the third and final part in a series on automobile privacy. Read part 1 and part 2 here. Faye Francy decided to buy a used car from a dealer a few hours from her house. After writing a check and signing the paperwork, she synced her phone to the infotainment center so she could…
Every Major Pharmacy Chain Is Giving The Government Warrantless Access To Medical Records
Tim Cushing writes: The Fourth Amendment is rarely a match for the Third Party Doctrine. In recent years, things have gotten a wee bit better thanks to a couple of Supreme Court rulings. But the operative principle still overrides: whatever we share (voluntarily or not) with private companies can often be obtained without a warrant. That’s why bills have…
Privacy watchdog launches inquiry into TikTok
Sumeyya Ilanbey reports: Australia’s privacy commissioner has launched an inquiry into TikTok’s handling of personal information to determine whether the social media giant that is harvesting the data of Australians without their consent will need to be formally investigated. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will probe whether TikTok breached the nation’s privacy laws when…