Paul Vigna reports: Lawmakers were up in arms this month about whether Libra, Facebook Inc.’s proposed new cryptocurrency, would be a haven for money launderers and other criminal activities. Facebook, though, says Libra could be a valuable tool for law enforcement, partly because of the vast amounts of information that will be generated about its…
Category: Govt
EPIC Challenges FTC-Facebook Settlement, Asks Court to Hear from Privacy Groups
From EPIC.org: EPIC has filed a Motion to Intervene in United States v. Facebook to protect the interests of Facebook users. The case concerns a proposed settlement between the FTC and Facebook. EPIC said the settlement “is not adequate, reasonable, or appropriate.” EPIC also explained that the settlement would extinguish more than 26,000 consumer complaints…
How Facial Recognition is Changing CBP Operations
Brandi Vincent reports how Customs and Border Protection claims to be using facial recognition technology these days: Today, Hardin said the agency’s main use for facial recognition is to confirm that people are who they say they are as they move in, out and around the nation. “It’s a huge advantage for us now, not…
Amazon Requires Police to Shill Surveillance Cameras in Secret Agreement
Caroline Haskins reports: Amazon’s home security company Ring has enlisted local police departments around the country to advertise its surveillance cameras in exchange for free Ring products and a “portal” that allows police to request footage from these cameras, a secret agreement obtained by Motherboard shows. The agreement also requires police to “keep the terms…