The following is the statement this blogger received from Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of EFF, in response to my request for their response to Carrie Goldberg’s tweets and allegations that appear in Part 1 of this series. Thanks for writing, and thanks for giving me a few days to respond and for the offer to…
Category: Govt
Is EFF defending corporations from people whose lives have been RUINED, like attorney Carrie Goldberg claims? Part 1
Attorney Carrie Goldberg has been making quite a name for herself over the past few years as someone who represents and advocates for victims of revenge porn and other privacy invasions. As part of her passionate advocacy, she (and others) have advocated for the repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). I…
Trump administration to ask most US visa applicants for social media information
Saagar Enjeti reports: The Trump administration will implement a new policy Friday asking most applicants for U.S. visas to provide information on their use of social media, a U.S. Department of State official tells Hill.TV Most visa applicants, including temporary visitors, will be required to list their social media identifiers in a drop down menu…
Don’t expect to keep that DNA test info private
Stephanie Goldberg reports: As genetic testing gains popularity both at home and in the doctor’s office, gaps in privacy protections are becoming more apparent. Existing restrictions are full of loopholes. Federal law prevents genetic discrimination by health insurance companies and employers, but it doesn’t prevent other insurers—including those selling life and disability policies—from making coverage…