The Federal Trade Commission charged that the developer of the fertility app Premom deceived users by sharing their sensitive personal information with third parties, including two China-based firms, disclosed users’ sensitive health data to AppsFlyer and Google, and failed to notify consumers of these unauthorized disclosures in violation of the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR)….
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TSA is testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns
Rebecca Santana and Rick Gentilo of AP report: A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen. The screen flashes “Photo Complete” and the person walks through — all without having to hand over their identification to the TSA…
Covington and SEC Heading to Court Over Attorney-Client Privilege Battle
Abigail Adcox reports: A U.S. District judge is scheduled to hear arguments on Wednesday in a closely watched case that is testing the bounds of attorney-client privilege against national security interests. Judge Amit Mehta will weigh whether Washington, D.C.-headquartered firm Covington & Burling is required to turn over to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
UK: Necessity and proportionality: questions police must ask when considering sharing personal information with the public
Emily Keaney writes: In February, the ICO announced it would be asking Lancashire Police to set out how they reached the decision to include personal information in media statements as they sought to find Nicola Bulley. This was an important piece of work around a high profile case. We wanted to reassure the public that…