Aaron Mackey of EFF writes: As millions of internet users watch videos online for news and entertainment, it is essential to uphold a federal privacy law that protects against the disclosure of everyone’s viewing history, EFF argued in court last month. For decades, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) has safeguarded people’s viewing habits by generally requiring…
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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’
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…
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…
Children’s privacy and AI at heart of this year’s call for proposals for research and awareness projects
From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) today issued a call for proposals for its Contributions Program on the themes of addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies, and protecting children’s privacy. The Contributions Program funds innovative research and public awareness initiatives that seek…