The other day, I challenged myself to identify the worst thing President Trump has done that would justify impeachment. And I realized that the worst thing he’s done, which Joe Cadillic writes about below, may not even be considered a “high crime or misdemeanor” under the Constitution. But is there no impeachment for crimes against…
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Nebula Genomics Offers Anonymous Sequencing to Increase Privacy and Transparency in Genetic Testing
Dava Stewart reports: Nebula Genomics is introducing a new model for genetic sequencing that emphasizes privacy and consumer ownership of data. It does this by allowing customers to anonymously submit their DNA and pay for sequencing without including any personally identifiable information. In a twist that will interest medical laboratory professionals, Nebula is using blockchain as part of this gene…
This Year’s Must-Read Privacy Papers: FPF Announces Recipients of Annual Award
From the Future of Privacy Forum: Today, FPF announced the winners of the 10th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Award. This Award recognizes leading privacy scholarship that is relevant to policymakers in the United States Congress, at U.S. federal agencies and for data protection authorities abroad. The winners of the 2019 PPPM Award are:…
FBI warns about smart TVs being ‘gateways for hackers’
WTHR reports: If you own a smart TV or are looking to buy one this holiday season, the FBI has some advice for you. The FBI says smart TVs, which have the ability to connect to the internet, use streaming services and apps and can even talk to people, can be vulnerable to hackers. Many…