Linn F. Freedman of Robinson & Cole LLP writes: The holidays are upon us, including “cyber week” filled with deals for shopping for the holidays. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is warning shoppers about smart toys this holiday season. In its article, “Consumer watchdog: ‘Smart toys’ put kids’ privacy at risk,” PIRG outlines the…
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Cyber Command, NSA nominee now double-blocked
Martin Matishak reports: A senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee is vowing to block a vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to helm U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency until he receives more details about a controversial surveillance practice. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) pledged Thursday to object to Air Force Lt. Gen….
He Wanted Privacy. His College Gave Him None
A Markup examination of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech, from homework trackers to test-taking software, even license plate readers By: Tara García Mathewson On a recent Monday, Eric Natividad woke up around 8 a.m., showered, ate breakfast, and braced himself for a day…
Meta Sues to Halt FTC Privacy Move, Challenging In-House Trials
Sabrina Willmer and Leah Nylen report: Meta Platforms Inc. sued the US Federal Trade Commission claiming its in-house trials violate the Constitution and asked a court to immediately halt the agency’s bid to change a 2020 privacy settlement. The social networking giant filed the suit in Washington federal court seeking a halt to FTC proceedings related to Meta’s…