Theodore R. Delwiche reports: After University President Drew G. Faust referred the discussion of news that researchers had photographed thousands of students last year without their knowledge to an electronic oversight committee, that body is discussing the broad implications related to privacy and expects to report back to her by the end of the term….
Category: Youth & Schools
UK: Public has no faith in press regulator, says children’s privacy campaigner
John Plunkett reports: Children’s privacy campaigner Hannah Weller has said the public has no faith in the new press regulator, which she said acted in just the same way as the discredited regime it replaced. Weller and her husband, musician Paul Weller, won a high court battle with Mail Online over its publication of seven unpixellated photographs…
New ‘Hello Barbie’ Wi-Fi Enabled Barbie That Records Conversations And Talks Back To Kids Has The Internet Up In Arms
Inquisitr reports: A new Wi-Fi enabled Barbie called “Hello Barbie” has the internet talking, after Hello Barbie was revealed this week by Mattel, and joined the “internet of things” trend that makes just about everything from toys to cars to toasters and SUVs a mobile hotspot. But the features that have consumers buzzing about “Hello Barbie” is…
Students object to online courses recording facial features, knuckles, voice
Victor Skinner reports: Students at Rutgers University are balking at a new biometric software used in online classes that requires them to record their facial features, knuckles and photo ID. ProctorTrack, implemented for online courses this year, requires students to record their face, knuckle and personal identification details to verify their identity. The software then…