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The Coronavirus Crisis
Millions of people are using Zoom to communicate, but the company is facing mounting scrutiny over whether it is adequately protecting users.

Senator Asks FTC To Investigate Zoom's 'Deceptive' Security Claims

Apr 03, 2020
Lawmakers and state attorneys general are scrutinizing the popular video conferencing company for potential violations, after users reported harassment and researchers uncovered security flaws.
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Technology
California's new digital privacy law takes effect on Jan. 1.

California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

Dec 30, 2019
Under California's new digital privacy law, consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal information. The toughest data privacy law in the U.S., it's expected to set the standard nationwide.
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Politics
After years of light regulation, the tech industry is coming under scrutiny from Congress and regulators due to a series of privacy breaches.

Targeting Online Privacy, Congress Sets A New Tone With Big Tech

Mar 13, 2019
In a rare area of bipartisan agreement, and after years of little regulation, lawmakers in both chambers say the tech industry needs to do more to protect its users' personal information.
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Technology
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the annual F8 conference in San Jose, Calif., on May 1. California passed legislation that would allow users to sue for damages for data breaches like the one Facebook recently suffered.

Why The Tech Industry Wants Federal Control Over Data Privacy Laws

Oct 08, 2018
Though new data privacy laws in Europe and California have put the tech industry on the defensive, it's moving to craft federal legislation that would pre-empt state laws.
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The Two-Way
Uber says it will once more provide users the option to give the application location data only sometimes. Above, a sign marks an Uber pickup point at LaGuardia Airport in New York in March.

Uber Ends Its Controversial Post-Ride Tracking Of Users' Location

Aug 29, 2017
The practice caused immediate privacy concerns when the ride-hailing company added it in November. Users will regain the option to choose to share location data with the app only when using it.
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All Tech Considered
Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, supported Hillary Clinton and he says he will continue to work and lobby for what he believes.

Tech Leaders Vow To Resist Trump, But They Also Hope To Find Common Ground

Nov 14, 2016
With issues ranging from privacy to trade, many leaders find themselves at odds with the president-elect's campaign stances. But CEOs say they'll look for ways to work with his administration.
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All Tech Considered
New technology helps trackers to follow consumers' digital imprints — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.

Online Trackers Follow Our Digital Shadow By 'Fingerprinting' Browsers, Devices

Sep 26, 2016
Online tracking is no longer about "cookies." New technology helps trackers to link online breadcrumbs — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.
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Shots - Health News

How Your Health Data Lead A Not-So-Secret Life Online

Jul 30, 2016
Apps can make managing health care a lot easier, but most don't have the privacy protections required of doctors and hospitals. And a simple Web search can clue in advertisers to health concerns.
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All Tech Considered
Data brokers collect information on how you use the Internet, from personal data you share on Facebook to online shopping.

Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?

Jul 11, 2016
Every time you visit a website, companies you've never heard of are collecting data about you and selling or sharing it with other companies. You can opt out, but few consumers are aware of that.
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All Tech Considered
Janet Napolitano became president of the University of California in 2013, after serving as President Obama's secretary of homeland security.

At Calif. Campuses, A Test For Free Speech, Privacy And Cybersecurity

Mar 11, 2016
The University of California president, former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, secretly ordered data monitoring across the system after hackers broke into the UCLA medical center.
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All Tech Considered
A researcher found that online medical searches may be seen by hidden parties, and the data sold for profit.

Online Health Searches Aren't Always Confidential

Jun 08, 2015
Searching a medical issue on the Internet seems harmless enough, but one researcher found that online medical searches may be seen by hidden parties, and the data even sold for profit.
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Intelligence Squared U.S.
The European Commission's Paul Nemitz (left), with teammate Eric Posner, says individuals should have the right to control what others know about them.

Debate: Should The U.S. Adopt The 'Right To Be Forgotten' Online?

Mar 18, 2015
People don't always like what they see when they Google themselves. EU residents have a right to request that unflattering material be removed from online search results. Should the U.S. follow suit?
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All Tech Considered
Using Tor, or The Onion Router, enables users to hide their online activities. Advocates say the network protects the privacy of activists. But prosecutors say it's used extensively by criminals — and is making it harder for law enforcement to do its j

Prosecutors Say Tools For Hiding Online Hinder Cybercrime Crackdowns

Jan 05, 2015
Advocates say tools that cloak online identities are needed to protect activists. Prosecutors say they hinder efforts to police all kinds of crime, from child pornography to illegal gun sales.
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