Arising concerns that Amazon Ring might use its Ring doorbells product to create a gigantic surveillance network through existing 400 partnerships with local police departments and law enforcement agencies.
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Nicole Lindsey is a journalist and writer for more than 10 years, focusing on the intersection of technology, innovation and privacy. She has a background in information technology and has worked with various software companies and tech startups on their public relations and communications initiatives.
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State DMV offices around U.S. have made tens of millions of dollars in profit since 2014 by selling personal data of drivers which surprisingly is not in violation of state law.
U.S. states are showing their disapproval of how federal government has dealt with Big Tech so far by launching antitrust probe into firms like Facebook and Google.
U.S. cyber command is ready for more aggressive stance of persistent engagement around 2020 election and is prepared to take on a proactive approach including carrying out offensive cyber strikes.
Facebook, Google and other tech industry giants are searching for adtech exemption to weaken CCPA which provisions could stop them from selling targeted ads and potentially charging users for consumed content.
Privacy concerns over AI and mobile apps are rising in China as their data protection standards and respect for personal privacy appear to be lower than in the West.
New Clear History Facebook privacy tool launched in Ireland, South Korea and Spain allows user to decide which apps and websites can track their personal information and browsing data.
