… The Electronic Privacy Information Center EPIC , which closely watches privacy law, has opposed the plan. “This bill would wipe out a huge range of privacy, security, online safety, and civil rights laws without providing any meaningful protections for Americans,” EPIC deputy director and policy di… …
… At the time, a Google spokesperson told the Sun that its “processes for handling law enforcement subpoenas are designed to protect users’ privacy while meeting our legal obligations.” The spokesperson said Google reviews “all legal demands for legal validity, and we push back against those that are… …
… They urge state and federal law enforcers to consider whether certain worker data collection and disclosure might violate existing state privacy laws or unfair practices laws when it’s used in ways workers wouldn’t reasonably expect. …
… Developers may now find themselves forced to choose between respecting users’ privacy preferences and complying with the law. “Protecting children online is absolutely important,” Michael Dolan, SVP of strategic programs at the Linux Foundation, told The Verge. “However, age verification mandates i… …
… For now, Hales says it’s important for companies and lawmakers to think through “the balancing act of privacy and safety.” It’s one that no policy or age verification provider has nailed yet, and it’s putting all of us at risk while they figure it out.
… And despite the privacy concerns created by getting rid of encryption, Ackerman said, “the risks to minors of encrypted messages far outweigh the privacy concerns for that population.” Meta attorney Alex Parkinson conceded it won’t try to relitigate the jury finding in this phase of the trial, and … …
… Google stopped storing Maps users’ location history in the cloud in 2024, citing privacy concerns — a change that led some justices to question why the court was taking up this issue in the first place. “This involves a Google feature that doesn’t exist any longer,” Justice Samuel Alito said during… …
… Netflix spokesperson Jamil Walker says in an emailed statement to The Verge that Paxton’s lawsuit “lacks merit and is based on inaccurate and distorted information:” Netflix takes our members’ privacy seriously and complies with privacy and data‑protection laws everywhere we operate. …
… A community organizer’s guide to Signal group chats Key privacy settings and best practices. …
… Plus, Meta believes it would be barred by federal children’s privacy law from retaining the data necessary to classify users under 13 in the state. …