Tag Archives: Data Privacy
Data privacy policy just as important as the security measures protecting it
Data privacy policy just as important as the security measures protecting it By Aaron Melgar A lot of emphasis has been placed on data security from hackers or ransomware, but the latest data governance regulations also set provisions around privacy and access to the data. …
Smart watches & Kids: Security Risk?
Smart watches & Kids: Security Risk? By Bryan Pierson Consumer groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate some children’s smart watches after researchers found these devices could make sensitive information vulnerable to hackers. Researchers in Norway discovered flaws in …
5 popular apps you should be wary of if you care for your data privacy
5 popular apps you should be wary of if you care for your data privacy By dailyO The Supreme Couts ruling pronounced by a nine-judge bench on August 24, 2017, was not just against storing and sharing of an individual’s …
The FTC and FBI are shining the spotlight on your kid’s smart toys
The FTC and FBI are shining the spotlight on your kid’s smart toys By Janis Kestenbau The FTC has announced that it has updated its COPPA compliance plan for businesses to make inescapably clear that internet-enabled toys and other “internet of things” (IoT) …
Disney sued for allegedly spying on children through 42 gaming apps
Disney sued for allegedly spying on children through 42 gaming apps By Dani Deahl A federal class action lawsuit filed in California alleges that the Walt Disney Company is violating privacy protection laws by collecting children’s personal information from 42 …
How airlines store and share your information
How airlines store and share your information By Anastasiya Bolton and Anna Staver, KUSA What kind of information does an airline collect about you as a passenger? And who can access it? For answers, we reviewed the privacy policies of Frontier, …
“Smart” bench gathers data to help urban planners meet public’s needs
“Smart” bench gathers data to help urban planners meet public’s needs By Jill Odom It seems that there is a “smart” version of every basic object nowadays, but an intriguing one for landscape designers who design public spaces is the smart bench. One …
Roombas have been busy mapping our homes, and now that data could be shared
Roombas have been busy mapping our homes, and now that data could be shared By Dani Deahl Over the past couple of years, Roombas haven’t just been picking up dust and chauffeuring cats around, they’ve also been mapping the layout of your …
Your Ignorance Of Privacy-Protected Information Causes Massive FTC Fines
Your Ignorance Of Privacy-Protected Information Causes Massive FTC Fines You Don’t Know What Information Is Privacy-Protected & What To Do About It! (Hint – Social Media And Mobile Apps Are Huge Traps For the Unwary!!) By Chip Cooper, Esq Background You’re an online entrepreneur, or …
Thousands Agree to Clean Port-a-potties for Free Wi-Fi
Thousands obliviously agree to clean port-a-potties for free Wi-Fi By Rebecca Wilkin Public Wi-Fi provider Purple recently attempted to determine if anyone actually reads terms and conditions before hitting “agree.” Spoiler: they do not. In a clever experiment, the UK-based company added …
