Category: Privacy

Are ‘Bossware’ Tools Tracking You?

The New York Times – Business:
In recent years, the technologies used to surveil workers have become more sophisticated and widespread.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas

The New York Times – Business:
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.
Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad

The New York Times – Business:
Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.
Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad

The New York Times – Business:
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts

The New York Times – Business:
The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses

The New York Times – Business:
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.
TikTok Updates Its Terms and Conditions in the U.S.

The changes came after the app’s Chinese parent company spun out an American entity to run TikTok in the United States.
TikTok Updates Its Terms and Conditions in the U.S.

The changes came after the app’s Chinese parent company spun out an American entity to run TikTok in the United States.
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record

From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Uber Flags Sexual Misconduct but Many Drivers Stay on the Road

The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints.
N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’

The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices.