Privacy

Customer data has become a valuable asset for businesses. But privacy laws need to be clearer about what happens to this information when businesses go into liquidation.

If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.

The possibility of new ownership over 23andMe has some customers concerned about how their sensitive genetic information will be handled in the future.

If you are a parent of a school student, you may have received a form seeking permission to use your child’s image on school social media accounts. Should you sign?

Patients rely on abortion clinics to protect their privacy. The providers have work to do to catch up to today’s digital surveillance threats.

The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.

A new study shows that simply knowing we are being watched can unconsciously heighten our awareness of other people’s gaze.

In Ontario and elsewhere, we still need reforms that give decision-makers the power to bring robust democratic oversight to EdTech in schools.

The company’s privacy policy does mention sharing data with research bodies, as authorised by Australian law. But few Australians read and understand privacy policies.

Emotion recognition technologies endanger fundamental rights without proper justification.

As 23andMe struggles financially, it’s a good time to reconsider issues on privacy, use, and commercialization of genetic information.

Most people who record their medical appointments do so to help them understand and remember medical information.

An investigation reveals e-voting software used by numerous large-scale organisations isn’t as anonymous or secure as claimed.

There are dangers to having government surveillance carried out without proper oversight and accountability.

Despite the ruling against Bunnings, Australian businesses can continue to collect your biometric information without your explicit consent by simply putting up signs.

AI technologies can help police. But only structural and organisational reform can fix inequitable surveillance practices.

More awareness is needed of security issues with tech used to track our exercise goals.

While many people are comfortable with using facial recognition technology on their phone, they are less happy when it’s the government or private groups identifying them.

Views differ between owners and non-owners of smartglasses. But both groups agree the technology can help people.

Neither prospective school board social media lawsuit wins, nor proposed Ontario or federal privacy or AI legislation, would prevent problems related to rampant processing of human-derived data.

Australia’s Trust Exchange system offers greater convenience and security for everyday transactions. But the government must make sure it protects Australians’ privacy.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are equipped with a camera and powered by AI. Are the current privacy policies sufficient when it comes to the use of wearable cameras in public spaces?

After receiving dozens of unwanted calls from telemarketers, I started to investigate.

There are three key steps people can take to protect their data from big tech.

The new privacy act reform bill has some welcome amendments, but it doesn’t touch most of the substantive principles that were passed in 1988.