online privacy

Prospective users can take certain steps to ensure their data might be more protected when using online therapy apps, according to some experts.

How to protect your privacy when using mental health care apps

11:49am July 18, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

Some online therapy companies are facing scrutiny for how they handle user data. Experts weigh in on what patients can do to keep their data safer when using these types of services.

California's new digital privacy law takes effect on Jan. 1.

National

California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

4:13pm December 31, 2019

by Rachael Myrow

Under California's new digital privacy law, consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal information. The toughest data privacy law in the U.S., it's expected to set the standard nationwide.

After years of light regulation, the tech industry is coming under scrutiny from Congress and regulators due to a series of privacy breaches.

Politics & Government

Targeting Online Privacy, Congress Sets A New Tone With Big Tech

2:58pm March 13, 2019

by Brian Naylor

In a rare area of bipartisan agreement and after years of little regulation, lawmakers in both chambers say the tech industry needs to do more to protect its users' personal information.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the annual F8 conference in San Jose, Calif., on May 1. California passed legislation that would allow users to sue for damages for data breaches like the one Facebook recently suffered.

Why The Tech Industry Wants Federal Control Over Data Privacy Laws

5:31am October 08, 2018

by Dina Temple-Raston

Though new data privacy laws in Europe and California have put the tech industry on the defensive, it's moving to craft federal legislation that would pre-empt state laws.

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Uber says it will once more provide users the option to give the application location data only sometimes. Above, a sign marks an Uber pickup point at LaGuardia Airport in New York in March.

Uber Ends Its Controversial Post-Ride Tracking Of Users' Location

5:44pm August 29, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The practice caused immediate privacy concerns when the ride-hailing company added it in November. Users will regain the option to choose to share location data with the app only when using it.

Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, supported Hillary Clinton and he says he will continue to work and lobby for what he believes.

Tech Leaders Vow To Resist Trump, But They Also Hope To Find Common Ground

6:19pm November 14, 2016

by Laura Sydell

With issues ranging from privacy to trade, many leaders find themselves at odds with the president-elect's campaign stances. But CEOs say they'll look for ways to work with his administration.

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New technology helps trackers follow consumers' digital imprints — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.

Online Trackers Follow Our Digital Shadow By 'Fingerprinting' Browsers, Devices

12:42pm September 27, 2016

by NPR Staff

Online tracking is no longer about "cookies." New technology helps trackers link online breadcrumbs — including across devices — through browser settings, battery levels and other details.

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How Your Health Data Lead A Not-So-Secret Life Online

5:00am July 30, 2016

by Angus Chen

Apps can make managing health care a lot easier, but most don't have the privacy protections required of doctors and hospitals. And a simple Web search can clue in advertisers to health concerns.

Data brokers collect information on how you use the Internet, from personal data you share on Facebook to online shopping.

National

Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?

6:38pm July 11, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Every time you visit a website, companies you've never heard of are collecting data about you and selling or sharing it with other companies. You can opt out, but few consumers are aware of that.

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The iconic clock tower and library at University of California, Berkeley. The University of California system, especially Berkeley, has a stormy history around free speech and spying by the federal government.

At Calif. Campuses, A Test For Free Speech, Privacy And Cybersecurity

8:11pm March 11, 2016

by Laura Sydell

The University of California president, former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, secretly ordered data monitoring across the system after hackers broke into the UCLA medical center.

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