Duke University study shows concern over 'smart city technology'
A Duke University study shows that residents are uncomfortable about the increasing number of smart technology devices being deployed in urban areas.
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N.C. Attorney General Stein announces $391M Google settlement
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is praising a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices.
Lawsuits filed after Novant Health data breach
Several lawsuits have been filed against Novant Health after the company admitted this summer that patient data may have been sent to Facebook.
Period tracker app Flo developing 'anonymous mode' to quell post-Roe privacy concerns
The period tracker app Flo is developing an "anonymous mode" in the wake of privacy concerns after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Local sheriff's office is asking for access to cameras. For some, this raises privacy concerns
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is continuing a campaign to register residents' security cameras to aid in investigations. But the volunteer program could raise privacy concerns.
A Tech Powerhouse, U.S. Lags In Using Smartphones For Contact Tracing
Google and Apple teamed up on using smartphones to track coronavirus infections. But the systems are only available in a few states, where they're being used by a tiny percentage of the population.
California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law
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.
Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?
Regulators missed a chance to find out if deceptive practices at Facebook came from the top when they decided to enter into a settlement with Zuckerberg instead of questioning him, an FTC member says.
FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn't comply with the agreement.
'Facebook Is Dangerous:' Firms In Hot Seat As Congress Probes Big Tech
Lawmakers in the Senate and House are questioning lobbyists and officials from Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple on an array of issues, including whether they're so big they stifle competition.