Facial Recognition Technology On The Horizon For North Carolina Airports
It's likely than when you head to the airport in the near future, facial recognition technology will replace the need for a passport.
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Facebook Stored Millions Of User Passwords In Plain, Readable Text
The information was held in a readable format within the company's internal data storage systems. Facebook says it "found no evidence to date" of abuse.
Why The Tech Industry Wants Federal Control Over Data Privacy Laws
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.
India's Biometric ID System Has Led To Starvation For Some Poor, Advocates Say
The world's biggest biometric system, with iris scans of 1.2 billion people, was designed to help the poor. But it has sparked concerns about privacy and in some cases has exacerbated starvation.
TSA's 'Quiet Skies' Program Tracks, Observes Travelers In The Air
Some U.S. citizens have been trailed during their flights by undercover air marshals who take detailed notes on their behavior. The program was first reported on by The Boston Globe.
Digital Ambulance Chasers? Law Firms Send Ads To Patients' Phones Inside ERs
Personal injury law firms are using location-based mobile ads to target people as they enter emergency rooms. The trend is raising concerns among patients and health privacy experts.
Amazon Echo Recorded And Sent Couple's Conversation — All Without Their Knowledge
In what it called an "unlikely" string of events, Amazon says Alexa heard background conversation and misconstrued it as very specific directives.
North Carolina Joins Request For Answers On Facebook Privacy Practices
North Carolina's attorney general has joined dozens of others in asking for information on Facebook's business practices.
Court Seems Unconvinced Of Microsoft's Argument To Shield Email Data Stored Overseas
The Supreme Court will decide whether a U.S. warrant can compel Microsoft to turn over a user's emails stored in Ireland. It also seems to want Congress to fix the dilemma.
Drone Dilemma: Balancing State And Federal Air Space Regulations
Maybe you're among the growing number of people who received a drone for Christmas. If so, you're not alone.