Retailers have the ability to scan your face digitally, and use that identification to offer you special prices or even recognize you as a prior shoplifter. But should they use it? Should they get your permission first?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 16, 2015
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An electronic payment system developed in Singapore will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles.
Energy & Green Tech
May 27, 2015
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Privacy advocates say the Obama administration needs to make more changes to protect consumer privacy on the government's health insurance website.
Security
Jan 23, 2015
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While consumer electronics companies are celebrating a coming bonanza of health trackers, connected cars and "smart" home appliances, the head of the Federal Trade Commission is pressing the tech industry to protect consumer ...
Security
Jan 6, 2015
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South Korea's LG Electronics said Friday it would correct a "bug" on some of its smart TVs after admitting they send information about viewers back to the company without their permission.
Business
Nov 22, 2013
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The U.S. National Security Agency swept up 70.3 million French telephone records in a 30-day period, according to a newspaper report Monday that offered new details of the massive scope of a surveillance operation that has ...
Internet
Oct 21, 2013
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A U.S. appeals court said Google wrongly collected people's personal correspondence and online activities through their Wi-Fi systems as it drove down their streets with car cameras shooting photos for its Street View mapping ...
Business
Sep 10, 2013
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Facebook is drawing fire from privacy activists again, after unveiling a new policy which could turn users' data and pictures into advertising.
Internet
Sep 5, 2013
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Mounted on cars, bikes and even snowmobiles, Google Street View cameras have been scouring the globe taking panoramic pictures of roads, alleys and buildings.
Internet
Sep 4, 2013
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US intelligence director James Clapper introduced a review group Monday that will assess whether the right balance is being struck between national security and personal privacy.
Internet
Aug 13, 2013
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