Restoring Financial Privacy and Security
It’s official. As the New York Times recently reported, some US banks are denying their services to people whose banking activities trigger an algorithm, or whose political views they dislike. The bankers call breaking customers’...
The Surveillance Generation
As we work toward improving student safety, public officials must think twice before readily handing over millions of dollars to companies offering highly invasive products and services to be used on children — especially when...
Are Genetic Genealogy Investigations Willing to Skirt the Rules?
To uphold the ideals laid down in the Bill of Rights centuries ago, we must stop data fishing expeditions, whether the databases are created by private entities or the government.
AI Weapon Detection Normalizes Big Brother
Thomas Sowell famously said, “There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs.” This quote seems appropriate considering the $3 million contract for AI weapon detection in schools. So, what are the trade-offs?
Montana Tackles Facial Recognition
Fortunately, there are state lawmakers who are diligently working to erect digital safeguards to protect citizens from undue intrusion by government agencies.
Privacy Month Part 4: The Digital Panopticon
Massive data collection and advanced surveillance technology enables government eyes to be in more places than ever before. But privacy matters.