X faces GDPR complaints for unauthorized use of data for AI training

August 12, 2024 at 06:47PM European privacy advocate NOYB has filed nine GDPR complaints against X for using the personal data of over 60 million European users to train “Grok,” the social media company’s language model. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that the European privacy advocate NOYB has filed nine GDPR complaints against … Read more

Can I phone a friend? How cops circumvent face recognition bans

May 20, 2024 at 12:17PM Some US police departments are circumventing facial recognition bans by seeking help from neighboring cities without such restrictions. Washington Post’s review found that San Francisco and Austin police have sought facial recognition searches from other agencies, with varying success. The use of facial recognition has raised concerns about privacy, racial … Read more

The Trifecta of Consumer Data Privacy: Education, Advocacy & Accountability

October 19, 2023 at 12:01AM In today’s digital world, personal privacy is frequently compromised due to the exchange of personal information. The public often feels powerless against data brokers and overwhelmed by information overload. A consumer survey revealed the need for better privacy tools and understanding. With data breaches becoming more common, a collaborative effort … Read more