August 11, 2024 at 10:35PM The United Nations unanimously approved a Russian proposal to address cybercrime through the Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes. However, tech companies and privacy activists oppose this, citing concerns about human rights and discretionary refusal grounds. Meanwhile, the British nuclear sub code was … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 05:54PM The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that state highway police lawfully unlocked a suspect’s phone using his fingerprint during a drug bust, finding no violation of 5th or 4th Amendment rights. Experts caution against relying on biometrics, especially for those likely to interact with police, due to unsettled legal … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 11:37AM Summary: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that police lawfully used a suspect’s fingerprint to unlock his phone. This raises concerns about biometric privacy, especially for groups likely to interact with law enforcement. Experts recommend disabling biometrics when interacting with the police, citing legal ambiguities and the potential risk … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 08:49PM Two reform bills before Congress propose changes to the government-directed surveillance affecting US businesses. Section 702, set to expire in 2024, permits surveillance without warrant. The pending vote will decide between HR 6570, focusing on civil liberties, and HR 6611, expanding the businesses required to share data with the US. … Read more