#TeenPrivacy

No way? Big Tech’s ‘lucrative surveillance’ of everyone is terrible for privacy, freedom

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September 19, 2024 at 05:57PM The FTC reveals a deep-rooted issue of data harvesting and inadequate protection by major social media and video streaming companies, endangering privacy and freedoms. The companies collect and retain user data with subpar protection, pose potential harms with AI models, and fail to adequately protect teenagers’ data. The report urges … Read more

FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants

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September 19, 2024 at 01:22PM The FTC staff report reveals widespread user surveillance by social media and video streaming companies, with insufficient privacy protections for children and teens. The findings, based on a 2019-2020 investigation, raise concerns about data retention, sharing practices, and targeted advertising. The report urges Congress to pass comprehensive federal privacy legislation … Read more