Do you think law enforcement is using facial recognition responsibly? “More Than Half of U.S. Adults Trust Law Enforcement to Use Facial Recognition Responsibly … But the public is less accepting of facial recognition technology when used by advertisers or…
Microsoft is making Windows 10 passwordless
Microsoft is making Windows 10 passwordless This means PCs will use Windows Hello face authentication, fingerprints, or a PIN code. Read more at The Verge.
Find and delete dormant accounts
Dormant online accounts can threaten your privacy and security. ConsumerReports shows how to find and delete your old accounts.
Students Google strangers to learn about online privacy
A third year law student wasn’t Googling a stranger in a coffeeshop for fun, she was on a homework assignment from her professor, Kate Klonick, assistant professor of law at St. John’s University. The goal of the assignment was to…
Real time cameras create a virtual block watch
Newark, New Jersey is installing hundreds of surveillance cameras to create a virtual block watch. The mayor says the cameras are going to be watched by the Newark Police Department, residents, and anyone else that wants to log onto the…
Stop Google from tracking everything you do online
Google launched a new page that makes it easier for users to stop it from tracking everything you do online. Learn how to stop tracking and personalized advertisements, and download everything Google knows about you at CNBC.
Facebook rolling out new privacy settings
According to The Sun, Facebook will be rolling out some revamped privacy controls aimed at helping you manage the data the company holds on you. The changes include a redesigned settings menu, a new Privacy Shortcuts menu, and new tools to…
Android Users: Learn how to avoid malware
If you want to prevent your phone from tracking your every move, you might want to take a closer look at the apps you’re downloading. Many of them share your data with advertisers without your knowledge, according to Sean O’Brien…