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Biometric data collection around the world
In recent years, biometrics have increasingly played a key role in the governance and operation of our daily lives. Biometrics falls under two main categories, physiological and behavioral, and includ...
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With a new bill, Canada could get very tough on data privacy
Canada is the latest country to introduce a series of data privacy laws making it easier for users to gain control of their data from companies and request their data be deleted. If passed, the Consum...
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Canada’s version of the NSA is just as bad
When you think of surveillance agencies that spy on your online activity, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is probably not the first one that comes to mind. That might change, as new documents obtain...
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5 ways Amazon spies on you (even if you’re not a customer)
It’s hardly news that technology companies rely on surveillance capitalism to drive higher revenue. After all, the amount of data they gather has a direct correlation with their targeting algorithms...
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What is SOCKS5? How do SOCKS proxies work?
A proxy server is a device or application that acts as an intermediate for transmitting data online. In a broader sense, any device between you and the server of the site you are visiting acts as a ki...
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A less-invasive Covid-19 tracker: Sniffer dogs
This article was originally published on November 19, 2020. The technological solutions that countries have implemented to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 have been costly to individual privacy. From ...
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Data privacy laws by country
In recent years, we’ve seen great strides in the implementation of data privacy laws around the world. Any country in the European Union already has a leg up, thanks to its General Data Protection R...
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A spying smartwatch highlights kids’ privacy risks
Smartwatches for kids have gained popularity in the last few years, both to encourage physical activity to fight a burgeoning obesity epidemic, and to help parents better track their children when the...
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Best home security camera systems for privacy and security
Closed circuit television (CCTV) was once very difficult to set up. You’d need to buy expensive equipment, lay cables, get multiple monitors, and, in cases where you’d want to use radio signals, a...
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Voters chose their digital rights on Election Day
On Tuesday, U.S. voters didn’t just cast ballots for who they wanted to be their president—several states and cities also voted for legislation that will further protect their digital rights. On t...
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