Apple announced plans to introduce a child safety feature that would scan the iCloud for illegal content aimed at fighting the war against child exploitation. Despite Apple stating that “Apple’s method of detecting known CSAM [Child Sexual Abuse Material] is designed with user privacy in mind,” protests erupted, with some led by Electronic Frontier Foundation’s… Read More Amid privacy concerns, Apple delays photo scanning feature
Finding a public charging station has become easier and easier lately. Public charging stations for all types of phones can be found at airports, hotels, cafes, planes, conference centers and even at some parks. Earlier this month, the District Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles warned about “Juice-Jacking.” This is when a USB connection becomes compromised.… Read More Public Phone Charging Stations: Convenience… at a Price.
Today, in Carpenter v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that police need the warrant to search your phone when digging for cellphone tracking information. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that a phone is basically “a feature of human anatomy.” We’re finally seeing this come to fruition in the court system. This is a… Read More Cellphone Tracking: A Win for Privacy Advocates!
Recently, I read the European Convention on Human Rights – Article 7 and 8 – which are practically modeling the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Without getting too into the weeds here, it provides the basic right of privacy. This includes in your home, your family life, your correspondence etc. Not only is… Read More EU vs US – Privacy Falling By the Wayside
Attack of the Killer App 