Today’s privacy landscape is marked by increasing concerns over AI’s role in surveillance and data access, notably in schools and secure communications. Key developments include a LastPass phishing campaign, updates to breach notification laws in California and Oklahoma, and the Philippines’ stance against selling biometric data. These issues underscore the importance of robust privacy measures and user control.
Top 5 Critical Privacy Alerts
- LastPass Phishing Campaign: LastPass warns of phishing emails requesting password vault access via fake inheritance processes. Read more
- California & Oklahoma Breach Notification Updates: New legislation updates breach notification requirements in CA and OK, impacting businesses operating in those states. Read more
- AI Classroom Surveillance Concerns: NYCLU raises concerns over AI-powered classroom surveillance in Long Island, citing privacy risks. Read more
- ICE Mass Surveillance Campaign: ICE is reportedly using surveillance technology to investigate protesters, originally intended for undocumented immigrants. Read more
- AI Access & Secure Chat Risks: EFF highlights privacy risks with AI features accessing secure chats, urging stronger user controls. Read more
Privacy Laws & Regulations
- California Enacts Digital Age Verification Law: California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires device-based age verification, creating safer digital environments for children. Read more
Data Minimization & User Consent
- Philippines DPA: Biometric Data Not for Sale: The Philippines DPA halts Worldcoin’s biometric data processing, emphasizing that such data is not a commodity. Read more
- Retail CCTV & GDPR Compliance: Bavarian court allows store security guards to use body cameras, citing GDPR compliance measures. Read more
Surveillance
- NY School District’s AI Surveillance: NYCLU is concerned about a Long Island school district using AI-powered classroom surveillance. Read more
- ICE Mass Surveillance: ICE is using surveillance technology to investigate protesters, raising concerns about civil liberties. Read more
Data Breaches
- Toys “R” Us Canada Data Breach: Toys “R” Us Canada warns customers about leaked information from a previous data theft. Read more
AI & Privacy
- AI Access & Secure Chat Controls: EFF emphasizes the need for strong user controls over AI’s access to secure chat data. Read more
