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US Must Learn From Europe in Privacy, AI Regulation, Says Policy Expert

US Must Learn From Europe in Privacy, AI Regulation, Says Policy Expert
US Must Learn From Europe in Privacy, AI Regulation, Says Policy Expert
February 11, 2022  |  Regulation

The rise of digital technologies has improved the world in untold ways. But there has been at least one casualty: privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Biometrics Firm Drops Facial Scan Proviso From ID Verification Software
Biometrics Firm Drops Facial Scan Proviso From ID Verification Software
February 09, 2022  |  Biometrics

Biometrics firm ID.me is dropping the facial recognition component of its identity verification software used by a host of states and federal agencies. Get the...

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Meta Pledges to Remain in Europe
Meta Pledges to Remain in Europe
February 09, 2022  |  Meta

Meta says it’s “absolutely not” leaving Europe over European Union-U.S. data transfers, refuting reports in the press, according to a company blog post published Tuesday...

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Today’s Used Car Reconditioning Process Includes Deleting Previous Owners’ Personal Information From Cars
Today’s Used Car Reconditioning Process Includes Deleting Previous Owners’ Personal Information From Cars
February 08, 2022  |  Technology

When used vehicle marketplace CarLotz receives a vehicle to sell, it does the inspections and reconditioning you’d expect any car dealer to do. Beyond that,...

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Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
February 07, 2022  |  Regulation

Amid the ongoing scrutiny from various regulatory bodies and lawmakers around the globe, Big Tech has some leverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
February 04, 2022  |  CBDC

Military junta-ruled Myanmar is planning to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will join the kyat as legal tender. Get the Full Story...

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This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
February 04, 2022  |  Big Tech

This week in Big Tech news, Austria finds that Google Analytics’ services are illegal, while Belgium rules Europe’s AdTech industry violates regulations. Plus, Facebook loses...

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UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The UK’s new information watchdog says his county will seek a leading role in making Big Tech companies accountable as Britain frees itself of European...

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Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

When the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommended that the artificial intelligence (AI) act shouldn’t allow AI systems to recognize human features in public places,...

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