A non-profit project to protect & secure our personal data privacy rights.
The race is on to enact consumer data privacy laws across state lines, which, in the absence of a comprehensive
Big Data is both a blessing and a curse for most consumers. Big Data has transformed our entire economy, from
“If you are being run out of town, get in front of the crowd and make it look like a
For many parents, tracking their child’s location is an important safety measure. An entire industry of GPS trackers, smartwatches
Targeted advertising is often dismissed as a nuisance. Many people think of it as the shoe advertisement that follows them
Earlier this month, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed before the Senate Intelligence Committee that the federal government is purchasing Americans’
As Congress races toward an April deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a debate
Most of us interact daily with online retailers, social platforms, and financial services but do we actually know how much
Children’s data privacy has been a hot topic in recent months, but how exactly does our children’s privacy rights stand
Privacy policies are evolving from legal fine print into real consumer-facing tools. In the U.S., there is no single federal
You Own Your Data. A New Bill Wants to Make That Official.
"The You Own the Data Act...would require companies to limit data collection to only what is genuinely necessary to deliver a service someone actually asked for."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/you-own-your-data-a-new-bill-wants-to-make-that-official/
GM Sold Your Location Data for Years. California Just Made Them Pay.
"Your car knows where you drop your kids off, when you go to the doctor, and what time you leave for work. That information has real value, and companies have been quietly monetizing it."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/gm-sold-your-location-data-for-years-california-just-made-them-pay/
Data Breaches Are Accelerating. AI Is Making the Problem Worse.
"Researchers have documented sharp increases in AI-powered phishing campaigns and credential attacks over the past few years."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/data-breaches-are-accelerating-ai-is-making-the-problem-worse/
The Government Is Building a Real-Time Surveillance Dragnet. Here Is How It Works.
"For years, federal agencies have sidestepped warrant requirements by purchasing data that private companies collected first."
https://consumerdataprivacy.org/the-government-is-building-a-real-time-surveillance-dragnet-here-is-how-it-works/
Read our brief overview on why we say Big Data is both a blessing and a curse for most consumers, and what both the free market and public sector must do going forward to both serve the needs of consumers while also protecting and securing our digital future.
Every time you open a browser, you leave a trail. Cookies track where you go. Pixels record what you look at. Device
When you signed up for OnStar, you were paying for roadside assistance and navigation. You were not agreeing to have your daily
Data breaches have become a weekly fixture, and this week was no exception. Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system,
Most people assume government surveillance requires a warrant. That assumption has not held up well. A new DHS contract, worth up to
Earlier this year, FBI Director Kash Patel sat before the Senate Intelligence Committee and confirmed what privacy watchdogs have long suspected. Asked
When you link your bank account to a budgeting app, you type in your username and password without a second thought. Behind
State-level momentum for comprehensive privacy bills is at an all-time high. See link below for updated news on states considering updating their data privacy laws.
Even vigilant and tech-savvy users sometimes need a reminder about secure web browsing practices. Here is why you need to secure your browser, and how to do it.
More companies and organizations have your data than you can imagine: a breakdown of who has your data, what they are doing with it, and how secure it is kept.
Long, wordy, and confusing user agreements chock full of legalese are a key reason most Americans are in the dark about protecting their personal online data.
The National Association of Attorneys General offers consumers tips on what a data breach is and how to report it to law enforcement to hold the guilty accountable.
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