Google StreetView Cars to Measure Air Pollution
StreetView cars are going to be fitted with air pollution sensors.
ICE Launches $2.4M Deal With Data Surveillance Firm
"Are we comfortable with the idea of calling and location data being trawled through for the purpose of hunting down people who might not really be guilty of anything more serious than wanting to come here and work?" a Cato Institute privacy and security expert asked.
Steve Bannon Wanted 'Culture War,' Says Whistleblower
A Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Bannon was looking for the build-up of an "arsenal of weapons to fight that war."
Facebook: Info Shared With App Possibly Not Protected
The app allowed users to take psychometric tests.
The Era of Big Data is Transforming Astronomy
The era of big data is revolutionizing how astronomical discoveries are made.
What's in That New Privacy Policy in Your Inbox?
Your new privacy policy might actually allow you to take back some of your personal data.
Why Are People Worried About Privacy on Facebook?
Millions of customers use search and social platforms each day without paying for the service. How did we get here?
How Safe Is Your DNA Data From Being Hacked?
In a time of widespread anxiety over the misuse of social media, Americans should also be concerned over who has access to their genetic information.
Will Social Media Loopholes Be Closed Before Midterms?
The 2018 U.S. midterms are less than eight months away, and Congress has done nothing to close loopholes that enable political advertising on social media to fuel disinformation and division. Time for legislators to get to work.
France Is Testing Its Own Encrypted Messenger App
President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly very fond of Telegram but Paris is concerned that there is no alternative app that is based in France.
The NSA Wants Your Encrypted Data
Encryption can protect personal data from government intrusion, which means the government wants the key to break it.
Civilian Deaths Surge Amid Wars In Syria and Yemen
There was a surge in civilian deaths by explosive devices in 2017.
YouTube Accused of Illegally Collecting Kids' Data
A coalition of rights groups has filed a legal complaint against the Google-owned video platform.
Is This European Law Behind Facebook's Privacy Shift?
It shouldn't surprise you that Facebook has all your data.
How the Cambridge Analytica's Facebook Model Worked
If confirmed, Kogan's account would mean the digital modeling Cambridge Analytica used was hardly the virtual crystal ball a few have claimed.
These Are The Countries Most Vulnerable To Facebook
How does Zuckerberg convert his apology into action, while respecting the vastly differing circumstances that his network—the ultimate social network—connects?
How Much Does Facebook Really Know About You?
Big Brother is watching you (and listening to you, and tracking you and monitoring you...)
Cambridge Analytica Violated U.S. Law
For decades, the FEC has interpreted the "directly or indirectly" language in this statutory ban broadly to include participation by foreign nationals in decisions involving election-related activities.
Regulations Won't Stop Facebook Data Breaches
The idea that governments can regulate their way into protecting citizen privacy is appealing, but misses the mark.
Is Facebook's Personality Profiling a Threat?
Facebook is in the business of exploiting your data. The company is worth billions of dollars because it harvests your data and sells it to advertisers. Users are encouraged to like, share and comment their lives away in the name of staying connected to family and friends.
Zuckerberg on CNN: Sorry, Kind Of
Facing questions about the social network's role in the 2016 election, Facebook's chief executive gave a rare apology.
Should Sheryl Sandberg Replace Mark Zuckerberg?
Tech investor calls for Sandberg to take over as social media users ask: #WheresZuck?
The End of Facebook?
Experts say Facebook will feel the heat—but will it all come crashing down?
Trump Data Firm Filmed Boasting About Underhand Tactics
Cambridge Analytica has been credited with playing a major part in President Donald Trump's 2016 election success.
MoviePass: U.S. App Tracks Your Every Move, CEO Admits
MoviePass says it has no plans to sell customer metrics to third parties.
Mueller Questions RNC About Trump Campaign's Data
Did the Trump campaign and Russia share data to target U.S. voters? RNC staffers might have the answer.
More than 100 Mexican Mayors Killed by Organized Crime
Officials have suffered the brunt of violence under the Enrique Peña Nieto administration.
Analyst Estimates 2,000 Serial Killers At Large in U.S.
The claim comes from a scientist who has independently tracked murder data for years, according to 'The New Yorker.'
People Who Want to Live in Space Have a New Satellite
It's a whole new definition of cloud computing.
The Future of Cybersecurity
The future of cybersecurity is tightly connected to the future of information technology.