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Google Responds to Eavesdropping Reports, Admits Humans Listen to Some Audio Recordings From Google Assistant
This follows Google’s previous claims that it doesn’t eavesdrop on Google Home and Google Assistant recordings.
German Privacy Officers Says It’s Illegal for Schools to Be Using Microsoft Office 365
Arguments over data storage are becoming increasingly important in Europe.
Britain’s State Health Service Announces Partnership With Amazon Alexa, Raising Privacy Concerns
This comes months after reports revealed it was possible for Amazon staff to listen to customer Alexa chats.
Transport for London Will Start Collecting Traveler Data Through WI-FI, by Default Without Consent
TfL says if you don’t like it, turn your Wi-Fi off.
LAPD Ends Invasive “Crime Prediction” – Not on the Grounds of Civil Liberties, but Because It Was a Flop
The “Minority Report” experiment has come to an end.
UK’s ICO Advises That Website Owners Need to Get Users’ Permission to Use Analytics
Whether analytics are considered essential has long been debated among website owners.
Australia’s Anti-Encryption Bill Is Allowing the Government to Openly Spy on Journalists
Here’s another consequence of Australia’s shockingly invasive law.
Senator Lindsey Graham to Host “Protecting Innocence in a Digital World” Hearing Tomorrow
There are no details on what the hearing will cover but the title suggests it will focus on measures to protect children online – measures that often result in more censorship and data collection.
Privacy Court Hearing Threatens Data Storage and Transfers Between Europe and the US
The final decision won’t be announced until next year.
Tutanota Launches End-To-End Encrypted Calendar
The popular privacy-focused email provider is slowly adding on tools to increase the experience.
Google’s Creepy Gmail Purchase History Can’t Be Deleted
Google says deleting purchase receipt emails removes your purchase history but a new CNBC report says this is not the case.
Australia Encryption Laws Causing Customers to Avoid Australian Tech Companies
Vault Systems joins others in saying that Australia’s law is hurting Australian businesses.
