Data Privacy
The TikTok Ban Bill, Your Car is Spying on You, Signal’s Username Update
In episode 321, the hosts discuss how connected cars are sharing driving data with insurance companies, potentially leading to increased rates for drivers. They also talk about the anti-TikTok bill passed by ...
Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware
In episode 320, Tom and Scott discuss the contentious issue of who is accountable when Facebook or Instagram accounts are hacked, discussing potential failings on both the user’s and Meta’s part. They ...
Don’t Trust Your AI Girlfriend or Boyfriend, Exposing US Government Data Collection
In Episode 319, Tom and Kevin discuss the potential data privacy risks associated with having an AI ‘girlfriend’ or ‘boyfriend’ and why one should refrain from sharing their personal data with such ...
FERPA Compliance Checklist for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law in the United States designed to protect the privacy of student education records. FERPA Compliance is essential for educational institutions ...
‘Get to Know Me’ Privacy Risks, Pros and Cons of Publicly Sharing Ring Doorbell Footage
In episode 318, we discuss the trending ‘get to know me’ posts on social media platforms like Instagram and the potential risks of sharing personal information publicly, particularly in light of potential ...
Avast Hit With $16.5 Million Fine for Selling Customer Data
Avast Software will pay a $16.5 million fine to settle a federal complaint accusing the antivirus vendor of collecting users’ browsing data over six years and selling it to advertising companies without ...
Data Classification Policy: Definition, Examples, & Free Template
Editor’s note: this piece was updated with fresh information in August 2021. It was originally published in November, 2020. It’s 3 AM. Do you know where your most sensitive data is? More ...
TEGWAR, AI and the FTC – Gov’t Agency Warns of Deceptive AI Contract Language
Data collection and use policies need to be reexamined because of AI. The FTC is trying to address the issue ...
25.6 Million Dollar Deepfake Scam, Exploring Canada’s Flipper Zero Ban
In episode 317, Tom and Kevin discuss a reported deepfake scam that allegedly led to the theft of 25.6 million from a multinational company and Canada’s attempt to ban the Flipper Zero ...
FTC Warns AI Companies About Changing Policies to Leverage User Data
The Federal Trade Commission is warning AI companies against secretly changing their security and privacy policies in hopes of leveraging the data they collect from customers to feed models they use to ...