Category: personal privacy

US Digital ID System Proceeds to Senate for Debate

April 11, 2023
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A digital identity verification system could be soon set up in the United States, with the legislation behind the initiative now progressing to the Senate for debate. Introduced by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), the S.884 bill is known as the “Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023” and was introduced in the…

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Massive Leak Shows Big Data Is Central to CCP’s Ambitions, But It Does Not Protect Chinese Citizens

July 17, 2022
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News Analysis The leak of a Shanghai police database containing personal details of a billion people has again highlighted the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) reckless attitude toward its citizens’ privacy. The CCP has frequently introduced data security-related laws in recent years, but instead of focusing on protecting the personal information of Chinese citizens, it has…

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Apple Halts Plan to Scan Child Sex Abuse Images in IPhones

September 3, 2021
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Apple has decided to delay its plan to scan iPhones or iPads for child sex abuse images to “protect children” after facing fierce backlash. “Based on feedback from customers, advocacy groups, researchers, and others, we have decided to take additional time over the coming months to collect input and make improvements before releasing these critically important…

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Quebec’s New Vaccine Passport Worries Business Owners Amid Precarious Reopening

August 18, 2021
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With Quebec’s mandatory vaccination passport set to come into effect in less than two weeks, owners of businesses such as gyms, bars, and restaurants in the province are bracing themselves for the potential impact on their operations. Provincial Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Aug. 10 that starting Sept. 1, Quebecers will be asked to show…

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