Surveillance

May

2022

San Francisco Police Are Using Driverless Cars as Mobile Surveillance Cameras

"Autonomous vehicles are recording their surroundings continuously and have the potential to help with investigative leads," an internal training document states.

Not Only From a to B, Cars Are Data Collection Machines

May

2022

Surveillance

Not Only From a to B, Cars Are Data Collection Machines

According to McKinsey, cars generate approximately 25 gigabytes of data per hour. As automobile technology advances, from electric cars to autonomous vehicles, the data that cars generate presents a multibillion dollar opportunity.

Tennessee Family Visiting Disney World Says Apple AirTag Was Used to Track Them

May

2022

Surveillance

Tennessee Family Visiting Disney World Says Apple AirTag Was Used to Track Them

A Tennessee family is claiming that an Apple AirTag was used to track them during their time at Walt Disney World.

Forget State Surveillance. Our Tracking Devices Are Now Doing the Same Job

Apr

2022

Surveillance

Forget State Surveillance. Our Tracking Devices Are Now Doing the Same Job

While gizmos such as Apple's AirTags are undeniably useful, they carry with them the danger of privacy abuses.

Techlore: Privacy Specialist Responds to John Oliver's "Data Brokers" Segment!

Apr

2022

Surveillance

Techlore: Privacy Specialist Responds to John Oliver's "Data Brokers" Segment!

John Oliver's "data brokers" show explores many privacy & security concepts. Let's dive into commentary regarding the episode.

Apr

2022

Surveillance

John Oliver: Data Brokers

John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one….unusual way to change privacy laws.

Police Questioned by Boston City Council About Use of 'Stingray' Surveillance Technology

Mar

2022

Surveillance

Police Questioned by Boston City Council About Use of 'Stingray' Surveillance Technology

Members of Boston's City Council questioned the police department Tuesday about its purchase of an expensive and powerful piece of surveillance technology that was used dozens of times without a warrant.

Cellphone Dragnet Used to Find Bank Robbery Suspect Was Unconstitutional, Judge Says

Mar

2022

Surveillance

Cellphone Dragnet Used to Find Bank Robbery Suspect Was Unconstitutional, Judge Says

A federal judge's ruling that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment could slow the use of surveillance tools based on Google location data.

Kitchen Appliance Maker Wants to Revolutionize Video Surveillance

Mar

2022

Surveillance

Kitchen Appliance Maker Wants to Revolutionize Video Surveillance

Bosch, most famous for its toasters, drills, and refrigerators, is also one of the world's leading developers of surveillance cameras.

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