The Importance of Courtesy when Using Technology
Tech is all around us which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions. It’s bad enough when someone’s phone rings during a meeting or …
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Companies Are Becoming Increasingly Hungry for Your Data with the Help of Generative AI
Zoom, the company known for making business meetings comfortable in pajamas, faced backlash recently when it was discovered that their updated terms and conditions allowed them to collect and use …
Insights on HIPAA and Data Security: What Physicians Want You to Know
A former Department of Homeland Security adviser and a doctor, Chris Pierson is CEO of BlackCloak , a company that specializes in personal digital protection from financial fraud, cybercrime, reputational …
Potential Impact of Judge’s Ruling on Michigan’s Newborn Blood Sample Procedures
DETROIT — The state of Michigan must return or destroy dried blood samples from nine newborns or get approval from parents to keep them, according to the latest scathing opinion …
WIRED: Norway Successfully Fights Against Meta’s Surveillance Ads
When you watch a video on Instagram, the app’s algorithms are also watching you. As you scroll, they are hoovering up information to figure out what makes you tick—not only …
Lawsuit Dismissed, Utah’s Age Verification for Porn Sites Stands
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users will remain in effect after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from an …
Hackers Exploiting Security Flaws Prompt Apple iOS 16.6 Update to Fix Vulnerabilities
Home TechnologyApple’s iOS 16.6 Update Fixes Security Flaws That Have Been Exploited By The Hackers To manually install iOS 16.6, tap on Settings then General > Software Update. Then, tap …
Google Introduces Innovative Feature for Enhanced Protection Against Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking
Google has launched a new feature called “unknown tracker alerts” for Android 6.0+ users to protect them from unwanted Bluetooth tracking. This feature will notify users if an unknown Bluetooth …
Transgender patients file a lawsuit against the hospital for sharing their records with the Attorney General of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center is facing a lawsuit filed by its transgender clinic patients, who allege that the hospital violated their privacy by sharing their records with …
The Government’s Ability to Secretly Flag Your Social Posts is Diminishing
Wrote Doughty, “Defendants ‘significantly encouraged’ the social-media companies to such extent that the decisions (of the companies) should be deemed to be the decisions of the government.” Doughty’s ban, which …