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ACLU asks Amazon to stop marketing face-recognition technology to police (Associated Press)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:06Microsoft pledges to extend European-style privacy and data rights worldwide (Associated Press)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 06:34What’s changing and what’s not under new data privacy rules
Europe’s new data and privacy rules take effect May 25, clarifying individual rights to the personal data collected by companies around the world for targeted advertising and other purposes. Not much will change for you, at least right away; companies will keep on collecting and analyzing personal data from your phone, the apps you use and the sites you visit.
Cambridge Analytica is liquidating in wake of Facebook scandal (Associated Press)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 10:52Backers of data privacy measure submit signatures for California ballot (Associated Press)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 11:44How Comcast Wants To Change Cable Game
Comcast is trying to refigure the traditional cable bundle, adding services like Netflix to its subscription packages and offering internet-only TV streaming. Comcast, the world’s largest cable company, and other cable operators are trying to work out new relationships with once fierce rivals in a changing media landscape. Comcast and others have been trying to build a business that combine both the “pipes” — the internet services that connect everyone — and the producers of shows, movies, and other video.
Arizona’s only black legislators chastised after race talk (Associated Press)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 12:12Hillary Clinton: Free Press Is Under Open Assault (Associated Press)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 14:53Illinois Governor Signs Plan to Expand 5G Technology, Limit Role of Local Governments
Gov. Bruce Rauner (R-IL) has signed a measure that local governments say would limit their ability to regulate big wireless facilities including AT&T and Verizon. The plan allows companies to install small cell antennas on streetlights and utility poles. Local governments cannot regulate or charge for the installation or maintenance of the wireless facilities. Gov Rauner says the plan will create jobs and provide residents with faster internet service. But local municipalities across the state oppose the proposal.