COVID-19

COVID-19, or the coronavirus infectious disease, has impacted the entire world since the end of 2019 and all of 2020. COVID-19 has led to millions of deaths worldwide, hospitalization rates increasing, anxiety and stress amongst essential workers, and thousands of people unemployed worldwide. Please, see the articles below on COVID-19.

August 02, 2022 | 5 minutes read

SafeGraph, COVID-19, the CDC, New Alleged Privacy Violations

SafeGraph, a company that provided location data to the CDC during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been accused of privacy violations.

April 19, 2022 | 4 minutes read

New Healthcare Privacy Law in the State of Oregon

Oregon’s House Bill 3284 is an online healthcare website, personal privacy, and data protection law that was recently amended in 2021.

February 28, 2022 | 4 minutes read

2021 Sets a New Record for Security Breaches

2021 set a new record for security breaches in the U.S., as the number of such incidents increased by 68% when compared to 2020.

February 21, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Computer Vision, Common Applications, New Tech

Some common applications of the field of computer vision include image search capabilities, and image editing software, among others.

February 11, 2022 | 4 minutes read

AI and Retail Security, New Possibilities for Safety

Through the use of AI CCTV, malls and retail stores can improve the level of safety, security, and privacy within their respective locations.

June 26, 2020 | 10 minutes read

AI Development Pushed by Pandemics | Privacy Issues

Artificial intelligence, combined with machine learning, is the transformative technology of today and the future. Most people’s concern with AI, outside of privacy, is the idea that advanced technology will take over jobs but there is currently a wave of ethical problems with AI applications, which will continue into the future.

June 17, 2020 | 9 minutes read

Contact Tracing Apps | Is Your Privacy Protected?

COVID-19 contact tracing is vital to controlling the virus spread, but privacy concerns arise with tracking apps like SafeTrace. Americans value freedom, and trust issues persist, especially after privacy violations in early apps like Care19.

June 04, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Your Privacy Amidst Global Pandemic

Allowing the invasion of personal privacy can be complicated. With the pandemic, worldwide loosening of data protection laws are likely to come across America. In at least 27 countries, there have been changes brought on by the pandemic in data privacy legislation. These laws are loosened for health officials to track and monitor patients; they are attempting to gain control of the virus.

May 07, 2020 | 9 minutes read

Live Streaming Privacy in the Middle of Coronavirus Outbreak

Privacy is the right to manage personal information. Any confidential information that may be accidentally exposed on a live stream, including faces of minors and private citizens, should be treated as such and removed using video and audio redaction software. Bear in mind that privacy is expected.

March 30, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Medical First Responders Face Extreme Dangers to Save Lives

You can help medical personnel by showing your appreciation. Say, thank you. The words may seem so simple, so small, but to the ears of our heroes on the frontline, they can mean everything.

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