Are Genetic Genealogy Investigations Willing to Skirt the Rules?
To uphold the ideals laid down in the Bill of Rights centuries ago, we must stop data fishing expeditions, whether the databases are created by private entities or the government.
AI Weapon Detection Normalizes Big Brother
Thomas Sowell famously said, “There are no solutions, there are only trade-offs.” This quote seems appropriate considering the $3 million contract for AI weapon detection in schools. So, what are the trade-offs?
Montana Tackles Facial Recognition
Fortunately, there are state lawmakers who are diligently working to erect digital safeguards to protect citizens from undue intrusion by government agencies.
Privacy Month Part 4: The Digital Panopticon
Massive data collection and advanced surveillance technology enables government eyes to be in more places than ever before. But privacy matters.
Privacy Month Part 3: Nothing To Hide
The reality is that we all have things to hide; not because we’re guilty of any crime but rather because there are parts of our lives — whether intimate or embarrassing — we prefer to keep private. Our privacy should be valued...
Privacy Month Part 1: A Decade of Snowden
This week marks the ten year anniversary of Edward Snowden blowing the whistle on the many crimes and abuses by the U.S. intelligence community.