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Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Riddled with risks: NYC Public Schools implements new AI guidance despite list of concerns

New York City Public Schools implemented AI guidance for teachers, emphasizing safety and academic integrity despite concerns over privacy and misinformation.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC rolls out AI school rules. Major questions are still up in the air.

New York City's Education Department released preliminary AI guidelines for schools, emphasizing safety and oversight in its use.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Riddled with risks: NYC Public Schools implements new AI guidance despite list of concerns

New York City Public Schools implemented AI guidance for teachers, emphasizing safety and academic integrity despite concerns over privacy and misinformation.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
56 minutes ago

Judge Blocks Trump's Demand for Admissions Data in 17 States

The ruling found that while the Trump administration has 'the basic authority' to collect and analyze admissions data disaggregated by race and gender, they do not possess the authority to do so under the circumstances presented here, given the arbitrary and capricious nature in which the ACTS was promulgated.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
23 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
23 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#data-privacy
Education
fromFox News
2 days ago

NYC schools track bathroom time with digital hall passes

SmartPass digital hall pass system in NYC schools tracks student movement and time outside class, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
#higher-education
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default

Granola's AI note-taking app makes user notes viewable by default, raising privacy concerns for sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Portland
fromFortune
3 days ago

Colleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections | Fortune

Protests at Ohio State University aim to remove Les Wexner's name from buildings due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
#data-breach
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Healthcare

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Millions of Anonymous Student and Crime Tips Exposed in Major Data Breach

Sensitive data from a crime tip platform was exposed, raising concerns about the safety and privacy of users relying on such systems.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Millions of Anonymous Student and Crime Tips Exposed in Major Data Breach

Sensitive data from a crime tip platform was exposed, raising concerns about the safety and privacy of users relying on such systems.
US politics
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
#ai-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

One official reportedly described Palantir as 'ethically bankrupt' in justifying his refusal to use the software, and noted that he knows of coworkers who deliberately slow their work pace when forced to use the system.
EU data protection
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 week ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
#meta
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
#privacy
fromFortune
23 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
US politics

CSU faculty settle with university on disclosure of personal data to federal investigators

CSU must notify employees before complying with subpoenas seeking personal identifying information, unless notification is prohibited by law.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#cybersecurity
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised patient information, but the impact is believed to be limited and manageable.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised patient information, but the impact is believed to be limited and manageable.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
Higher education
fromAP News
1 day ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
Education
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Students Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Tests

Smart glasses are being used for cheating in exams, with students renting them to gain an advantage.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago
Law

Two private school boys get probation for using AI to create 350 fake nudes of their classmates | Fortune

Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

Two private school boys get probation for using AI to create 350 fake nudes of their classmates | Fortune

Two teenage boys received probation for creating fake nude photos of classmates, causing significant trauma to victims.
Education
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

New guidance released on what AI can and can not do in NYC public schools

New York City Public Schools released guidelines for using AI in classrooms, categorizing its applications into red, yellow, and green light levels.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Teachers warn of extreme online content influencing pupils in British schools

Teachers report significant influence of harmful online content on students, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on tech companies.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Louisiana May Broaden University Public Records Exemptions

Supporters of the legislation argue that it is designed to protect prospective applicants for executive positions at universities by keeping private all application records until finalists are named. This confidentiality is crucial for individuals who wish to apply without alerting their current employers.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Teacher barred over secret email plan for pupils

By asking pupils to conceal their identities through the use of fake names and/or fake email addresses, and by instructing them not to tell the school, Rai acted in a way that lacked the integrity expected of a teaching professional.
Education
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Privacy professionals
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Understanding the updated COPPA rules and their impact on child safety

New COPPA rule amendments effective April 2026 will require separate parental consent for targeted advertising and data sharing in children's games.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

To attend prom or a football game, California students first had to surrender their data

California fined PlayOn $1.1 million for violating state privacy law by collecting student data through ticketing platforms without providing opt-out options and selling that data to advertisers.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Bug in student admissions website exposed children's personal information

Ravenna Hub exposed students' and parents' personal data via an IDOR vulnerability; VentureEd fixed the bug but declined to commit to notifying users.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Ed Department Weaponizes FERPA to Restrict Voting (opinion)

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to every college and university president with the goal of continuing its efforts to curb voting among college students. This latest letter threatens colleges and universities if they participate in or use the data from the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement, claiming that if they do so, they "could be at risk of being found in violation of FERPA."
Higher education
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Six steps to protect researchers' digital security

Academic freedom and researchers' safety are deteriorating globally due to harassment, political interference, legal threats, and underreporting.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Surveilled on Your Own Campus

A University of Michigan student experienced persistent, targeted following and surveillance linked to multiple similar vehicles while active in pro-Palestine campus organizing.
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
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fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Kids Learning Under Surveillance: The Human Rights Cost Of AI In Schools

Widespread AI and EdTech use in schools creates surveillance that collects excessive student data, threatening children’s privacy and human rights without adequate safeguards.
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