In the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, Westerners were astounded that China would require its citizens to show a QR code that "rates people as red, yellow, or green risks. To enter an apartment complex or a market, residents must scan a QR code at a manned checkpoint, letting the system know where they are and producing a one-time color code pass to show the guard.” The … [Read more...] about The New Winkel
Data Protection
The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
People are doing more than ever to protect their privacy as they strive to stay relevant while maintaining their distance. But not every privacy risk is explained in the news. Explore some of the lesser-known though commonly encountered privacy risks that lurk in the apps that people have turned to. Read More … [Read more...] about The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
Doctor warns of risks to patients’ privacy amid surge in virtual care
The use of "unsecure" applications are being deployed out of necessity as the healthcare system grapples with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. And in times of crisis, privacy concerns "tend to take a backseat" to patient health. Read More … [Read more...] about Doctor warns of risks to patients’ privacy amid surge in virtual care
Information-stealing scams are enough to make you sick
News about the number of people afflicted by COVID-19 has spawned an epidemic of campaigns using the outbreak as a lure to steal sensitive and personal information. Now that the World Health Organization has characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic, scam artists are having a field day. Wondering where the latest cases are? Don’t click on the links in this map, which … [Read more...] about Information-stealing scams are enough to make you sick
New Vehicle Technology is Driving Privacy
As the automotive industry drives us forward into autonomy, how does this impact data collection and privacy? In this podcast, John Verdi, VP of Policy at Future of Privacy Forum talks about the past, present, and future of data privacy and regulation for connected cars on this week’s episode. Enjoy the ride! … [Read more...] about New Vehicle Technology is Driving Privacy
