A case note from the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner’s Office: A couple complained to us that one of their neighbours’ security cameras could film into their lounge windows and parts of their garden and pool area. […] The couple said the camera was an intrusion into their privacy because it could record their activity “every minute…
Month: June 2017
California Committee Approves Bill to End Unchecked Police Surveillance
Mike Maharrey writes: Yesterday, an important California Assembly committee passed a bill that would require all law enforcement agencies in the state to get local government approval before acquiring or using surveillance technology. Passage of the bill would take the first step toward limiting the unchecked use of surveillance technologies that violate basic privacy rights…
June 30th: National Student Data Deletion Day For K-12 Public Schools
Bradley Shear writes: … As a parent and privacy advocate, I have come to the realization that more needs to be done to raise awareness about these issues and to effectuate change. Therefore, I am calling for all K-12 public schools to automatically delete the following data points each and every June 30th after the…
The DOJ Wants To Take Away Online Privacy. And A Court Says Okay
From an OpEd by Frank Miniter: Even if you didn’t commit a crime, and so no warrant has been issued (per your Fourth Amendment rights), the government can still take away your online anonymity, says a court. Even if all you did was use your First Amendment-protected right to speak about a private company online,…