Reuters reports: Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg won dismissal of an investor lawsuit accusing them of deceiving investors about the likely impact of a privacy breach on its stock price, though the investors will be have a chance to refile their case. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California said the investors…
Month: September 2019
Vimeo Slapped With Lawsuit Over Biometrics Privacy Policy
Lindsey O’Donnell reports: Vimeo is under fire for allegedly collecting and storing users’ facial biometrics in videos and photos without their consent or knowledge. Vimeo, the popular ad-free video platform, is facing a lawsuit that alleges it stored people’s facial biometrics without their consent or knowledge. The lawsuit, which was filed on Sept. 20, claims…
Providers push back on loosening patient privacy for criminal investigations
Jessica Kim Cohen reports: Some providers have come out against a recent HHS proposal that would expand law enforcement’s access to patient records that involve addiction treatment information, worrying it could deter people from seeking care. The proposal from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would allow courts to authorize disclosure of these…
NC: Wake teacher suspended after asking students about sexuality, religion, race
Kelly Hinchcliffe reports: A Wake County high school teacher was suspended for a week without pay earlier this month after asking her students to fill out a worksheet and do a classroom activity about their sexuality, religion, race, gender, age, ability and socio-economic status. The students were also told to share the same information about…