North State backlash against Flock and other surveillance ca…
“Based on our group’s community audit, it seems that Elk Grove’s data were shared with other states and…
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. OAKLAND, California (AP) — A…
Meta Platforms faces pivotal trial as opening arguments begin in California
Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta…
California’s DROP-Era Enforcement Begins: Targets Data Broker Registration and Opt-Out Practices, Joe Brown
Just days after the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) went live, CalPrivacy issued two orders against data…
Law enforcement defends use of Flock cameras as some residents push back | News
Local law enforcement agencies are defending their use of Flock Safety cameras as resident groups organize against the…
California grocery bill could kill coupon programs, advocates warn
Legislation pushed by a Democratic lawmaker could hurt Californians struggling with the cost of living even more by…
A new bill would allow insurers to track your driving habits
After experiencing the loss of three friends in auto accidents, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor decided she needed to take…
Opinion: Tech in California’s new cars creates thorny political issues
Qualcomm Snapdragon technology in the new Toyota RAV4. (Photo courtesy of Qualconm) This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign…
San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores
Apple and Google have been ordered to take down apps that can “nudify” or “undress” people and told…
LAPD officers’ offensive comments are worse than the privacy violation
To the editor: There are two offenses here (“LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist, homophobic comments may face…
A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes the New Reality of Urban Surveillance
Just after noon on a Saturday last month, a Skydio X10 quadcopter hovered about 200 feet over a…
322,000 Californians sign up to have their personal information deleted
More than 300,000 Californians have demanded that hundreds of data brokers erase information about their locations, finances, health…