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Between the slow motion train wreck that is Twitter, and the Reddit’s crisis management approach resulting in the overwhelming majority of the subreddits going dark,… Read More »Down
Privacy
So Much COPPA, So Little Time
Yesterday, the FTC kicked the carcass of Edmodo for allegedly violating COPPA. Edmodo was fined $6 million, but the fine is suspended because Edmodo shut… Read More »So Much COPPA, So Little Time
Our Definition of Harm Is Harmful
In April 2023, the class action lawsuit against Illuminate Education was thrown out because the judge in the case determined that the people whose data… Read More »Our Definition of Harm Is Harmful
Old Stuff, New Stuff – Past Work in the News
Over the last couple months, work I did over the last few years has resurfaced in some fun and interesting ways. GoodRX, the FTC, and… Read More »Old Stuff, New Stuff – Past Work in the News
Post.news Could Improve Their Privacy Practices
A good number of journalists are creating accounts on post.news, so I figured I’d take a look and see what the fuss is about. Surprisingly,… Read More »Post.news Could Improve Their Privacy Practices
Edmodo Just Might Be the Next ConnectEDU (Update – Edmodo Is Deleting Accounts)
UPDATE: According to Edmodo’s “End of Life FAQ“, Edmodo will be deleting all data. All accounts on Edmodo (Teacher, Student, and Parent) will be permanently… Read More »Edmodo Just Might Be the Next ConnectEDU (Update – Edmodo Is Deleting Accounts)
Getting Clear at ISTE. Privacy Not Included.
This year, people attending ISTE in person received an email with instructions about how to provide proof of vaccination status or proof of a negative… Read More »Getting Clear at ISTE. Privacy Not Included.
How to Talk about Privacy, Advertising Edition
Far too often, when writers try and define risks from privacy, they talk about the dangers of information being used by “advertisers.” To be clear,… Read More »How to Talk about Privacy, Advertising Edition
Things To Do (and Things To Avoid) When a Privacy or Security Researcher Calls
If you run a company that does anything online, at some point you will probably need to talk with an independent privacy or security researcher.… Read More »Things To Do (and Things To Avoid) When a Privacy or Security Researcher Calls