The Usage and Dangers of Facial Recognition Technology
The neighborhood of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, sometimes referred to as “the little princess of the sea,” is one of the most famous places in the world. This international destination is known for its natural landscape with beaches, a
Why I am taking on Facebook. The history of Pondenome.
Editor Note: This article was shared with us by Rob Guinness, Founder and CEO of Pondenome. Pondenome aims to be a game changer social network trying to protect users’ privacy at all times. More than ten years ago, I came to
Going to the United States? Your Devices Might Be Checked
Entering the United States If you are a foreigner entering the United States, whether, for leisure, school or any other activity, you will most likely have to face a short interview at the airport with the CBP officer. The CBP –
Internet of Things: Threat to Our Privacy?
Imagine your home ten years from now: you wake up and the fridge has ordered your milk and favorite cereal the day before. You go for a run and your shirt monitors how many calories you burned. When you start
Surreptitious Genetic Testing: Fact or Fiction?
Picture this: You’re a young, ambitious aspiring politician in a town somewhere in the United States. You’ve noticed issues in your community and you’ve resolved to get into government to help fix them. So you decide to run for local
Profila: A Consumer’s Desire for Privacy and Data
In the age of information, access, and global connectedness consumer privacy is placed at a high value. Profila is an innovative privacy management startup aiming to bring a completely different outlook to how personal data will be managed by companies in the
Is the Cloud Always safe? And How Can We Ensure Our Privacy?
Compaas is a new startup working in the field of security, privacy and cloud computing. We had the opportunity to chat with Compaas CEO Adam Moisa, about the history and features of Compaas – an innovative management program that allows
The Privacy Shield: An opportunity or another breach in European privacy wall?
Data collected through computers, smartphones, and other devices play a critical role in today’s society. On one hand, data, including those gleaned from your search history, cookies, or auto-complete forms, are helpful to facilitate the use of devices connected to
Astro Noise, Laura Poitras
The term Neo-liberalism gained traction in the late 80's and early 90's as governments around the world adopted drastic policies that dramatically altered the size and role of governments and corporations at the same time the Soviet Union was unwinding.