Facebook facial recognition: class action suit gets court’s go ahead

The court said facial recognition could well harm privacy rights, given its “detailed, encyclopedic, and effortlessly compiled” biometrics collection. Continue reading Facebook facial recognition: class action suit gets court’s go ahead

Court Rules Airline Not Bound By Privacy Policy

An airline’s privacy policy isn’t an enforceable contract and it can use customer data for any purpose, a California court has ruled. If a company promises it will only use your data for one purpose and it will protect your data, then suff… Continue reading Court Rules Airline Not Bound By Privacy Policy

Judge: Law Enforcement Can’t Force Suspects to Unlock iPhones with FaceID

A ruling found that coercing suspects to open their phones using biometrics violates the fourth and fifth amendments. Continue reading Judge: Law Enforcement Can’t Force Suspects to Unlock iPhones with FaceID

Thirty Meter Telescope Permitted on Sacred Volcano, Rules Hawaii Supreme Court

After years of litigation, the Court issued a 4-1 ruling reinstating a permit to build the massive observatory on Mauna Kea’s summit. Continue reading Thirty Meter Telescope Permitted on Sacred Volcano, Rules Hawaii Supreme Court