On July 20, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued letters to hospitals and telehealth providers “about the privacy and security risks related to the use of online tracking technologies integrated into their websites or mobile apps that may be impermissibly disclosing consumers’ sensitive personal health
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AI Firms Sign Voluntary Commitments to Oversee Use of AI Technology
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
Amid growing concern of the use of AI tools, Congressional questioning and hearings, and the lack of regulation around its use, at least seven technology firms have signed on to follow voluntary commitments to oversee how AI technology is used. The commitments include oversight of thorny issues such as AI safety, privacy, cybersecurity, and public…
Privacy Tip #359 – Privacy Concerns with Artificial Intelligence
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Privacy Tips
As artificial intelligence, also known as “AI” becomes more of a household word, it is worth pointing out not only how cool it can be, but also how some uses raise privacy concerns.
The rapid growth of technological capabilities often surpasses our ability to understand long-term implications on society. Decades later, we find ourselves looking…
Privacy Tip #278 – Privacy Rights Education
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
Many people continue to be unaware of how their data are collected, stored, used, disclosed, retained, or destroyed. As technology explodes it is hard to stay current, and educating individuals on their privacy rights has diminished.
There are many organizations devoted to educating consumers on their privacy rights and committed to teaching them about the…