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world2 days ago•5 min saved

Zambia-US health aid deal sparks data-sharing and mining concerns

A leaked five-year US health-financing plan offers about $1.012 billion for Zambia in exchange for 40,000 new health workers, $400 million in health services, and extensive health-data sharing (including 25-year pathogen data) linked to mining concessions; civil-society groups warn the terms are worse than similar deals, risk undermining Zambia’s health programs, and could give Washington outsized leverage, prompting potential legal challenges.

via The Guardian|

#civil-society #data-sharing #health-financing

technology17 days ago•9 min saved

School surveillance feeds linked to federal immigration enforcement, sparking privacy concerns

A 74 investigation finds hundreds of thousands of audit logs show police querying school district Flock Safety license plate reader feeds into a national database to aid federal immigration enforcement, linking local cameras to DHS/ICE inquiries and 287(g) activities. Districts say data sharing is customer-controlled and intended for safety, but privacy advocates warn about expansive cross-jurisdictional access and the broader reach of campus surveillance, with pilots and programs related to immigration enforcement reportedly paused.

via The Guardian|

#data-sharing #flock-safety #immigration-enforcement

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

TikTok widens geolocation data use and cross-site ads in US policy update

TikTok updated its US terms to broaden data sharing with its global operations, enabling more precise or approximate geolocation collection and cross-platform targeted advertising across TikTok and third-party sites. The policy frames an interoperable system that syncs feeds, accounts, and moderation, and adds an AI content labeling section signaling future watermarking/detection of generative content. The change follows a US entity restructuring under a federal agreement aimed at addressing security concerns.

via TechSpot|

#advertising #data-sharing #location-tracking

technology1 month ago•47 min saved

Gmail's Automatic AI Training Opt-In: Turn It Off Now

Gmail is reportedly enabling an automatic opt-in that may allow Google to access your emails and attachments to train AI models; to opt out, disable Smart Features in Gmail's two Settings locations.

via BuzzFeed|

#ai #data-sharing #gmail

technology1 month ago•46 min saved

Gmail privacy alert: disable auto data access for AI training

BuzzFeed reports Gmail may automatically opt you in to allow Google access to your private messages and attachments to train AI models. To protect your privacy, turn off Smart Features in Gmail’s Settings in two locations.

via BuzzFeed|

#ai #data-sharing #gmail

technology1 month ago•25 min saved

App Store apps leak user data to global ad-tech networks

A report shows a large swath of apps in the App Store transmit users’ data to a sprawling array of advertising and tracking vendors. Collected data include IP addresses, device identifiers, probabilistic IDs, location (precise and non-precise), browsing and interaction data, and user profiles, with many vendors using cookies for extended periods (months to years) or other storage. Consent models vary, some vendors claim legitimate interest while others state they don’t use cookies, and privacy policies differ across providers. The result is data flowing from millions of users to numerous ad-tech networks, underscoring privacy concerns about cross-app data sharing and the transparency of storage and consent practices.

via 9to5Mac|

#adtech #cookies #data-sharing

science1 month ago•8 min saved

Replication Reframes Quantum Topology Breakthroughs

A University of Pittsburgh–led team replicated four claimed topological effects in nanoscale quantum devices and found that dramatic “smoking gun” signals could arise from ordinary, mundane factors. The study advocates broader data sharing, more exhaustive exploration of experimental parameter space, and transparent reporting to prevent premature claims and strengthen peer review in condensed-matter quantum research.

via SciTechDaily|

#data-sharing #peer-review #quantum-computing

business1 month ago•14 min saved

Alphabet Appeals Monopoly Ruling Data-Share Pause Amid Antitrust Fight

Alphabet’s Google unit is asking the court to pause the data-sharing requirement tied to a ruling that Google held an illegal online-search monopoly, arguing that search data is a core business asset and sharing could expose irrecoverable trade secrets. Google will comply with other remedies, such as capping one-year preloads on Gemini, while the DOJ and a coalition of states decide by Feb. 3 whether to appeal; the court has rejected a full breakup of Chrome so far. The stock slipped about 0.8% to around $330, and analysts still show a Strong Buy with a target of $342.39 (roughly 3.8% upside).

via TipRanks|

#alphabet #antitrust #business

law-and-policy2 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Allows Sharing of Medicaid Data with ICE

A California federal judge allowed the federal government to share basic Medicaid participant information with ICE, but blocked sharing of more sensitive data, citing unclear policies and privacy concerns. The ruling permits sharing of minimal data like citizenship, location, and contact info, while safeguarding more detailed health data, amid ongoing legal disputes over immigration enforcement and data privacy.

via NBC News|

#court-ruling #data-sharing #ice

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Trump Administration Expands Surveillance with AI and New Technologies

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its surveillance capabilities with new high-tech tools and legal flexibilities under the Trump administration, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties as it broadens its scope beyond immigration enforcement to include domestic monitoring of critics and threats, while also reducing oversight and protections for American residents' data.

via Politico|

#data-sharing #ice #politics

science2 months ago•47 min saved

STREAMS Guidelines: Standards for Microbiome Technical Reporting

The STREAMS guidelines establish comprehensive standards for reporting and sharing data in environmental and host-associated microbiome studies, aiming to improve reproducibility, data quality, and FAIR principles through community-driven development and extensive feedback.

via Nature|

#data-sharing #environmental-microbiology #guidelines

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

LinkedIn Users Must Opt Out by Next Week to Prevent AI Training on Profiles

LinkedIn is now using user posts and achievements to train AI models in certain regions, but users can opt out through privacy settings to limit data sharing for AI training and personalized ads.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai-training #data-sharing #linkedin

technology5 months ago•9 min saved

Implications of Google's Antitrust Case and Data Sharing for AI and Privacy

A U.S. judge ordered Google to share parts of its search index and user click-and-query data with competitors to promote market competition, raising concerns about user privacy and data security, as this sensitive information could potentially be used to identify individuals or reveal personal details.

via NPR|

#antitrust #data-sharing #google

science5 months ago•8 min saved

Guide to Enhancing Research with Biobanks

Researchers are increasingly leveraging biobanks, large collections of biological samples and data, to enhance scientific studies. The article highlights how biobanks like the UK Biobank facilitate access to extensive, diverse datasets, enabling breakthroughs in health research, despite challenges related to costs, legalities, and underutilization. The growth of biobanking, driven by technological advances, is transforming research capabilities across the globe.

via Nature|

#biobanks #data-sharing #genetic-data

business6 months ago•0 min saved

Costco's New Shopping Policy Begins This Monday

Costco is implementing a new shopping policy starting Monday, which involves processing personal data and sharing information with numerous vendors and ad partners, raising privacy considerations.

via WBRZ|

#business #consumer-rights #costco