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The IRS has ended its use of facial recognition due to major pushback. "Privacy advocates (e.g., @RonWyden) raised concerns over the use of ID. me’s tech almost immediately after the IRS’s initial contract w/them was announced," reports @corintxt. https://t.co/ivohrRpltB — PolitiTweet.org

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.@jonkeegan & @alfredwkng identified 107 apps selling location data from 140 countries to data broker X-Mode (2018 & 2019). Android user? Help stop apps from sharing your data w/3rd-parties w/our App Tracking Protection: https://t.co/keCDg6hVtU https://t.co/qJ84zt2DxI — PolitiTweet.org

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ID .me (biometric ID verification used by the IRS) is raising privacy concerns over their 1-to-many facial recognition methods (comparing users to a database of faces). Experts are asking for more transparency. @mackdegeurin reports: https://t.co/WHpBuLjAgn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @pkfranz: It's gross how much your everyday mobile apps - even ones that you'd never suspect of mining your data - track you. New @DuckD… — PolitiTweet.org

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A battle is brewing: "Metaverse wants to harvest new, uncharted personal info (noting/analyzing where eyes go on a screen & how long you gaze at products). But data privacy wants to protect consumers from this incessant cherry-picking." — @editingwhiz https://t.co/dwyWrMLkqg — PolitiTweet.org

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Want to know the easiest way to get privacy happenings & tips, directly to your inbox? Sign up for our Privacy Weekly newsletter: https://t.co/iTb32JEps2 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @octonion: For the first time ever, I've changed my default search engine, moving from Google to DuckDuckGo. Google now pushes so many a… — PolitiTweet.org

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.@beuc gave WhatsApp until Feb. 28 to explain changes to its privacy policy & whether it complies w/EU consumer protection laws. @FooYunChee reports: https://t.co/c3wDPqVMpo Companies like FB (WhatsApp owner), are always making these policies as confusing as possible 🙄 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@davidgura chats upsides (accessibility) & downsides (privacy concerns) of a US digital $. "According to @RaghuramRRajan, privacy may be the biggest hurdle. The govt could know more about how you spend your money & where you spend it." Listen here: https://t.co/fz3zp4Q8OO — PolitiTweet.org

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"There's more you can do to protect your data privacy & improve your smartphone security," says @shelbybrown91, like: • Public WiFi? Use a VPN • Manage app permissions • Keep software updated You can also use our privacy app: https://t.co/QNfnevM3gf https://t.co/FQVjwoM2KY — PolitiTweet.org

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.@ReporterCoker & @KatharinaKoern1 on AI's privacy challenges & solutions, like: •Requires large amts of data → have a clear purpose to data collection & only use data for that purpose •Possible security threats & discrimination → regulations needed https://t.co/8PCvYNabsW — PolitiTweet.org

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"Companies expect people to do too much to protect their own privacy," says @caltrider, "& should do more to opt people into privacy..." Privacy should be the default, but that's not usually the case, especially w/tech toys. — PolitiTweet.org

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On the American Innovation & Choice Online Act @amyklobuchar to @kellymakena: "We’re simply trying to put some rules... in place so that [tech companies] can't give preference to their own products/copy the data of other co.s & use it to their advantage.” https://t.co/nMgQeRyHiO — PolitiTweet.org

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.@ToddFeathers found that Naviance, required by many schools, "gathers data through its college guidance software & then lets colleges/universities target students w/paid ads encouraging enrollment." Ed tech must protect student privacy, not violate it. https://t.co/U9s73u1KRI — PolitiTweet.org

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Google is replacing "FLoC" with "Topics" as its tracking method in Chrome. Yes, it's still essentially the same creepy thing. And yes, we plan to block it in our Privacy Essentials Chrome browser extension. So ditch Chrome or get the extension: https://t.co/KIGhwO8sLU https://t.co/pfOMMU7MbC — PolitiTweet.org

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.@heatherkelly shares tips to protect your data on Twitter, starting w/unchecking these boxes in Privacy & Safety settings: ❌Personalized ads ❌Allow use of where you see TW content across the Web ❌Allow additional info sharing w/business partners https://t.co/IUBQboGYhO — PolitiTweet.org

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In France & Germany, a @YouGov poll of leaders of small- and medium-sized businesses revealed 75% believed tracking-based advertising undermines peoples’ privacy and other human rights. https://t.co/XDFGpzS66c — PolitiTweet.org

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As part of #DataPrivacyWeek, @PrivacyPrivee suggests having a family "tech talk" to help kids to better protect themselves online. Some of the talking points: 1. Change privacy settings 2. What you post is not private 3. Choose passwords carefully https://t.co/eITYs7WPih — PolitiTweet.org

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Google's replacing "FLoC" with "Topics" to target users but privacy advocates aren't fans of it (neither are we). As @JustinBrookman says, “it just seems like rearranging deck chairs on the sinking ship of targeted ads.” @issielapowsky reports: https://t.co/W8AsY1P3Fs — PolitiTweet.org

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You may be surprised to learn: we’ve found 80% of emails contain trackers (from 3rd parties like Google) that can detect when you’ve opened a message, where you were when you opened it, & the device you were using. DuckDuckGo Email Protection can help: https://t.co/jjB5XbnLwW https://t.co/ZLB0mmOOzh — PolitiTweet.org

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What if an algorithm was your boss? That seemingly dystopian thought is a reality for gig economy workers. Sign @privacyint's petition to hold gig economy employers accountable for dehumanizing surveillance practices: https://t.co/L5KSgUrNyg https://t.co/dk7mC2PLfn — PolitiTweet.org

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Streaming devices make it effortless to start binge watching but "their software platforms are often following what you're doing from behind the scenes." @SquidinTech & @eliblumenthal w/privacy settings for Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, & Chromecast: https://t.co/jS6y2aLsEg — PolitiTweet.org

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Does your employer offer fitness incentives that involve tracking w/wearable devices? You may be giving away highly sensitive health data. @DavidJOberly on what employers can do to protect employee privacy (& what you can look out for before signing up): https://t.co/Y3NcGMFM4V — PolitiTweet.org

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.@mozilla & @themarkup joined forces to launch "Facebook Pixel Hunt," a study to "map FB’s pixel tracking network & understand the kinds of info it collects on sites across the web." U.S. Firefox users can join the study here: https://t.co/kfMLuS3O8y https://t.co/VdX7qR4vbK — PolitiTweet.org

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iOS (v 15.2 & up) user? @lilyhnewman explains how to turn on (& read) App Privacy Report to record details about what your apps are up to. Anything look suspect (e.g. apps communicating w/sketchy 3rd-parties)? Delete those apps from your device. https://t.co/7kYvWwKGRJ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNBCTechCheck: CNBC's @ylanmui reports on the Senate's tech antitrust bill gaining support from bipartisan lawmakers and big tech rival… — PolitiTweet.org

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We thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for a bipartisan vote to approve the American Innovation and Choice Online Act! This act will help restore competition to the digital market, benefiting consumers and competition. Now onto a floor vote! https://t.co/hJbqYAAbdE — PolitiTweet.org

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We thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for a bipartisan vote to approve the American Innovation and Choice Online Act! This act will help restore competition to the digital market, benefiting consumers and competition. Now onto a floor vote! https://t.co/hJbqYAzDo6 — PolitiTweet.org

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DuckDuckGo joins 40+ companies in calling for the Senate Judiciary Cmmte to vote in favor of the American Innovation & Choice Act today. This bill would make our market more competitive by barring self-preferencing tactics. https://t.co/h8EqC5jDvN — PolitiTweet.org

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Join our fully distributed team and help us raise the standard of trust online! Learn all about our hiring process and open roles here: https://t.co/rHrhceI10S — PolitiTweet.org