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eLearning Platforms for Libraries
by Stacy Tomaszewski Online Learning platforms – products that allow individuals to gain skills through course work over the Internet – have become increasingly popular over the years. Many of our users are looking to their libraries to provide access
Lynda’s Privacy Problem
By: Guest Contributor Samantha Lee (posted June 4, 2019 with additional updates)Crossposted from the OIF Blog Libraries deal in providing resources to the public; books – yes, but also DVDs, computer/internet access, research help, 3D printers, early childhood literacy programming,
Privacy News for August 2
In this week’s privacy news update: Capital One, Pearson, LAPD, and Robinhood data breaches; the Equifax data breach settlement; DOJ, FBI, and ‘Five Eyes’ nations call for weakening of encryption; math and reason continue to exist.
Privacy News for July 26
In this week’s privacy news update: Juggalos prove naturally resistant to biometric scanning, your face is worth $5 to Google (unless you’re a Juggalo), and AG Barr speaks out against encryption.
Privacy News for July 19
In this week’s privacy news update: the big FaceApp shakeup, student data exposed in Maryland, and the Australian encryption ban debacle deepens.
Privacy News for July 12
In this week’s privacy news update: FBI and ICE mining state driver’s license photo databases for facial recognition searches, Australia’s anti-encryption law used to bypass journalistic protections, tourists visiting China caught up in surveillance dragnet, and more.
Privacy News for July 5
In this week’s privacy news update: retail facial biometric trials, class action against Amazon regarding Alexa recordings, and looking back on the role of Encryption in the Revolutionary War.
Privacy News for June 28
Government Surveillance Victory: California Orders State Audit of Automated License Plate Readers | EFF NSA Improperly Collected U.S. Phone Records a Second Time | The Wall Street Journal Surveillance Technologies Governments use to Spy on You | TechNadu Our Government
Privacy News for June 21
In this week’s privacy news: efforts to close HIPAA gaps, end warrantless surveillance, and stop data breeches. Also: a bunch of privacy tools.