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Microphones on Buses Raise Surveillance, Security Concerns
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
As if there wasn't enough government surveillance of citizens, now some cities are installing microphones on public buses. Using funds from the Department of...
FTC: Apps for Kids Need More Privacy Disclosures
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
The Federal Trade Commission already has fairly strict regulations for children on the Internet, and it looks like they may do the same with mobile apps for...
Apple Maps Get Drivers Stranded Down Under: Aussie Police
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Stories about travelers following Apple Maps and getting lost are usually funny. However, when Apple Maps get you stranded in the middle of nowhere, with...
Tumblr Briefly Comes Tumbling Down During Cyberattack
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the Internet. Tumblr is a Website where users...
Border Searches of Digital Devices Facing Closer Scrutiny
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Before holiday travel gets into full swing, it might be good to warn your clients that their laptops and digital devices may be subject to a border search if...
What Is Metadata and How Can It Affect Your Case?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Image metadata is what led to software pioneer John McAfee's arrest, which has led a lot of people, especially lawyers, to ask what metadata is and how it may...