By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Studies indicate 10-50% of couples in the United States met through online dating.[1] Nearly half of dating app users (48%) check their dating app as the last thing they do before going to sleep, and 39% say they check it first […]
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The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws
By Jenna Anderson, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com Nearly every business interaction includes an additional form of currency—information. Whether purchasing an item, completing an online application, or using a smart device, consumers share their information directly with companies every day. While it seems obvious some personal information is shared […]
Social Media Scrutiny Ramps Up Worldwide
By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Social media networks have faced significant scrutiny over the years due to a variety of practices. Most recently, data protection, privacy, and mental health concerns have risen to be the most prominent issues. Both the United States and European Union have set out to address […]
Amazon Echo Voice Recordings: Potential Problems in Privacy
By Kady Enright, Staff Writer Law enforcement in Bentonville, Arkansas, served a warrant on Amazon requesting voice recordings from the Echo device of James Andrew Bates.[1] Bates is accused of murdering Victor Collins in November 2015.[2] Echo is a voice-activated, home personal assistant; it can perform various tasks — […]