The pandemic has highlighted the importance of personal data and digital connectivity, to the detection, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19. The major social media platforms
In recently released comments, network operators and other telecom players expressed general support for federal data privacy regulation — especially if the alternative is a
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Amid high anticipation for 5G capabilities and applications, the question of who is — or ought to be — responsible for ensuring security and
One of the areas of focus for CableLabs, the cable industry’s research and development group, is in how to improve the security of internet of
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Categories Big Data Analytics, big data and privacy, Carriers, Privacy, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Verizon
Carriers pledge to limit aggregators’ access to customer location data
Following press investigations and congressional concern about leaks and improper use of consumer location data provided by mobile network operators, the national carriers have said
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Categories AI, Alexa, Amazon, Analyst Angle, artificial intelligence, Devices, Privacy, smart speakers, Wireless
Kagan: I warned you about Alexa, Home, HomePod AI privacy risk
Today, Amazon is embarrassed and red-faced now that their Alexa AI smart speaker has been caught red-handed recording a private conversation, putting it into a
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Categories Analyst Angle, Internet of Things, Internet of Things (IoT), IoT, Opinion, Privacy, Security, Smart Home
Kagan: Privacy is only an illusion in a connected home
Every coin has two sides. We’ve been talking for so long about all the coming benefits of wireless smart homes, connected homes and connected offices.
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Categories AI, Amazon, Analyst Angle, Google, Internet of Things (IoT), IoT, Microsoft, Opinion, Privacy
Kagan: Why Google Home and Amazon Alexa can invade your privacy
You love the idea of buying an AI and IoT device like Google Home or Amazon Echo for the holiday season. You want to speak
Our desire for privacy is part of what makes us human. None of us likes to have our privacy invaded, whether from someone reading over