When the world shut down and transitioned to virtual workplaces at the beginning of the pandemic, Zoom became one of the main platforms for personal and professional meetings. Zoom apparently saw this as an opportunity and gave user data to Facebook, LinkedIn and Google without the consent of users. They also allowed hackers to “Zoombomb” private meetings, going against their end-to-end encryption policy.
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Amazon Hit by $887 Million Fine over GDPR Violations
Last week, it was announced that the EU hit Amazon with an $887 million fine for violating provisions under GDPR. The Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection said Amazon’s processing of personal data did not comply with GDPR rules.
Continue readingUS State Privacy Legislation
As some of us know, CCPA was passed in 2018 and started a larger conversation about privacy legislation. Since this initial law came into effect, both Colorado and Virginia have followed suit. This brings up the question, “what about the rest of the 47 states?”
Continue readingAccuweather Privacy Policy Review
Accuweather has become a well known weather app that many people use. They have an app and an online presence that has gained traction over the years. Recently, it came to my attention that their privacy policy is less than favorable, though. I decided to take a closer look at the fine print and read their 4000 word privacy policy.
Continue readingGoFundMe Privacy Policy Review
GoFundMe has been known to help so many people with their fundraising efforts. I think almost all of us can think of an instance where someone we know was raising money for something. We may have contributed to GoFundMe once or twice,
Continue readingRownd is fixing the internet with Betalab
We are very excited to announce that Rownd is a part of the 2021 Betalab “Fix the Internet” accelerator. More
Continue readingStarbucks Data Privacy Policy Review
Starbucks has become easily one of the most recognized cups of coffee across the globe. From popularizing the Frappuccino to flaunting a “secret menu”, Starbucks is a fan favorite for many. Something you may be less familiar with, though, is their privacy policy. Let’s dive in!
Continue readingThe Rise of the Privacy Experience (PX)
You have heard of UX (user experience) and CX (customer experience) and their sisters UI (user interface) and CI (customer interface), but we we want to coin a new term: PX/PI: Privacy experience and Privacy Interface.
Continue readingTaco Bell Privacy Policy Review
Taco Bell has become an American staple over the past few decades. Many people are familiar with the Baja Blast, Crunchwrap Supreme and Doritos Locos Tacos. I would be led to say that their privacy policy isn’t as well known as their Fourth Meal specials, though.
Continue readingData Privacy + You – Episode 4
Our fourth episode features Gavin Blas: a former bank teller who has experience within the banking industry. He talks about how data privacy has impacted his career and the type of fraud he saw on a day to day basis. People are using different methods to scam people today than they were even just a few years ago.
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