Techlore Surveillance Report Google's Planning to Snag Your Health Data - Surveillance Report 42
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May 31, 2021 Google's foray into patient data raises concerns about privacy. Misconfigured mobile apps exposed data for over 100 million users. Apple restricts bootable backups, igniting a debate on security versus user freedom. Yet another instance of U.S. troops leaking sensitive info highlights the risks of unencrypted apps. Meanwhile, surveillance tech is being pushed into schools under the guise of safety. In international news, Russia demands local data storage, intensifying state control. Plus, Threema wins a court fight against user data handovers.
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Big Vendors' Withdrawal Won't End Surveillance
- Major vendors refusing to sell facial recognition to law enforcement leaves a market gap that smaller companies fill.
- Bans by some cities coexist with widespread adoption via niche vendors and government contracts.
Vet School Surveillance Purchases
- Scrutinize school purchases of surveillance tech and demand clear data-retention and access policies.
- Reject vendor pitches that exploit COVID relief funds without transparency on storage and third-party access.
Data Locality Equals State Control
- Russia's demand that platforms host citizen data domestically is about jurisdictional control and easier government access.
- Physical server location directly affects legal access and platform behavior under national laws.