No, it is not a fictitious plot to a dystopian novel or the lyrics to a hit Radiohead song. Sadly, a recent report is just yet another real-life example of a secretive intelligence institution’s vast reach thanks to technology. Over two dozen documents recently made public by The Intercept provide startling revelations about a spy …
More often than not search warrants are not difficult to procure and execute. However, in Microsoft Corporation v. United States of America, the United States government is potentially looking for something outside of its jurisdiction, and the Second Circuit must make a decision that will have international ramifications. In December 2013, the Southern District of …
Technology has the potential to transform how evidence and knowledge are used in the courtroom. Much of what we know about someone’s thoughts or emotions comes from what he or she says. However, what if a judge and jurors were able to see inside someone’s brain in the courtroom? What seems like far off science …
It is well known in the world of privacy that the European Union has a very different view of privacy than the United States. Because of the differing views and in an effort to bolster trade between Europe and the United States an agreement was reached in 1998 known as the Safe Harbor. This agreement …
Facebook users rejoice: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Q&A on September 15th that the world’s largest social network will soon offer users the option to “dislike” others’ posts. The site already features a “like” button that allows users to affirm content they find pleasing or agreeable. Facebook has resisted pressure for years, however, to …
For anyone who has regretted a Facebook post, or vehemently wished to take back personal information relinquished to the internet, Europe’s González decision may offer hope. Petitioner González sued Google for promulgating links to sites containing information about financial troubles he suffered approximately twenty years ago, perennially visible via Google name searches. González argued that …
It all began within the Tangkoko Reserve on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi when David Slater, a British nature photographer, left his tripod unattended. Unbeknownst to Mr. Slater, Naruto, a 6-year-old crested macaque, took the opportunity to capture his best side with a series of photographs he took of himself (“selfies”). After Mr. Slater published …
While most of the debate surrounding drones has been focused on privacy and authorized air space, North Dakota flew under the radar and passed a bill that weaponized drones with “less than lethal” weapons. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was initially used in warfare, changing how the United States engaged with the enemy. …
When you upload pictures on Facebook, you may have noticed that Facebook would ask if you would like to tag “Ashley” or “Derek.” Facebook uses facial recognition software that in a few states might be illegal. Although there is no federal law that specifically regulates facial recognition technology, there are certain states like Illinois and …
On Friday, September 18, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) sent a Notice of Violation to Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Volkswagen”) stating that, in its ongoing investigation, the EPA has determined that several models of light-duty, diesel Volkswagen cars manufactured from 2009 to 2015 are in violation of federal emission standards. Later that same day and based on …
