Privacy
Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel
In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores ...
The Scale of Geoblocking by Nation
Interesting analysis: We introduce and explore a little-known threat to digital equality and freedomwebsites geoblocking users in response to political risks from sanctions. U.S. policy prioritizes internet freedom and access to information ...
Why It’s Time to Leave Twitter
In episode 355, Tom discusses his decision to deactivate his Twitter accounts due to privacy concerns with Twitter’s new AI policy and changes in the blocking features. He outlines the steps for ...
Advanced Persistent Teenagers, Okta Bug Allowed Logins Without a Correct Password
In episode 354, we discuss the emergence of the term ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ (APT) as a “new” cybersecurity threat. Recorded just before the election, the hosts humorously predict election outcomes while exploring ...
Montana Consumer Data Protection Act
What is the Montana Consumer Data Protection Act (MTCDPA)? The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MTCDPA), which became effective on October 1, 2024, introduces a series of data privacy rights for Montana ...
Tennessee Information Protection Act
What is the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)? The Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), effective July 1, 2025, is a state-level data privacy law that regulates how companies manage and protect consumers’ ...
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA)
What is the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA)? The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) is a state law created to protect the privacy of Delaware residents by regulating the collection, ...
AI Industry is Trying to Subvert the Definition of “Open Source AI”
The Open Source Initiative has published (news article here) its definition of “open source AI,” and it’s terrible. It allows for secret training data and mechanisms. It allows for development to be ...
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
What is the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act? The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a state law designed to protect the privacy and security of Texas residents’ personal ...
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)
What is the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act? The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) is a state privacy law that sets guidelines for how businesses should collect, use, and protect the personal data ...
