California launches a statewide “one‑stop” tool letting residents ask all registered data brokers to delete their personal data with a single request under the 2023 Delete Act. 🗂️ The Delete Request and Opt‑Out Platform (DROP) aims to reduce spam and lower risks like identity theft, fraud, and AI impersonation. 🔒 🔗
TechCrunch
California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data | TechCrunch
A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.
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Wegmans is now scanning shoppers’ faces, eyes, and voices in NYC stores—with no opt‑out or clear data deletion policy. 🛒 The grocery chain cites “security,” but privacy groups warn of lasting biometric risks and disproportionate impacts. ⚠️ 🔗
Gadget Review
There’s No Opt-Out: Wegmans Is Now Scanning Your Face at the Grocery Store
Wegmans expanded facial recognition from employees to customers at NYC stores, collecting biometric data without opt-out options or deletion guaran...
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Ireland plans to lead an EU push for ID‑verified social media accounts under Tánaiste Simon Harris. 🇮🇪 The proposal aims to curb online abuse, bots, and disinformation—but may test privacy norms, anonymity rights, and platform accountability. ⚖️ 🔗
Extra.ie
Simon Harris says Ireland to lead EU drive for ID-verified social media
In an interview with Extra.ie, Tánaiste Simon Harris said that the Government will lead calls for the introduction of ID-verified social media acc...
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France plans to ban social media for under‑15s from the 2026 school year, following Australia’s world‑first move. 🇫🇷 The draft bill cites risks like addiction, bullying, and mental health harm, while raising questions on rights, enforcement, and digital autonomy. ⚖️ 🔗
the Guardian
France targets Australia-style social media ban for children next year
Draft bill to be submitted for legal checks as France aims to follow Australia’s world-first ban on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and Yo...
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