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EPIC Statement on White House Agreement with AI Companies
EPIC released the following statement in response to the White House’s announcement that it had reached a non-binding agreement with AI companies to govern artificial intelligence:
“While EPIC appreciates the Biden Administration’s use of its authorities to place safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence, we both agree that voluntary commitments are not enough when it comes to Big Tech. Congress and federal regulators must put meaningful, enforceable guardrails in place to ensure the use of AI is fair, transparent, and protects individuals’ privacy and civil rights.”
– Caitriona Fitzgerald, Deputy Director, Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
How Well Do You Know A Charlie Brown Christmas? |Take This Quiz | Homesteading Simple Self Sufficient Off-The-Grid
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EPIC Opposes STOP CSAM Act
EPIC sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today opposing the STOP CSAM Act, which has also been filed as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). EPIC flagged two significant concerns with the STOP CSAM Act. First, the STOP CSAM Act endangers strong encryption by allowing a company’s use of end-to-end and other encryption services to be a basis of liability and/or evidence of fault in cases involving CSAM. Second, the amendment raises significant privacy and speech concerns by requiring providers scan for certain online conduct and then report those who engage in such conduct to police. Such a scanning and reporting regime will disproportionately impact teenagers—particularly LGBT youth—who share sexually explicit photos of themselves at significantly high rates.
EPIC asked the Senate to reject this proposal, either as a standalone bill or an amendment to the NDAA.
7 Ways To Use Essential Oils Around The Homestead For The Holidays
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JD Supra: The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA): Requirements, Enforcement, and More
Calli Schroeder, global privacy counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), said the bill has some good elements, but there are places it needs improvement, specifically with some of the other exemptions.
“The list of exemptions is long—exemptions for air carriers, exemptions for employment records, exemptions for information held by higher education or the state, and exemptions for customer data of public utilities (which includes common carriers/telecommunications companies).”
Read the full article here.
Christmas Reindeer: Everything You Need To Know!
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Mondaq: FCC Launches Privacy And Data Protection Task Force To Safeguard Consumer Privacy
In contrast, supporters such as Caitriona Fitzgerald, deputy director at the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), see the Task Force as a positive step, saying, “The FCC could certainly be more aggressive. They haven’t been very active in using their consumer privacy authorities and even where they’ve taken initial action in the past, follow through hasn’t really been there.”
Read the full article here.
The Ultimate Homesteader’s Christmas Roundup of 2015 | Homesteading Simple Self Sufficient Off-The-Grid
Want to see what a homesteader’s Christmas looks like? Well, I’ve rounded up all my best work from Christmas this year so you can have a quick guide and some ideas for your own holiday.
The Ultimate Homesteader’s Christmas Roundup of 2015
Christmas, oh Christmas! The time of giving, decorating, baking, sharing, and so much more. I just love the holiday cheer and good vibes all around. That’s why when it’s this time of the year, I’m really as busy as a bee. I’ve done our home decorations, the holiday food, gifts and merry-making. If you want to see what kept me busy this year, then continue scrolling on.
Potpourri, candles and many more. Make your home smell like the holidays with these DIY ideas. Read more about them here.
Decorate your tree the natural way with some DIY garlands and ornaments. See them here.
Ever considered decorating your homestead with pine tree sprig? If your Christmas tree isn’t enough, then these pine tree sprig decorations may just do the trick.
If you’re not into pine tree sprigs, why not pine cones instead.
Your tree still lacking some ornaments, here are some you can DIY.
Take a trip to the Dollar Tree and save some money with these cool ideas.
Don’t have a White Christmas? Whether you do or don’t these adorable snowmen will be perfect for your homestead.
If you don’t want to buy stockings, then make your own. Get some choices here.
Since you made some homemade stockings, match them with these DIY stuffers.
It’s not Christmas if you’re not wearing an ugly Christmas sweater you made yourself.
Now that you’ve got your decorations up and the house homey, let’s talk food!
If you’ve seen what the Pioneer Woman can do, I’m sure you’d love to try out some of her Christmas recipes.
Warm up your Christmas evening with these hearty soup recipes.
Remember, turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving, you can also serve it for your Christmas dinner. See how you can cook it here.
Take your yule log to the next level with these recipes and ideas.
Take your pick and bake a batch or choose as many as you want. Even Santa will love it. Choose here.
And while you’re at it, make some gingerbread houses too.
Oh! Bring us some figgy pudding!
What can you possibly do with candy cane? Loads!
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FedScoop: US Capitol Police in ‘very early stages’ of body-worn camera pilot
While body cameras could be a critical tool for holding officers accountable, it’s also important for the department to create stringent policy governing how the footage is used, says John Davisson, an attorney at the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).
“Deploying body cameras on Capitol Police officers poses the same privacy and surveillance risks as it does with any other law enforcement agency,” he told FedScoop in an email. “The jurisdiction of the Capitol Police extends well beyond the Capitol grounds into surrounding neighborhoods, so it’s not just Hill staff and visitors whose privacy is at stake. If the Capitol Police are intent on deploying body cameras, the agency at least needs to establish and enforce strict limits on the collection, use, and retention of the recordings.”
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