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Watchdog Alleges Google Leaked Personal Data To App Developers

A consumer advocate group on Monday urged California Attorney General Kamala Harris to investigate whether alleged privacy violations by Google were in violation of state law.

2013/02/25

Push For Mandatory Black Boxes In Cars Raises Privacy Concerns

A proposal from federal regulators to require automakers to install devices that record driving data has some privacy advocates wondering exactly how the information might be used.

2012/12/10

LAFD Ambulance Riders Warned Of Possible ID Theft Risk

If you’ve ever taken a ride in a Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance, officials say your personal data could be at risk.

2012/11/29

Jobless Numbers Uneven In March; Lawmaker Calls For End To ‘False’ Data

Are you frustrated with misleading and seemingly contradictory unemployment data? So is Rep. Duncan Hunter.

2012/04/19

10 Million Cardholders Possibly At Risk In ‘Massive’ Visa, MasterCard Breach

The breach at a third-party vendor that processes transactions for Visa and MasterCard may affect primarily merchant customers.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/03/30

The LAPD publishes detailed biographical information about some of its command staff and captains on its own website, but other personal information is not publicly disclosed. (LAPDOnline.org)

LAPD Probes Leak Of Officers’ Property Records, Family Member Names

A privacy breach that exposed personal data for more than two dozen officers — including command staff — is now under investigation.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/07

Verizon Wireless Admits To Selling Customers’ Data

Verizon Wireless has confirmed that it actually sells customers’ information directly to other businesses, including data about where its users live and what Web sites they visit.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/01

AT&T Reports 1,000 Of Their Towers Are Out Affecting Cell Phone Service Throughout LA

AT&T reports that nearly 1,000 of their cell towers are down affecting countless customers throughout the Los Angeles area.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/24

Verizon Rolls Out Limited Data Plans For Smartphone Customers

Verizon Wireless is rolling out limited data plans that include monthly usage caps.

2011/07/06

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Security Firm: Facebook Apps Leaked Data

Security firm Symantec says it has discovered a security flaw in Facebook that inadvertently gives advertisers and other outside parties access to people’s accounts.

2011/05/11

Apple Updates iPhones To Address Privacy Concerns

Apple is updating the iPhone to reduce the amount of time the device stores information about its users’ whereabouts.

2011/05/04

Apple Says iPhones Don’t Store Location Data

Apple says the idea that iPhones store their users’ locations is based on a misunderstanding of how the phones help determine where they are.

2011/04/27

NASA Releases Data From Its Sky-Mapping Telescope

The first batch of data from a NASA mission to map the entire sky has been released to scientists and anyone with access to the Internet.

2011/04/15

Lawmakers Eye ‘Do Not Track’ Bill To Protect Online Data

A proposed law to keep your online habits private may face strong opposition from online advertisers and trade groups.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/04/06

Banks, Retailers Warn Customers After Email Database Hacked

If you’re a customer of banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co., and retailers like Best Buy Co. or Walgreen Co., be on the lookout for a new email scam likely headed your way.

2011/04/04

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