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What Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Mean for Medical Data Privacy?
The federal government has relaxed its rules for the duration of the crisis
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What Can You Do if Your Tenant Background Report Is Wrong?
An investigation by The Markup and The New York Times found that faulty reports are common in the tenant screening process
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How Accurate Is Your Commercial Fitness Tracker?
If you have darker skin, shuffle when you walk, or regularly push a stroller, it can throw off the data
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Why Can’t More Families Use SNAP Benefits for Online Orders?
Technology hurdles for states and smaller retailers mean that some recipients can't shelter in place
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Is the U.S. Government’s Lifeline Service Really a Lifeline?
Poorly marketed and under-resourced, it’s not always serving the poor
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Why Is It So Hard for Gig Workers to Get Unemployment Benefits?
Their status as “employees” remains unsettled, leading to confusion between state and federal benefits
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Why Am I Paying $60 for That Bag of Rice on Amazon.com?
Dynamic pricing algorithms on Amazon aren’t just about supply and demand
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Will Google’s and Apple’s COVID Tracking Plan Protect Privacy?
The proposed system is anonymous but vulnerable to trolls and spoofing
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How Are Gig Workers Faring During the COVID-19 Crisis?
Workers fight for hazard pay, protective equipment, and better sick leave
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How Many Americans Lack High-Speed Internet?
The COVID-19 crisis highlights the costs of the U.S. digital divide
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