GizModo VR

MAY 10, 2021

After facing international backlash over impending updates to its privacy policy, WhatsApp has ever-so-slightly backtracked on the harsh consequences it initially planned for users who don’t accept them—but not entirely. Read more.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 31, 2021

With its App Tracking Transparency policy launched in April, Apple overhauled its iPhone lineup’s privacy settings to give users more control over their data. That decision cost Snap, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube an estimated $9.85 billion in lost revenue in the second half of this year, the Financial Times reports. Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 6, 2021

Then last week came a privacy policy update… Read more. Ever since Audacity was acquired by tech conglomerate Muse Group in late April , fans of the free-to-use audio tool have been raising hell about some of the changes made to the software. First came plans to add telemetry capture. Then came a new contributor license agreement.

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Digital Trends

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

WhatsApp has revealed what will happen to the accounts of users who don't agree to its controversial new privacy policy by the May 15 deadline.

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GizModo VR

JULY 28, 2021

Earlier this spring, Google announced the development of a new safety section coming to the Play Store next year , and today Google is now following up with more details on the kind of information apps will be required to provide including new mandatory privacy policies. Read more.

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Road to VR

MARCH 29, 2017

I had a chance to catch up with Oculus’ Nate Mitchell at GDC where I asked him about privacy in VR. Oculus has delegated the design and maintenance of their privacy policy to their parent company of Facebook so that Oculus can focus on providing the best VR experiences and growing the VR ecosystem.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 13, 2021

We need an AR/VR policy. A special conference taking place on October 21 will look at both extant policies governing XR as well as what sort of policies may be advantageous as the field continues to grow. The AR/VR Policy Conference. See Also: Should We Be Concerned About the Security and Privacy Risks of VR and AR?

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ARPost

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This is a handy example but it also comes with a message to Meta: “Well-funded corporations have a disproportionate impact on the formation of the metaverse and on norms within social VR, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the industry in developing responsible policies and practices.”. Harms in Social VR. Operations.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Facebook’s newly updated ‘ Conduct in VR Policy ‘ highlights that you should not “harass or bully other users” by “invading personal space without consent,” nor should you “conduct yourself in an offensive or abusive way,” including making “sexual gestures.”

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Kristina Podnar here, or as my friends like to call me, the Digital Policy Sherpa. For over two decades I’ve worked with some of the most high-profile organizations in the world, helping them see policies as opportunities to free the organization from uncertainty, risk, and internal chaos. Kristina Podnar (Image by Kristina Podnar).

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The AR/VR Policy Conference is returning to Washington D.C. Looking at Last Year’s AR/VR Policy Conference. The inaugural AR/VR Policy Conference took place last year and returns as a joint effort of the XR Association and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). If you weren’t around last year, don’t worry.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

A recent report by the XR Association (XRA) and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) explores some of these risks as well as potential early-stage interventions. We’ll examine some of the major trends and findings of the report, and look at it in the context of the larger policy and standards movement in XR. Identifying Policy Issues.

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Road to VR

MAY 27, 2016

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to disrupt so many different dimensions of our society that the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy recently announced a series of four public workshops to look at some of the possible impacts of AI. I interviewed the White House Deputy U.S. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The second annual AR/VR Policy Conference took place this Wednesday, September 14, in Washington D.C., As a proud media partner of the AR/VR Policy Conference, here’s the ARPost recap – though you can also watch the complete event on YouTube. See Also: Understanding the Atmosphere Around Policy in Emerging Technologies. “We

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ARPost

JANUARY 13, 2022

Risks to LGBTQ+ User Privacy. User privacy is critical for everyone. This type of personal information can be very invasive and should be considered highly sensitive data within data policies and guidelines. See Also: Understanding the Atmosphere Around Policy in Emerging Technologies. Guest Post.

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Road to VR

JUNE 19, 2023

The company says the policy change will come alongside new parent-managed accounts for Quest 2 and the upcoming Quest 3, which the company says will help keep preteens safe. That’s a fairly strong policy reversal. Meta announced it’s reducing age requirements for Quest users, bringing the previous 13+ minimum down to 10+.

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Road to VR

APRIL 3, 2024

Preteens (10-12) : Require parental approval for account setup, with strict privacy settings and parental control over app access. Teens (13-17) : Default to private profiles, with teens having control over follower requests and activity visibility. Parental supervision tools are available.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over my (short) tenure covering digital privacy, I’ve seen my fair share of deeply shitty tech companies pulling deeply shitty stunts in attempts to profit off our personal data. Folks, I’m gonna be honest with you. Facebook is one of the names that comes up most frequently here, and that’s partially because their… Read more.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 13, 2021

Connected and automated vehicles are the future, but they carry with them a host of privacy concerns that rightfully necessitate a careful, thoughtful approach to crafting security frameworks to guide their widespread implementation. It’s mostly uncharted territory at this point, but a handful of states are taking… Read more.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2022

Late last year, ITIF also partnered with the XR Association to host a remote conference on AR/VR policy. Dick is an ITIF policy analyst who spoke at the policy conference last year. The window of opportunity for impactful and effective policy is closing.”. Endnotes also credit Ellysse Dick for assisting with the report.

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ARPost

JANUARY 3, 2023

Read the Fine Print in Privacy Policies. Who has the time to peruse long data privacy rules? Contrary to popular belief, it is worth your while to scrutinize privacy policies or terms of service, so that you are aware of how AR/VR networks and businesses utilize your information. Run-Of-The-Mill AR Weaknesses.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2023

On the occasion of Metaverse Safety Week (which I invite you to check out), I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Kavya Pearlman , the head of XRSI , who is fighting for fundamental rights like privacy and safety in the metaverse. I’m a bit curious, but why privacy and safety in the metaverse? Tony: Yes, very cool.

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ARPost

AUGUST 8, 2023

Some common challenges that crop up when applying real-world laws to AR and VR include intellectual property, virtual privacy and security , and product liability. Privacy Lost aims to educate policymakers about the potential dangers, such as manipulation, that come with emerging technologies.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The XRA is a trade group representing major immersive firms providing a forum for outlining the future of the XR industry, including legislation and policy. Kulkarni also said, “They [the XRA] have working groups and committees on developers, accessibility, policies, standards, health, and inclusion.

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ARPost

APRIL 1, 2022

This organization informs individuals, organizations, and policymakers on the potential safety and privacy issues of immersive technologies. ARPost has covered the XR Safety Initiative in the past. Building protections in at the beginning rather than fixing things retroactively after the damage has been done.”. The Potential for Legislation.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Future of Privacy Forum published a framework for biometric data regulations for immersive technologies on Tuesday. Jameson Spivack, Senior Policy Analyst, Immersive Technologies , and Daniel Berrick, Policy Counsel , co-authored the report. It added that legal compliance “may not be enough to mitigate risks.”

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EON Reality

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The document covers a wide range of topics, from content quality to privacy, security, and equitable technology access. Protecting User Privacy and Security Addressing privacy and security concerns, EON Reality has implemented robust measures to safeguard user data.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Future of Privacy Forum published a framework for biometric data regulations for immersive technologies on Tuesday. Organisations, businesses, and individuals can incorporate the FPF’s observations as recommendations and a foundation for facilitating safe, responsible extended reality (XR) policies.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means it’s worth knowing what privacy settings are offered to you and what data Facebook collects on your VR usage. Where to Find Oculus Quest 2 Privacy Settings. Although there’s not a lot of customization of privacy settings available right now, at least Facebook makes them easy to change. First name.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Facebook planted its privacy flag on WhatsApp, the end-to-end encrypted messaging service which Facebook can’t spy on. Today, upon opening the app, a privacy policy and ToS update… Read more. In a 2018 Senate hearing, Mark Zuckerberg stated unequivocally that “we don’t see any of the content in WhatsApp, it’s fully encrypted.”

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Let’s break free of FB’s anti-competitive, anti-privacy ecosystem! Including Oculus Browser specific WebXR features,” Long said back when Facebook first announced the policy change in August. — Robert Long (@arobertlong) October 14, 2020. “I will no longer be working on VR projects for the Oculus platform.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 11, 2022

You can read its full privacy policy here. You can read its full privacy policy here. You can read its full privacy policy here. You can read its full privacy policy here. You can read its full privacy policy here. You can read its full privacy policy here.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has teamed up with the XR Association (XRA) to host its second Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Policy Conference on 14 September. Karim Mohammadali with @GoogleARVR will be joining the #ARVRPolicyConf22 to speak on privacy in the #Metaverse.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2020

” “We have also learned there are other researchers out there, who have gained similar access and are unsure how to proceed without clear policies around the right to repair. Let’s break free of FB’s anti-competitive, anti-privacy ecosystem! Contact XR Safety Initiative XRSI via info@xrsi.org or Use Signal 510-990-4438.”

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GizModo VR

JANUARY 15, 2021

Even if you aren’t the type of person who peruses WhatsApp on a regular basis, chances are you’ve tried perusing its new privacy policy. Read more.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 27, 2022

sThe Future of Privacy Forum, a major organisation advocating privacy and data protection, unveiled a new data flow infographic on the top use cases for technologies employed in extended reality (XR). RESOURCE: Download FPF’s interactive visual guide to smart city technologies and data flows, Shedding Light on Smart City Privacy.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 9, 2021

Heads up, fellow T-Mobile customers: You might want to take a look at your mobile carrier’s privacy policy. Read more.

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