Your search for long-lost cousins could open you up to "genetic hacking." And unlike credit card information, you can't just cancel your old genome and get a new one.

"...these are for-profit companies and ultimately their responsibility is to maximize their profits, not to protect your privacy," says law professor Erin Murphy.

Here's how Bluetooth devices can be tracked, the implications of this discovery, and best-practices for protection.

The digital trails we leave behind and algorithms that use our data have major effects on our lives. This podcast episode digs into issues of fairness and privacy.

App developers say they need ad networks to make money, but the choices they make about those networks could be putting users at risk.

Phishing scams can get people to give up private information, but the right warning can help us avoid the scammers.

The notifications that companies send consumers after data breaches need to be more clear, say researchers.

Nursing home security cameras are an effort to combat elder abuse, but the ethical and moral implications are complex.

"Kids are actively seeking support regarding abuse and neglect through these services, which isn't what we expected."

If you wear a FitBit, buy health items, google medical stuff, or post online about your health, you have a shadow medical record. Who's using it and why?