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Coupa Software to Participate Virtually in the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference – PRNewswire

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), announced today that its management team will participate virtually in the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

The management team's live remarks, scheduled to begin at 12:00 pm PT (3:00 pm ET), can be accessed from Coupa's investor relations website at http://investors.coupa.com. A replay of the live webcast will also be available on this website for at least 90 days following the event.

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Work starts on new South Central Institute of Technology hub – Oxford Mail

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WORK on a 3 million technology hub has officially started.

The new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) hub will be based at Activate Learnings technology campus in Blackbird Leys, and is scheduled to open next September.

The three-storey block will benefit from a 3.2 million redevelopment.

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Alex Warner, principal of the SCIoT, said: We have a real social agenda to the work that we are doing at the SCIoT and I think this makes Blackbird Leys the perfect home for us.

Technology is the great leveller, it can give individuals the power of large organisations, its the thing that drives our modern day-to-day lives and gives us access to things at the click of a button.

But as a sector, it needs more diversity and to be more reflective of the communities we serve.

This is why Im really excited for us to be opening up opportunities for the people of Oxford, but particularly the amazingly diverse community of Blackbird Leys.

I hope the SCIoT will become the obvious destination for anyone wanting to train and develop their digital skills, regardless of who they are, what they look like, or what stage of life they are at.

Once open, programmes in areas such as software, games and animation, and cyber security will be available.

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VAR in Scotland: Premiership clubs aim to have technology in by end of 2022 – The Scotsman

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Head of referees Crawford Allan has revealed that the aim is to have the technology in place by the time the 2022/23 season restarts after the World Cup in Qatar, which ends on December 18, 2022.

The 42 SPFL clubs will vote on the implementation of VAR in February next year, with widespread support for it anticipated. Should it be approved, it can take up to 12 months to get the system up and running. Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Dundee United boss Tam Courts publicly backed it earlier this week on the back of Kyogo Furuhashis controversial goal for Celtic against Hearts on Thursday.

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"Our desire is to bring it in as early as we can," said Scottish FA head of referee operations Crawford Allan.

"There's not one referee that I've spoken to that doesn't want it. We're doing what we can in the background to try to speed it along. It's going to take a while."

Scottish clubs in the top flight are expected to bear the brunt of costs for the technology, with is estimated at 60-80,000 per season. The Scottish Football Association has offered to pay for training for match officials.

"VAR's there to fix clear and obvious errors", Allan continued when speaking on BBCs Radio Sportsound show: "You're not trying to prove a decision was correct, you're trying to say, 'was the decision clearly wrong?'

"VAR will be there to help with the big decisions, the factual ones and the ones that are clearly wrong."

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Can Milk Baths Be Used To Treat Eczema? – The List

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The list of cures for eczema seems to now include milk baths, although there is still some debate on their suitability for the purpose. Essentially, a milk bath involves the addition of milk to the bathwater, per Healthline. Scientifically, uncertainty shrouds the efficacy of this particular cure, even though some studies have been made which suggest that milk baths can indeed help with skin ailments like eczema, as well as psoriasis (via Healthline.)

But even where milk baths have been successful, they have been found to be more suited to infants than adults. Infants suffer eczema at a mind-boggling rate; 20% of them are said to go through its discomfort, per Johns Hopkins Medicine.

While milk baths remain generally unproven as a cure for eczema in infants, their use for curing the condition in adults seem even more unconvincing. So it may be wise to speak with your doctor or dermatologist first before attempting this procedure.

Cures that have generally been used, and continued to be recommended as cure for eczema, include apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, and honey, among others, per Medical News Today.

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Do Hand Sanitizer Lotions Actually Work? – Everyday Health

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You already know that keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to keep yourself and others around you healthy.

Plain old handwashing with soap and water is most effective at fighting germs, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes. When youre on the go, hand sanitizer made with at least 60 percent alcohol is a good stand-in.

Hand sanitizer remains important because it helps remove germs from your hands, so that they do not end up on your face, explains Jeffrey Cohen, MD, board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. These products can help reduce your risk of the common cold and in combination with vaccines COVID-19 and the flu, Dr. Cohen adds.

But if you regularly use hand sanitizer, you know that this hygiene product comes with an unpleasant side effect: dry, cracked skin. Thats why many people follow their hand sanitizer with a moisturizer. Now, though, thanks to a host of new products in drugstores, you may be able to take this hygiene routine from two steps to one, or at least use less moisturizer after sanitizing your hands.

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The alcohol in hand sanitizers can have a drying effect on the skin, says Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor of dermatology and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. With overuse, hand sanitizers can disrupt the skin barrier. For those witheczema and others with sensitive skin, the skin barrier is already compromised, increasing inflammation and causing or worsening symptoms including dryness, redness, flakiness, and irritation, notes the National Eczema Association. Therefore, using hand sanitizers without moisturizing the skin afterward can worsen symptoms of eczema on the hands.

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The latest generation of hand sanitizers are truly a hybrid between skin care and disinfectants, Dr. Zeichner says. They contain the same types of hydrating ingredients found in traditional hand moisturizers, to protect the skin barrier from the ingredients that are necessary to kill microorganisms that spread infections.

While its less likely youll develop dryness and irritation when using moisturizing hand sanitizers, I still recommend exercising caution and using traditional hand moisturizers, he adds.

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To pick a product that cleans and restores moisture to the skin, turn your attention to the ingredients list and follow these expert tips.

I always look for ethyl alcohol, which is more effective than isopropyl alcohol at killing microorganisms, says Karan Lal, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in Hillsborough, New Jersey. While sanitizers with an alcohol concentration between 60 and 95 percent are more effective at killing germs than those with a lower alcohol concentration or a non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer, per theCDC, sticking to a sanitizer on the lower end of the scale is better for your skin. I would avoid very high concentrations (more than 85 percent) of alcohol because they are more drying, Dr. Lal says. All you need is 60 percent ethyl alcohol.

Separately, be wary of potentially hidden methanol content in certain sanitizers. In July 2020,the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted on its website that some products imported from Mexico were found to be contaminated with the ingredient, which was mislabeled as ethanol. Methanol is toxic, and its absorption can have serious health consequences including blindness and death, Lal says. The FDA urges consumers to pay attention to the ingredients labels on such products, and to avoid using any products specifically known to contain methanol, which the agency lists on its website.

If you have sensitive skin, consider a non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Benzalkonium chloride is one option, as its an antiseptic agent that has been found to deactivate COVID-19. Nonetheless, it doesnt kill as many infectious microorganisms as alcohol, Lal says. A study published in February 2021 in The Journal of Hospital Infectionfound that benzalkonium chloride deactivates COVID-19 on both hands and surfaces. Researchers noted several advantages of using it over alcohol for hand disinfection, including that it is less irritating to skin and nonflammable. They also pointed out that healthcare workers may be more likely to engage in better hand hygiene practices with benzalkonium chloride hand sanitizer because it has fewer side effects than alcohol-based sanitizers.

In terms of inactive ingredients, Lal looks for squalene, glycerin, and coconut oil all of which help attract water and maintain moisture, he says. Nazanin Saedi, MD, department co-chair of the Laser and Aesthetics Surgery Center at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania, agrees, noting that glycerin is the main ingredient she looks for in moisturizing hand sanitizers.

This tip is key for people with eczema and anyone managing sensitive skin, as fragrance can be irritating, says Dr. Saedi. It goes back to that compromised skin barrier that Zeichner mentioned earlier. Fragrances can be irritants, Saedi says, and with the compromised barrier, you can be prone to exacerbating eczema.

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Lal recommends this hand sanitizer because it boasts 70 percent ethyl alcohol, plus hydrating squalane and vegan glycerine. Its also fragrance-free, making it a great option for those with eczema or sensitive skin.

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Another favorite of Lals, this hand sanitizer from baby brand Pipette is hypoallergenic and contains 65 percent ethyl alcohol. The fragrance-free hand sanitizer also boasts sugarcane-derived squalane for hydration.

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This product is made with 61 percent naturally derived ethyl alcohol, in addition to moisturizers and emollients such as glycerin, butylene glycol, dimethicone, and glycine soja (soybean) oil. Both Lal and Zeichner are fans.

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Both Saedi and Zeichner recommend this non-alcohol-based disinfectant. This hand sanitizer uses FDA-cleared benzalkonium chloride to keep the hands disinfected, but helps keep the skin hydrated and protected with glycerin and tapioca starch, forming a breathable seal over the skin, explains Zeichner.

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Investigating genetically mimicked effects of statins via HMGCR inhibition on immune-related diseases in men and women using Mendelian randomization |…

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Central heating, showering too much, and woolly jumpers could be bad for you, doctor warns – Daily Express

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Dr Manuraj Singh highlighted the risks associated with cranking up the central heating, layering up in woolly jumpers, and enjoying a steamy hot shower twice a day. "Showering once a day is enough for most people. Two showers is over the top," Dr Singh said. "Obviously if you get dirty or become particularly sweaty you should wash this off, but in general I advise sticking to once a day for most adults."

Another drying component is central heating, which "takes moisture away from the skin".

"People with pre-existing dry skin and inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema, may find [their conditions] get worse during the winter," said Dr Singh.

"We also tend to go outside less during colder months so we dont get as many UV rays, which are naturally anti-inflammatory."

Dr Singh added: "Obviously, we dont want too many UV rays because they damage your DNA over a period of time which can lead to premature ageing and skin cancer.

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"But sensible exposure to sunshine while wearing appropriate clothing and sun cream is okay."

Aside from spending some time outdoors while the sun is shining, Dr Singh advises to invest only in "good quality cotton".

Dr Singh elaborated: "Woolly jumpers can certainly irritate the skin so good quality cotton is always better.

"Wool can induce hives and cause itchy bumps, called contact urticaria."

If, however, you are suffering from itchy skin and it's not related to the clothes you wear, further investigation is warranted.

"It could be a sign of an internal problem," warned Dr Singh.

One common skin complaint in winter, aside from dry skin, is the development of chilblains.

Chilblains often appear a few hours after spending time outside in the cold, the NHS explained.

Dr Singh added: "These red skin lesions can be painful and itchy, but usually clear up on their own."

You can usually spot them on the fingers, toes, face, and legs.

"If they dont go away they will need to be investigated," said Dr Singh.

To help guard skin against winter temperatures, Dr Singh's advice is to "regularly moisturise".

Dr Manuraj Singh works on behalf of MyHealthcare Clinic, a doctor-led private healthcare business.

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DeShayla Strachan: Defendants have rights too: How the 6th Amendment guards against government abuse. – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

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Editors note: Once a month through spring, Twin Cities law professors from diverse backgrounds and perspectives are writing about timely constitutional ideas and issues.Heres more about this series and previous columns.

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees criminal defendants certain rights when they have been formally accused of a criminal act. They have the right to a speedy trial (including a public trial without unnecessary delay), the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, the right to know who their accusers are, the nature of the charges against them, and the right to call witnesses.

This amendment was added to the Bill of Rights in 1791. It satisfies the democratic expectation of transparency and fairness in criminal proceedings. We will briefly explore each of these rights and what they mean in a criminal prosecution.

This amendment and the Constitution itself are important to me as a former state prosecutor because, when followed, they uphold the integrity of prosecution. Theyre special to me as a Black woman because the Constitution was not always meant to protect us as people, but we are now afforded equal protection under the law, and the accused are disproportionately Black people.

The requirements of a public and speedy trial are an essential part of due process. Without this right, criminal defendants could be held indefinitely for unproven accusations. This is one of the most important rights. If too much time passes, witnesses could die, move away, or simply forget what happened. Physical evidence could even be lost.

That said, there is no hard and fast rule on how long is too long to wait for trial. It varies state by state.

However, the U.S. Supreme Court laid out several factors to determine whether a trial is speedy enough. Those factors include the length of delay, the reason for the delay, and the defendants assertion of their right to a speedy trial.

The defendant can also waive their right to a speedy trial. This often happens when it is the accused requesting more time to prepare for trial. The court may ask that they waive their right to a speedy trial in order for the request to be granted.

If the right to a speedy trial has been violated before trial, the court may dismiss the charges. If it is determined the right to a speedy trial was violated after trial, a court could overturn a conviction.

Each state has its own speedy trial rules. When a criminal defendant demands speedy trial, that speeds up the clock and the government then has to bring the case sooner than planned, usually within 50 days of the demand. It also means the defendant must be available and ready for trial.

For federal cases, the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 states the trial must begin within 70 days of the date formal charges are filed or from the date the defendant appears before an officer of the court for which the charge is pending; whichever is later.

In Minnesota, when a defendant demands speedy trial, the trial must begin within 60 days from the date of the demand or plea, or within 10 days if the defendant is in custody for a misdemeanor. This rule does not apply to defendants entering guilty pleas.

The right to have the trial decided by a jury seeks to eliminate bias and protect impartiality. This section of the Sixth Amendment takes the case out of the judges hands and puts the decision-making on jurors. It allows the state and the defense attorneys to have a say in the jury selection. The lawyers on both sides have the opportunity to question the jury panel and screen out anyone who is potentially prejudiced.

Its what you have to look forward to when you receive that juror summons in the mail.

A pool of jury candidates will come into the courtroom for questioning by the lawyers and sometimes the judge as well. For example, if one juror says she hates all cops, she may be stricken by the prosecution. On the other hand, if the same juror said she respects all police officers, would believe anything they say, and is not able to put those beliefs aside to decide the case fairly, she may be stricken by the defense.

Attorneys also get a limited number of what are called peremptory challenges, which allow them to strike a potential juror for no reason at all.

This selection process is also known as voir dire, which is French for to speak the truth. The goal is to choose a diverse cross-section of the community to decide the case without bias.

In addition to a jury trial, this amendment guarantees a public trial. Thats important because it protects the accused from secret trials that may encourage abuse of the system.

There are some exceptions. For example, a judge may close public proceedings or limit access in certain cases to keep order in the court or prevent witness intimidation. You may have seen this in the Bill Cosby or Derek Chauvin trials which had limited access due to the high-profile nature of the cases.

The criminally accused have the right to an attorney. This right also applies to custodial interrogations. That means any time law enforcement questions you about a crime and you are not free to end the conversation, you have the right to a lawyer. It is important because without legal assistance, the police may intimidate or coerce an accused criminal to provide testimony against their will. The right to counsel evens the playing field so people accused of criminal activity cannot be bullied by the government.

Additionally, the right to legal counsel applies any time there is a criminal proceeding. Defendants who cannot afford a private attorney are entitled to a public defender. It doesnt guarantee there will be no conviction. Defendants can still be convicted even if they have the assistance of an attorney.

However, if it is proven that the attorneys performance was not effective or up to the reasonable standard for the profession, the criminal defendant may be able to get their conviction overturned.

Also, if a full defense is hindered by prosecutorial misconduct, the defendant may be able to challenge their conviction.

We saw this happen when Bill Cosby, who was convicted of sexual assault in 2018, was released from prison in July 2021. The prosecutor in that case promised Cosby in 2005 that he would not charge him criminally if Cosby testified in the civil case against him. But the prosecutor went back on his promise and charged Cosby anyway. The court ruled that when a prosecutor makes an unconditional promise of non-prosecution, and when the defendant relies upon that promise to the detriment of his constitutional right not to testify, the principal of fundamental fairness that undergirds due process of law in our criminal justice system demands that the promise be enforced.

Criminal suspects must be made aware of who their accuser is and the crimes they are accused of committing.

This usually comes in the form of an indictment or formal criminal charge. In state criminal cases, it may come in the form of an arraignment, where an accused person is brought to court to answer a criminal charge. Both types of court hearings will give the accused criminal a list of the charges they face. The Confrontation Clause also gives criminal suspects the right to see their accuser(s) and cross-examine them. They can also call their own witnesses in their defense.

The confrontation of accusers usually plays out in trial when the prosecution calls witnesses who have knowledge of the facts in the case. This clause prevents the government from relying on hearsay or out-of-court statements.

Prosecutors must put their witnesses on the stand to testify under oath. The defense attorney representing the accused criminal can then question the governments witnesses to discredit them or poke holes in the states case. The questioning is often hostile and puts pressure on the witnesses to tell the truth.

The defense attorney can call witnesses at the end of the states case to tell the defendants side of the story but there is no requirement to do so. The defendant also does not have to testify in his or her own defense.

Other constitutional rights pertaining to suspected criminals include the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure and the Fifth Amendment right to be protected from self-incrimination. But thats another article for another day.

If you have ever wondered how an attorney can defend a murderer, child abuser, or any other terrible criminal, remember, alleged criminals have rights too. They are the accused and are innocent until proven guilty. Criminal defense attorneys protect their clients constitutional rights and keep the government from abusing the system.

DeShayla Strachan is a visiting assistant professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She is a former prosecutor as well as a former journalist.

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John Eastman Makes Belated Decision To Shut The Hell Up – Above the Law

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If your giant middle finger to a congressional committee contains a footnote acknowledging that certain public statements made by your client may constitute a privilege waiver, youre probably starting off a little behind the proverbial STFU Eight Ball.

And so attorney Charles Burnham has opted to go on offense with the January 6 Select Committee when announcing that his client John Eastman intends to assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in response to a subpoena regarding his role in the Capitol riot. Because shutting up will be a novelty for the conservative law professor who authored the infamous Coups for Dummies memos explaining how the Vice President could overthrow democracy in five easy steps. Particularly since Eastman just went on Steve Bannons podcast yesterday to yell some more about how hes done talking.

Burnhams theory is similar to the wackassery put forth by former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark, who argued that the Select Committee has no subpoena power because it lacks a Ranking Member. According to Burnham, subpoenas can only be issued after consultation with the Ranking Member, and no one on the Committee was appointed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, ipso facto propter hoc, the subpoenas are illegal.

Burnham conveniently elides the fact that, of the five Committee members McCarthy proposed, Pelosi only blocked Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, after which the other three members refused to participate. Although he does CC all five of the nominees on his letter, because LOL, so crafty.

In fact, the Committee does have two Republicans: Vice Chair Liz Cheney and Rep. Adam Kinzinger. But they dont count, according to Burnham and Eastman, because they werent anointed with holy oil by the GOP Conference.

Here on Planet Earth, thats a political question, and the House can run itself any way it likes. But Burnham isnt making a real legal argument here. He goes on to howl about a preservation letter sent to telecoms for January 6 communications without a search warrant based on probable cause, adding The threat to First Amendment freedoms and Fourth Amendment rights inherent in such a demand is palpable.

Okay, buddy, maybe switch to decaf.

And heres his bizarre argument that the supposed lack of a Ranking Member is tantamount to a deprivation of due process in violation of the Fourth Amendment, since theres no one to get overruled or outvoted when it comes to subpoenas and contempt referrals:

The Chair and the Committee thus serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury, contrary to the most basic requirements of due process. The only check on this inherently unfair process is that, under the rules, a member of the committee may appeal the ruling of the chair. Id. But without a single member of the Committee having been appointed after consultation with the minority leader, it doesnt take a rocket scientist to realize that even that check is meaningless with this particular committee.

Also holding closed hearings and barring the witnesses from discussing their testimony is terrible because it allows House Members to selectively leak to favored news outlets Burnham argues in a letter which was immediately turned over to Bannons co-host Raheem Kassam, who let wingnut media get a 24-hour head start on spinning it as John Eastmans Lawyers Just Destroyed the Jan 6 Committee and Its Subpoenas. Youre going to want to read this letter in full. before Politico finally got its hands on a copy.

(Fun fact: Kassam is married to Kraken lawyer Emily Newman.)

The foregoing discussion provides important background as to why Dr. Eastman, though innocent of wrongdoing, would choose the invoke the Fifth Amendment, to which we now turn, Burnham says, eight pages into his ten-page nastygram.

And citing statements from Committee members suggesting that criminal prosecution might be in order for some members of the former presidents inner circle, he is further declining on Fifth Amendment grounds to provide the requested privilege log.

But Eastman isnt claiming, as Clark did before him, a rightnot to appear at all. Hed clearly like to be spared the ignominy of spending four hours in a Committee hearing room getting dunked on over and over as he either tries to claim attorney-client privilege for a memo he forwarded to half of DC or says over and over I decline to answer on the advice of counsel citing my right against self-incrimination. But Steve Bannon tried that one and wound up in handcuffs.

Or, as he put it in his intro to Eastmans appearance, yesterday, Im focused on destroying brick by brick this radical regime that is the Biden administration. And proud of it, so suck on that, Democrats, embrace the suck.

Clarks antics got him a criminal referral that will be sent to the wider House for a vote if he doesnt show up in the mood to cooperate for scheduled testimony this weekend. So what are the odds that the Committee takes Burnhams piss off letter and lets Eastman walk away clean?

LOL, lotsa luck.

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Elizabeth Dyelives in Baltimore where she writes about law and politics.

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Protect devices from invasive spying – Chicago Daily Herald

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After reading the story "Report: 6 Palestinian rights activists hacked by NSO spyware," I felt inspired to respond. This issue is extremely relevant to our 21st century society.

The use of discreet spyware to obtain information about an individual is a violation of common liberties. Privacy should be honored and protected.

In today's era, technology plays a major role in all aspects of life. It allows people to use their freedom of speech to, for example, publicly voice their opinions online, even if it could be interpreted controversially. The article highlights an important right of privacy which can so easily be violated.

It described Palestinian American activists who were hacked by an Israeli hacker-for-hire company. The Fourth Amendment specifically protects against unreasonable searches and provides security both inside our homes and in personal effects.

This constitutional right should apply to outside sources as well. The government should be held accountable for creating an environment which respects personal privacy from domestic and foreign encroachments.

Ubai Aboudi, one of the U.S. citizens affected by the use of spyware says he lost "any sense of safety' through the dehumanizing hack of a phone that is at his side day and night and holds photos of his three children."

The reality is that most of an American's life can be traced through analyzing their cellphone usage. This information and power needs to be guarded to ensure that cellphone data is sheltered against unjustified disclosure.

Alicia Brak

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