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CBP plans to photograph every vehicle passenger leaving the US and match faces with travel documents.

CBP rescinded internal policies protecting vulnerable detainees, raising concerns about treatment and care standards for at-risk individuals in custody.

CBP plans to implement extensive face recognition technology for vehicles entering the US, affecting privacy.

Policies protecting vulnerable individuals in CBP custody were rescinded, reversing Biden-era protections.

Recent security breaches in communication tools raise concerns about agency data practices.

TeleMessage, an app used by some CBP agents, has been suspended following serious data breaches.

USPS is cooperating with DHS for immigrant surveillance, raising serious privacy and constitutional concerns.

36% of Americans are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, risking sensitive data exposure amid new autism research initiatives.

Wikimedia Foundation is challenging the UK's online safety legislation, fearing it may expose Wikipedia to risks like manipulation and vandalism.

HHS launches pilot program to utilize Medicare and Medicaid data in researching autism, amid concerns from advocacy groups over privacy and data use.

HHS partners with CMS and NIH to create a data platform studying autism through real-world data.

NIH will create a real-world data platform to investigate autism causes using Medicare and Medicaid data.

The surveillance-as-service industry rose significantly by 2019, highlighted by the controversial use of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware.

Russian companies are facing a large-scale phishing campaign centered around the DarkWatchman malware.

CEOs are tightening budgets in response to global tensions and tariffs as cybersecurity threats evolve.

Hacker accessed sensitive data from TeleMessage, revealing security flaws in government communication apps that lack end-to-end encryption.

Microsoft is making new accounts passwordless by default, promoting stronger cybersecurity through alternative sign-in methods.

Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino was targeted with mercenary spyware, potentially linked to governmental surveillance, highlighting threats against media freedom in Italy.

Community safety is enhanced through technology and active neighbor involvement.

NSO Group must pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking WhatsApp users, marking a significant legal victory against spyware.

LinkedIn and Google allegedly intercepted consumers' private information from Covered California without consent, leading to a proposed class action for invasion of privacy.

Meta Platforms achieved a $168 million verdict against NSO for unlawfully exploiting WhatsApp, marking a significant win for privacy and security against illegal spyware.

Concerns rise over a proposed autism database that could be misused, despite HHS claims it is not a registry.

Flo prioritizes user privacy with opt-in consent and anonymous features, ensuring user control over their data.

Period Tracker app emphasizes user privacy, especially regarding data handling related to sensitive health information post-Roe v. Wade.

Wikipedia challenges Online Safety Act regulations, concerned about volunteer editor safety and the impact on content moderation.

New UK Online Safety Act may hinder Wikipedia moderation efforts by imposing strict compliance requirements intended for high-risk platforms.

The UK government and Ofcom disagree on whether the Online Safety Act addresses misinformation.

Reddit aims to balance user anonymity with regulatory compliance, utilizing third-party services to gather minimal necessary information.

AI bots were used in a study on persuasion in a subreddit, raising concerns over authenticity and manipulation on Reddit.

Old Reddit layout remains as beloved users can expect it to stay indefinitely, countering shutdown rumors.

Reddit plans to improve user tools while ensuring community-centered moderation.

Travelers, especially immigrants and their lawyers, are instilling heightened fears and precautions regarding customs scrutiny under the Trump administration.

Trump's administration has targeted immigrants and activists, threatening civil liberties and increasing vulnerability at the US border.

Anonymous hacked GlobalX Air to enforce a federal judge's order halting deportations carried out by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration significantly shifted the Education Department's civil rights focus away from racial issues toward gender and participation in sports.

The Trump administration's fast-tracking of the Oak Flat mine proposal raises significant concerns about Indigenous rights and environmental impacts.

Concerns rise over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism initiative potentially threatening autistic community rights.

Texas AG investigates Colgate and Proctor & Gamble's fluoride marketing practices as potentially misleading and dangerous to consumers.

Pinterest faces backlash over mass account bans with users claiming unjustified locking of accounts.

Pinterest users report widespread account suspensions and pin removals without clear explanations.

Many users claim that benign content is being flagged as inappropriate.

Travelers must update to Real ID licenses by May 7, 2025, or face boarding issues on domestic flights in the US.

Travelers need REAL ID or an alternative ID to pass TSA after May 7.

Passport and U.S. passport card are acceptable ID forms for flying.