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Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
#palantir
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
35 minutes ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Palantir manifesto described as ramblings of a supervillain' amid UK contract fears

Palantir's manifesto promotes American power and military strength while criticizing certain cultures and advocating for AI in national security.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Technofascism': Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Palantir's CEO advocates for using advanced software to enhance US military power and warns of AI weaponization by adversaries.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X and people are horrified

Palantir's controversial stance on technology and military involvement sparks debate on its moral obligations and the future of the American military-industrial complex.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
35 minutes ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Palantir manifesto described as ramblings of a supervillain' amid UK contract fears

Palantir's manifesto promotes American power and military strength while criticizing certain cultures and advocating for AI in national security.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Technofascism': Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Palantir's CEO advocates for using advanced software to enhance US military power and warns of AI weaponization by adversaries.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X and people are horrified

Palantir's controversial stance on technology and military involvement sparks debate on its moral obligations and the future of the American military-industrial complex.
#nypd
fromQNS
4 days ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

New York City
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD during a drug sweep, later confirmed not to be the suspect they sought.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.
NYC politics
fromQNS
4 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD during a drug sweep, later confirmed not to be the suspect they sought.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
14 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
18 hours ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
14 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
18 hours ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met

Retailers need to share more CCTV evidence to help police effectively target shoplifters amid rising crime rates.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
14 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
6 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
14 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
6 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
18 hours ago

FBI Director Promises To Pound 'The Atlantic' Like A Six Pack On A Tuesday - Above the Law

Kash Patel plans to sue The Atlantic over claims of drunkenness and poor judgment, promising a legal battle with his attorney Jesse Binnall.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
#first-amendment
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

A judge granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's pressure to remove ICE monitoring apps from platforms.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
18 hours ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
#surveillance
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago
US politics

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

fromWIRED
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
21 hours ago

Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program until April 30 amid political challenges and privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Law
fromFast Company
1 day ago

A strange quirk of the legal profession means lawyers may soon have to adopt AI-or face malpractice

Lawyers face pressure to adopt AI technology due to potential malpractice risks, despite their historical reluctance to embrace such innovations.
Philosophy
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
#section-702
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
New York City
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
23 hours ago

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Republicans face a critical impasse over FISA reauthorization, with Trump demanding a clean extension amid internal party skepticism.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
#anthropic
fromAxios
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

fromAxios
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
#fbi
SF politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day during a period of nine months, violating a restraining order by driving by her house after being notified of his impending termination.
Law
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
8 hours ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
19 hours ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
#surveillance-technology
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in suspected hack

A trove of sensitive LAPD records, including officer personnel files and documents from Internal Affairs investigations, are among the materials believed to have been seized by hackers in a breach last month involving the L.A. city attorney's office.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

I Con the Record Admits All This Spying Also Serves Counterintelligence

The Intelligence Community uses online anonymity and networking tools to collect foreign intelligence, including counterintelligence and cybersecurity, while asserting legal limits on targeting US citizens.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Who polices the police AI? Perplexity's public safety deal alarms experts - here's why

Perplexity offers law enforcement a free-year Enterprise Pro program, enabling AI-assisted analysis of crime data and reports despite risks of hallucination, bias, and safety gaps.
#government-surveillance
#fbi-surveillance
fromCNET
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Confirms Buying Data That Could Be Used to Track Americans

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is the FBI buying people's location data and how is it using the information?

The FBI resumes purchasing commercially available location data on Americans, circumventing warrant requirements and Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless surveillance.
Privacy professionals
fromCNET
1 month ago

FBI Confirms Buying Data That Could Be Used to Track Americans

FBI Director Kash Patel admitted under oath that the agency purchases commercially available data to track Americans, circumventing Fourth Amendment protections without warrants.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is the FBI buying people's location data and how is it using the information?

The FBI resumes purchasing commercially available location data on Americans, circumventing warrant requirements and Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless surveillance.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Don't be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data

The FBI purchases location data from advertising companies to track US citizens, circumventing Fourth Amendment protections established in Carpenter v. United States.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 months ago

All These Ring Cameras Are Creating a "Surveillance Nightmare," Critics Say

Widespread consumer Ring doorbells create a massive civilian surveillance system that threatens privacy, enables law enforcement access, and disproportionately harms marginalized communities.
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