Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11
Geofence warrants are determined to be unconstitutional, highlighting the importance of protecting individual privacy.
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Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him
Computer scientist Hal Finney posthumously honored by Human Rights Foundation with Finney Freedom Prize. His contributions to Bitcoin ecosystem recognized and celebrated.
New Electronic Monitoring Tech Piloted Both Inside and Outside of Prisons, Jails
Electronic monitoring tools like VeriWatch are being developed to replace traditional ankle monitors and are designed to incorporate seamlessly into users' daily lives.
The expansion of electronic monitoring tools, presented as 'alternatives to detention,' is critiqued by privacy and human rights advocates for further entrenching surveillance systems.
Lawmakers set sights on data minimization as states seek to limit companies from capturing vast amounts of personal info
Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act includes tough data minimization standards
Other states like Maine and Vermont are also progressing with strong data minimization provisions
White House's Data Sale Ban Criticized for Limited Impact
The executive order banning sale of personal data criticized for ineffectiveness
Data is considered the new oil in fueling the big tech economy
The End of Privacy in Public
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is proliferating in public spaces.
Microsoft-Owned Xandr Faces Data Breach Complaint By
Xandr, backed by Microsoft, facing GDPR complaint for data breach.
Encryption is deeply threatening to power': Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal
Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal Foundation, emphasizes privacy, ethics, and accountability in tech amidst her journey from Google walkouts to leading a privacy-focused organization.