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Privacy professionals
Futurism
10 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Twitter Caught Selling Data to Government Spies While Complaining About Surveillance

Twitter, now known as X, facing criticism for selling user data to surveillance firm for law enforcement purposes.
Elon Musk's involvement in continuing the practice post the lawsuit being struck down.
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Scrap coercive 'privacy fee', MEPs urge Meta's Nick Clegg in open letter | TechCrunch

Contextual advertising is a profitable alternative to surveillance-based advertising.
MEPs urge Meta to align with GDPR principles and respect users' rights.
WIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Airbnb Bans All Indoor Security Cameras

Airbnb bans hosts from indoor security cameras
Guests may feel their privacy is invaded by indoor cameras
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Signal's Meredith Whittaker scorns anti-encryption efforts as 'parochial, magical thinking' | TechCrunch

The battle over encryption continues with legislative attacks
Push for backdoors in encryption jeopardizes private digital communication
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Leaked document trove shows a Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents

Chinese company's leaked documents reveal cyber espionage operations targeting dissidents globally.
Documents detail hacking operations, target lists, marketing materials, and potential surveillance of Uyghur population.
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Government agrees law to protect confidential journalistic material from state hacking

MI5 and GCHQ require independent approval for accessing journalistic material through hacking.
Proposed legislation aims to protect confidential journalistic sources and material from state intrusion.
morePrivacy professionals
Mail Online
3 days ago
Cars

Tesla app tracks driver's every move

Tesla's security features can be exploited for tracking purposes
Financial counsellor criticizes Tesla for lack of accountability in abuse cases
UK news
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

Stalker caught police officer wife having sex with colleague in Screwfix car park

Former police constable convicted of stalking his estranged wife after catching her in a car park tryst.
Prosecutors to potentially seek retrial on outstanding count of unlawfully wounding another individual at Screwfix car park.
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Jealous man who murdered housemate after spending over 150 hours spying on her jailed

Obsessive spying led to a premeditated attack on a woman by her jealous housemate.
The jealous housemate received a life sentence for the sustained, ferocious attack on his victim.
moreUK news
World news
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
World news

Threats, fear and surveillance: how China targets students in the UK who criticise regime

Chinese authorities surveil and intimidate Chinese students and recent graduates critical of the Chinese Communist party in the UK.
Transnational repression by China involves tactics like surveillance, intimidation, and threats to families of exiled individuals.
New York Post
4 months ago
World news

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border

North Korea announces plans to deploy stronger armed forces and new weapons on its border with South Korea in response to Seoul suspending part of a 2018 military accord.
The move comes after North Korea's launch of a spy satellite and South Korea's decision to increase surveillance along the border.
Russia may have provided technical assistance for the satellite launch, deepening the cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
moreWorld news
SFGATE
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

I learned how to trick self-driving cars at a San Francisco museum

Playing with AI in a museum exhibit by looking inhuman to dodge detection.
Art installation prompts reflection on AI limitations and surveillance in cities.
Semafor
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US venture capital firms accused of funding blacklisted Chinese AI companies | Semafor

At least five U.S. venture capital firms have been accused of funding blacklisted Chinese AI and semiconductor companies.
The investigation found that GGV Capital, GSR Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sequoia Capital China, and Walden International funneled billions of dollars into these companies.
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Experts Warn North Korea Is Using AI Nefarious Purposes

North Korea is using AI for surveillance and wargaming purposes.
Sanctions have hindered their ability to secure hardware for running AI systems, but they are still pursuing the technology.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Camera hidden in Starbucks restroom films over 90 visitors as young as 4, CA cops say

Hidden camera found in Starbucks restroom recorded 91 visitors, including young children.
Louie Juarez Jr. was arrested on multiple charges after the discovery of hidden cameras in a Starbucks restroom.
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany: AfD appeals 'suspected' far-right extremist status DW 03/12/2024

The AfD is challenging its far-right extremist label in court, aiming to contest the surveillance and investigative actions against the party.
The court proceedings saw the AfD's pleas for motions, requests, and judge recusals rejected, with the presiding judge criticizing the party's legal team for wasting time.
eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Mother and her 2-year-old are reunited after a car with the toddler inside is stolen in San Pablo

A 2-year-old child was unharmed after being inside a stolen vehicle.
Surveillance footage and cell phone tracking helped police locate the suspect.
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting spa employees in daytime attack, also a suspect in similar Benicia incident

Manual Primas, a resident of Oakland, has been charged with multiple crimes including attempted rape, kidnapping, and assault with a firearm.
Primas was caught on high-quality surveillance cameras during the incident, which led to his arrest.
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany politics

Germany's AfD to be classified a right-wing extremist group? DW 03/11/2024

The AfD and Germany's intelligence agency are in a legal battle over surveillance.
The AfD's challenge against being investigated as a right-wing extremist party will be heard at the Higher Administrative Court.
The Verge
2 weeks ago
DevOps

Google fired an employee who protested its contract with the Israeli military

Google fired an employee protesting the company's work for the Israeli military.
The protest occurred during a presentation at an Israeli tech conference on Project Nimbus, a government contract for cloud services.
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 weeks ago
Education

Surveillance tech has no place in the classroom

Facial recognition technology for classrooms may not benefit students, instructors, or institutions.
Attention detected by surveillance technology does not equate to genuine learning.
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

We must start preparing the US workforce for the effects of AI now | Steven Greenhouse

AI technologies are already changing millions of workers' jobs, often negatively with firings and increased surveillance.
AI is predicted to automate tasks accounting for up to 30% of work hours in the US by 2030, potentially displacing 12 million American workers.
The Times of India
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Boosting Security at Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration | - Times of India

The inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22 will have enhanced security with the use of AI-integrated surveillance.
Staqu Technologies will be providing their AI-powered JARVIS platform to monitor threats and suspicious activities during the event.
ComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

Police arrested journalists as part of surveillance operation to identify confidential sources | Computer Weekly

Police attempted surveillance without authorization
Journalists arrested for exposing collusion and failures in investigations
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Secret court hears claims of police surveillance against journalists | Computer Weekly

Journalists targeted in covert surveillance operation after exposing police failures
Investigatory Powers Tribunal to hear case testing legal safeguards for journalists
euronews
2 months ago
EU data protection

Monitoring its employees too closely cost millions to Amazon in France

France's data protection watchdog fined Amazon €32 million for breaching workers' rights.
Amazon's practices included an intrusive monitoring system and illegal surveillance of employees.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
EU data protection

Amazon fined in France for excessive' surveillance of workers

Amazon has been fined 32 million euros in France for excessive surveillance of its warehouse workers.
The CNIL found that Amazon's monitoring system, which measured interruptions in activity, led workers to have to justify each break or interruption, violating their privacy and rights.
www.france24.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

France fines Amazon 32 million over employee surveillance

France's data protection agency has fined Amazon's French warehouses unit 32 million euros for an intrusive surveillance system.
The surveillance system monitored employee performance through data from scanners and placed constant pressure on workers.
The fine is equivalent to about three percent of Amazon France Logistique's annual revenue.
www.thelocal.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Amazon fined 32m for 'surveillance' of French warehouse staff

Amazon France Logistique monitored employee performance through data from scanners, recording moments of inactivity and package handling.
The surveillance methods, including monitoring the time between entering the warehouse and starting work, were deemed unacceptable by CNIL.
Mission Local
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Here's how Prop. E could change police surveillance in SF

Proposition E focuses on new police technology like drones and facial recognition.
The measure exempts the police department from approval processes for surveillance plans, which critics argue is a step backwards in terms of privacy protection.
Mission Local
1 month ago
San Francisco

Dorsey, ACLU clash over Prop. E, which puts SFPD policy to a vote

Proposition E aims to enhance public safety by making changes to San Francisco policies to combat crime and organized retail crime.
Despite increased funding and the support of influential figures like Mayor London Breed, the Proposition E debate revolves around the effectiveness of surveillance measures in reducing crime.
The Nation
1 month ago
Digital life

Urban Surveillance Is More Menacing Than Ever

Outdoor security cameras with motion sensors and audio recordings are becoming more common in public spaces.
These cameras often use passive-aggressive messages to deter potential threats.
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Digital life

The Internet Enabled Mass Surveillance. A.I. Will Enable Mass Spying.

Surveillance has become the business model of the internet, and opting out is nearly impossible.
AI-powered systems can revolutionize spying by automating the process of sorting and summarizing conversations.
TNW | Data-Security
3 months ago
Digital life

Can you 'deGoogle' a phone? Murena tried - and added a kill switch

Murena is a phonemaker that claims to have the ultimate pro-privacy smartphone with features like a physical kill switch and an anti-tracking operating system.
Multiple scandals involving government agencies and tech companies mishandling user data highlight the need for privacy-focused smartphones like the Murena 2.
The proliferation of surveillance and the potential misuse of personal data by big tech pose significant threats to average consumers.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Digital life

Speaking Freely: Ron Deibert

Free expression is a foundational element of being an academic.
Ron Deibert has shifted his focus from censorship to surveillance research.
Ron Deibert recognizes the privilege of speaking freely as an academic.
WIRED
4 months ago
Digital life

The Case for Using AI to Log Your Every Living Moment

CEO of Otter, Sam Liang, believes that capturing and logging every spoken word could allow people to search and reexperience every conversation they've ever had.
Liang believes that this kind of data could be transformative and allow people to retrieve the speech of loved ones who have passed away.
WIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Surveillance Fight Pits the White House Opposite Reproductive Rights

Most House members remain confused about when 702 surveillance would end if Congress fails to take action.
The administration is using scare tactics and disinformation campaigns to sway lawmakers in support of preserving the spy program.
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Vodafone announces alert-based CCTV over mobile connectivity | Computer Weekly

Vodafone has launched Connected Spaces Vision, an IoT smart surveillance offering that works with standard IP cameras and provides real-time alerts and secure cloud storage.
The product is designed to support use cases in sectors such as construction, utilities, manufacturing, logistics, local government, and security integrators.
technology
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Voting Against the Surveillance State | EFFector 36.2

Amazon's Ring will no longer facilitate warrantless footage requests from police
Apple announces support for RCS on iPhones
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco mayor pushes for Prop E to broaden police powers for safety

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pushing for a ballot measure called Prop E that would change police policy.
Prop E would give police more leeway to use 21st century technology, such as surveillance technology and drones.
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF adds surveillance hub so Americans can check spying

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has created the Street Surveillance Hub, which provides detailed information on the surveillance systems used in the US.
The Hub also features a news feed and allows users to contribute to the Atlas of Surveillance, which allows them to check the use of law enforcement technologies in their local area.
Washington Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ahead of the Olympics, France embraces AI video surveillance

Nice, France has become the most monitored city in France, using artificial intelligence-powered surveillance.
4,200 cameras are deployed in public spaces, equipped with sensors and connected to a command center to flag infractions and suspicious activity.
Washington Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ahead of the Olympics, France embraces AI video surveillance

Nice, France has become the most monitored city in France, using artificial intelligence-powered surveillance.
4,200 cameras are deployed in public spaces, equipped with sensors and connected to a command center to flag infractions and suspicious activity.
moretechnology
Forbes
1 month ago
Remote teams

3 Disruptive Workplace Changes In 2023 Led To 'Change Fatigue,' Employees Report

Employees engaged in productivity theater in 2023 to protect themselves from surveillance and maintain the appearance of being busy at work.
These coping mechanisms led to 'change fatigue' among employees.
civil-liberties
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion: Too many security cameras, not enough safety

Amazon requires a subpoena or search warrant for law enforcement to obtain Ring doorbell camera videos
Video surveillance has become commonplace in our everyday lives, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

San Francisco: Vote No on Proposition E to Stop Police from Testing Dangerous Surveillance Technology on You

Proposition E in San Francisco would allow the police department to use untested technology for a full year without oversight.
The ballot measure would erode San Francisco's 2019 surveillance ordinance that requires approval and public reports for new technologies.
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

India's parliament passed controversial legislation that could increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance.
Critics argue that the new laws are more draconian than the ones they are replacing and fit into the BJP's project of Hindu nationalism.
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

India's parliament passed controversial legislation that could increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance.
Critics argue that the new laws are more draconian than the ones they are replacing and fit into the BJP's project of Hindu nationalism.
morecivil-liberties
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

UK and France push for international agreement on spyware | Computer Weekly

UK and France are urging countries to sign an international agreement on the use of commercial spyware and surveillance tools.
The conference in London aims to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Farewell FaceTime? That's in store if the UK's new snooper's charter becomes law | John Naughton

The Blair government introduced the regulation of investigatory powers bill in 2000, which put formidable surveillance powers on the statute book.
Most of the work to improve the bill was done by a handful of peers in the House of Lords, rather than elected representatives.
The new investigatory powers bill extended the bulk surveillance powers of the state, including the ability to log the URL of every website visited.
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Books

'Your Utopia' considers surveillance and the perils of advanced technology

The concept of utopia is inherently contradictory, signifying both an ideal place and no place.
Bora Chung's new story collection explores the contradictions of utopia through scenarios involving surveillance and advanced technology.
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Home Office's biometrics governance is 'peculiar' and flawed

The farewell report from the UK's biometrics and surveillance commissioner criticizes the Home Office's approach to governing the technology.
The commissioner highlights a lack of support and resources, and expresses frustration over the future uncertainty of the office.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Facial recognition cameras in supermarkets targeted at poor areas' in England

Facial recognition cameras used by Southern Co-op disproportionately target poorer areas.
Privacy rights groups raise concerns about the targeting of marginalized communities.
Surveillance is more intensely focused on minorities and disadvantaged individuals.
404 Media
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Inside a Global Phone Spy Tool Monitoring Billions

Hundreds of thousands of ordinary apps, including popular ones such as 9gag and Kik, are part of a global surveillance capability.
Adverts inside these apps can lead to surveillance by spy firms and government clients through the real-time bidding data supply chain.
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users

Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users.
The move comes after criticism from privacy advocates.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF and More Than 100+ NGOS Set Non-Negotiable Redlines Ahead of UN Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations

EFF and 110 NGOs have outlined non-negotiable redlines for the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty.
The proposed treaty has evolved into an expansive surveillance tool rather than a focused approach to tackling cybercrime.
WIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ring Will Stop Giving Cops a Free Pass on Warrantless Video Requests

Amazon-owned Ring has shut down a tool that allowed users to request footage from local law enforcement agencies.
Privacy advocates and lawmakers have criticized Ring's partnerships with police, raising concerns about surveillance and privacy violations.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

The PRESS Act Will Protect Journalists When They Need It Most

The House of Representatives has passed the PRESS Act, a strong federal shield bill for journalists.
The PRESS Act would bar federal law enforcement from surveilling journalists and strictly limit when the government can force a journalist to disclose their sources.
New York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Biden's Big Brother teams are now watching what you BUY - hope you pay in cash

The Biden administration has secretly expanded surveillance of Americans' purchases.
Purchases of books and religious texts are now being targeted as potential extremist indicators.
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

T police seek 'person of interest' who allegedly kicked woman in the face

MBTA Transit Police are seeking the identity of a man suspected of kicking a woman in the face at Charles/MGH Station.
The woman sustained serious lacerations to her face and was treated by Boston EMS at the scene.
Nextgov.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Government needs to regulate facial recognition tech, says National Academies

The US government lacks authoritative guidance, regulations, or laws to adequately address facial recognition technology.
The report recommends the development of technology standards and regulations to mitigate potential harms around equity, privacy, civil liberties, and surveillance.
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

India's parliament passed controversial legislation that could increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance.
Critics argue that the new laws are more draconian than the ones they are replacing and fit into the BJP's project of Hindu nationalism.
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Trio of muggers lash boy, 13, with belts, rip off his sneakers in NYC: cops

A 13-year-old boy was viciously attacked and robbed in Brooklyn
The suspects used belts to lash the boy and then stole his sneakers
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

With 'God's-eye view,' secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine

A French air force surveillance plane has been conducting reconnaissance missions over Ukraine and Russian-occupied Crimea.
The plane uses powerful radar and surveillance gear to spot missile launches and other military activities in the conflict.
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

China warns of AirDrop de-anonymization flaw

China targets operators of short-distance ad hoc networks to ensure compliance with socialist principles.
Chinese authorities consider AirDrop problematic due to the difficulty of monitoring its peer-to-peer links.
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Apple knew AirDrop users could be identified and tracked as early as 2019, researchers say

Apple was warned about vulnerabilities in AirDrop as early as 2019, which Chinese authorities claim to have used to track down users.
The Chinese government's actions raise concerns about Apple's relationship with China and the ability of authoritarian regimes to exploit US tech products.
Truthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
Truthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

ICE May Get Its Largest Budget Ever, Signaling Surveillance Capitalism's Triumph

The Biden administration is expanding surveillance of immigrants using electronic monitoring and data mining companies.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions plays a central role in the surveillance, providing comprehensive dossiers on U.S. residents.
The budget for ICE, which already has the most extensive surveillance apparatus in U.S. history, may increase to $9.1 billion.
Washington Post
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ahead of the Olympics, France embraces AI video surveillance

Nice, France has become the most monitored city in France, using artificial intelligence-powered surveillance.
4,200 cameras are deployed in public spaces, equipped with sensors and connected to a command center to flag infractions and suspicious activity.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Surveillance Showdown That Fizzled

Congress has delayed the decision on renewing Section 702 mass surveillance power until spring.
The legislative authority for Section 702 has been extended through April 2024.
The Verge
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

US Congress pushes warrantless wiretapping decision off until April next year

Section 702 of FISA, which gives broad data collection powers to US spy agencies, has been extended until April 2024.
Privacy advocates argue that the tools provided by Section 702 enable spying on American citizens.
New York Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Congress wants to unleash federal spies at your hotel and coffee shop

The FBI used FISA to illegally spy on the Trump campaign and search Americans' emails
Section 702 of FISA is set to expire on Dec. 31 and there is a proposed 'reform' bill to expand surveillance
www.vice.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Pulls Bill That Would Massively Expand Surveillance After 'Dramatic Showdown'

The House of Representatives will not vote on two proposed surveillance bills that would reform and reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
One of the bills would have expanded the government's surveillance powers by including any ordinary Wi-Fi router at a cafe or library.
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path

Two competing bills to reauthorize America's FISA Section 702 spying powers advanced in House committees, setting up a battle over warrantless surveillance.
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes Section 702 with reforms requiring a warrant for conducting queries on US persons.
RT @SpirosMargaris: Opinion |

#Skepticism of #DigitalCurrency Needs to Be Taken Seriously

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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion | Skepticism of Digital Currency Needs to Be Taken Seriously

Central banks are moving towards introducing digital forms of cash, but there is concern that it could lead to government control and surveillance.
Some individuals and politicians fear that a digital currency would replace paper money and give governments the ability to track and control spending.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion | Skepticism of Digital Currency Needs to Be Taken Seriously

Central banks are moving towards introducing digital forms of cash, but there is concern that it could lead to government control and surveillance.
Some individuals and politicians fear that a digital currency would replace paper money and give governments the ability to track and control spending.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ex-commissioner for facial recognition tech joins Facewatch firm he approved

Former watchdog for facial recognition technology joins private firm he approved, raising concerns of a conflict of interest.
Critics are calling for an investigation into whether negotiations with the company took place while in public office.
The Washington Times
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Wyden pressures Justice Department to let Apple, Google reveal foreign governments' legal demands

Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Justice Department to allow Apple and Google to share information on their users that foreign governments force them to reveal.
Wyden wants the companies to be able to reveal whether they have been compelled to facilitate surveillance, publish aggregate statistics on the demands they receive, and notify specific customers about demands for their data.
HuffPost
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Foreign Governments Spy On Google, Apple Users Through Push Notifications: Senator

Foreign governments are accessing push notification data from Apple and Google devices.
Sen. Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Justice to warn iPhone and Android users about this surveillance.
Bruce Schneier in Slate: "Spying has always been limited by the need for human labor. A.I. is going to change that." https://t.co/IaQmRFQTMS via @slate
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Internet Enabled Mass Surveillance. A.I. Will Enable Mass Spying.

Surveillance has become the business model of the internet, and opting out is nearly impossible.
AI-powered systems can revolutionize spying by automating the process of sorting and summarizing conversations.
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Internet Enabled Mass Surveillance. A.I. Will Enable Mass Spying.

Surveillance has become the business model of the internet, and opting out is nearly impossible.
AI-powered systems can revolutionize spying by automating the process of sorting and summarizing conversations.
Slate Magazine
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Internet Enabled Mass Surveillance. A.I. Will Enable Mass Spying.

Surveillance has become the business model of the internet, and opting out is nearly impossible.
AI-powered systems can revolutionize spying by automating the process of sorting and summarizing conversations.
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI director has warning about terror threat in U.S., makes pitch for spy program renewal

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of elevated terror threats in the US
Wray urges Congress to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

UK to start Gaza surveillance flights to locate captives held by Hamas

The UK's military will conduct unarmed and unmanned drones' surveillance flights over Gaza to help locate captives held by Hamas.
Israel says 110 captives have been freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but about 130 captives are still being held.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Latest Draft of UN Cybercrime Treaty Is A Big Step Backward

The new draft of the UN cybercrime treaty is raising concerns about criminalizing expression and dissent and enabling extensive surveillance powers.
The new draft retains a provision that poses a threat to encryption and allows states to access data stored by companies abroad.
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

POV: Section 702's always been rotten. Congress must trash it at expiration

The FBI has a history of targeting Black-led movements through unlawful means.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act serves as the FBI's backchannel for warrantless domestic surveillance.
The FBI conducted as many as 3.4 million searches of American communications in 2021 alone.
TNW | Data-Security
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Can you 'deGoogle' a phone? Murena tried - and added a kill switch

Murena is a phonemaker that claims to have the ultimate pro-privacy smartphone with features like a physical kill switch and an anti-tracking operating system.
Multiple scandals involving government agencies and tech companies mishandling user data highlight the need for privacy-focused smartphones like the Murena 2.
The proliferation of surveillance and the potential misuse of personal data by big tech pose significant threats to average consumers.
TNW | Data-Security
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Can you 'deGoogle' a phone? Murena tried - and added a kill switch

Murena is a phonemaker that claims to have the ultimate pro-privacy smartphone with features like a physical kill switch and an anti-tracking operating system.
Multiple scandals involving government agencies and tech companies mishandling user data highlight the need for privacy-focused smartphones like the Murena 2.
The proliferation of surveillance and the potential misuse of personal data by big tech pose significant threats to average consumers.
Truthout
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senator's Letter Exposes Disturbing Extent of Government Phone Surveillance Program

The program formerly known as Hemisphere, now called Data Analytical Services (DAS), allows law enforcement agencies to access phone records without a warrant.
Surveillance under the program can extend to people with secondary connections to suspects, even if they are not suspected of a crime.
AT&T has received around $6 million from the White House for its cooperation in the program.
Theregister
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

US government pays AT&T to let cops search phone records

Senator alleges secret surveillance program called Hemisphere Project allows law enforcement to conduct warrantless searches of phone records
Senator calls for transparency and expresses concerns about legality of program
AT&T responds by stating compliance with subpoenas, warrants, and court orders
I've got a lot of folks replying to this story about a White House surveillance program that has given cops access to trillions of US call records like I might not be familiar with the last several decades of warrantless electronic surveillance in the US.

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WIRED
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records

A secretive government program is allowing law enforcement to access phone records of Americans not suspected of a crime.
The program, known as Data Analytical Services (DAS), uses chain analysis to target not only direct contacts of criminal suspects but also anyone they have been in contact with.
The program is run in coordination with AT&T and has received millions of dollars in funding from the White House.
Engadget
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

US Senator calls for the public release of AT&T 'Hemisphere' surveillance records

US Senator Ron Wyden is calling for more transparency about the Hemisphere phone surveillance program.
Law enforcement agencies have been accessing trillions of domestic phone records through the project, with often-warrantless searches.
The project has received defunding and refunding multiple times and operates without mandatory Privacy Impact Assessments.
WIRED
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

US Congress Report Calls for Privacy Reforms After FBI Surveillance 'Abuses'

The Republican majority members of the United States House Intelligence Committee are calling for reforms to the Section 702 program and the enactment of meaningful reforms.
The program has been abused by the FBI, necessitating a complete review of the program and the requirement of a probable cause warrant before accessing the database.
The program is essential for combatting nuclear proliferation and thwarting terror attacks, but reforms are necessary to protect the American people.
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