#surveillance
#surveillance

fromFODMAP Everyday

Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy - FODMAP Everyday

Locate X enables government agencies to monitor device movements without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.

Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.

The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.

Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.

Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance program

The legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.

Our challenge against UK's secret TCN powers

Privacy International has filed a legal complaint against the UK government's intrusive surveillance powers affecting global privacy and security.

fromAbove the Law

SXSW Privacy Discussion: The Rising Risks Lawyers Can't Ignore - Above the Law

Modern privacy is severely compromised, with corporations and governments having unprecedented access to personal data.

fromThe Hacker News

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.

fromFODMAP Everyday

Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy - FODMAP Everyday

Locate X enables government agencies to monitor device movements without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.

Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.

The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.

Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.

Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance program

The legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.

Our challenge against UK's secret TCN powers

Privacy International has filed a legal complaint against the UK government's intrusive surveillance powers affecting global privacy and security.

fromAbove the Law

SXSW Privacy Discussion: The Rising Risks Lawyers Can't Ignore - Above the Law

Modern privacy is severely compromised, with corporations and governments having unprecedented access to personal data.

fromThe Hacker News

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.

more#privacy

#germany

fromThe Washington Post

Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as 'extremist' group

Germany's intelligence agency has classified the far-right AfD party as an extremist endeavor, lowering surveillance thresholds and raising potential ban debates.

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany's Intelligence Agency

Germany labels the far-right AfD party as extremist, allowing for enhanced surveillance and sparking debate over a potential ban.

Germany politics

German security service designates far-right AfD as extremist'

Germany designates the AfD party as a right-wing extremist group, enabling surveillance and potential discussions of a ban.

fromThe Washington Post

Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as 'extremist' group

Germany's intelligence agency has classified the far-right AfD party as an extremist endeavor, lowering surveillance thresholds and raising potential ban debates.

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany's Intelligence Agency

Germany labels the far-right AfD party as extremist, allowing for enhanced surveillance and sparking debate over a potential ban.

Germany politics

German security service designates far-right AfD as extremist'

Germany designates the AfD party as a right-wing extremist group, enabling surveillance and potential discussions of a ban.

more#germany

#journalism

Second Italian journalist allegedly targeted with mercenary spyware'

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

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence has classified the AfD party as a right-wing extremist organization, subjecting it to increased surveillance.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution expresses concerns about growing extremism in Germany.

Second Italian journalist allegedly targeted with mercenary spyware'

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

#investigatory-powers-tribunal

Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency

The German domestic intelligence has classified the AfD party as a right-wing extremist organization, subjecting it to increased surveillance.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution expresses concerns about growing extremism in Germany.

more#journalism

UK politics

Is the Investigatory Powers Tribunal powerless? | Computer Weekly

The IPT cannot impose financial sanctions on government agencies for non-compliance.

UK politics

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.

UK politics

Is the Investigatory Powers Tribunal powerless? | Computer Weekly

The IPT cannot impose financial sanctions on government agencies for non-compliance.

more#investigatory-powers-tribunal

UK politics

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.

#ai

fromZDNET

Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini and other US AIs collect more user data

Concerns over DeepSeek's AI model may be exaggerated, especially regarding data privacy compared to US-based AI chatbots.

fromTechSpot

New York wants to use AI and cameras to detect subway crime before it happens

The MTA plans to use AI to predict and prevent crime on subways by analyzing behavior in live security footage.

fromBGR

NYC is exploring AI like 'Minority Report' to predict crime before it happens on the subway

NYC's AI subway camera system aims to predict and prevent dangerous behavior before incidents escalate.

fromZDNET

Worried about DeepSeek? Turns out, Gemini and other US AIs collect more user data

Concerns over DeepSeek's AI model may be exaggerated, especially regarding data privacy compared to US-based AI chatbots.

fromTechSpot

New York wants to use AI and cameras to detect subway crime before it happens

The MTA plans to use AI to predict and prevent crime on subways by analyzing behavior in live security footage.

fromBGR

NYC is exploring AI like 'Minority Report' to predict crime before it happens on the subway

NYC's AI subway camera system aims to predict and prevent dangerous behavior before incidents escalate.

more#ai

#data-privacy

6 days ago

The US border surveillance expansion has global implications

The US government is increasingly monitoring and collecting data from travelers, raising concerns about safety and privacy.

Travel to the US involves risks related to personal data exposure and increased scrutiny at borders.

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

fromCity Limits

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.

fromThe Atlantic

Digital life

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.

fromtime.com

Privacy professionals

How to Be Kind in a World That's Always Monitoring You

The proliferation of smart devices leads to pervasive data collection, raising concerns about privacy and safety.

Users must trust companies to handle their data responsibly, often without alternative options.

6 days ago

The US border surveillance expansion has global implications

The US government is increasingly monitoring and collecting data from travelers, raising concerns about safety and privacy.

Travel to the US involves risks related to personal data exposure and increased scrutiny at borders.

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

fromCity Limits

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.

fromThe Atlantic

Digital life

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.

fromtime.com

Privacy professionals

How to Be Kind in a World That's Always Monitoring You

The proliferation of smart devices leads to pervasive data collection, raising concerns about privacy and safety.

Users must trust companies to handle their data responsibly, often without alternative options.

NYC Bets on AI Surveillance to Clean Up Subways, Predict Criminal Behavior

MTA is leveraging AI to enhance subway security by identifying potential threats in real-time using video surveillance.

Remote work is a new battlefield for unions

Unions are actively fighting to maintain remote work options as a key labor rights issue.

Remote teams

fromGovernment Executive

Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends remote work

DHS mandated employees to send selfies to verify office presence, canceling remote work options.

Remote teams

fromThe Hill

Remote work is a new battlefield for unions

Unions are actively fighting to maintain remote work options as a key labor rights issue.

Remote teams

fromGovernment Executive

Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends remote work

DHS mandated employees to send selfies to verify office presence, canceling remote work options.

Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly capitalizing on data from connected vehicles, raising privacy concerns for consumers.

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.

Artificial intelligence

Thailand Deploys Humanoid Robot Dressed in Police Uniform

The Royal Thai Police have deployed a humanoid police robot for surveillance during the Songkran festival, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Privacy professionals

Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer Weekly

Police Scotland's use of retrospective facial recognition lacks audits, making it impossible to evaluate its reliability or effectiveness.

Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly capitalizing on data from connected vehicles, raising privacy concerns for consumers.

This 'College Protester' Isn't Real. It's an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is deploying AI to create social media personas for police surveillance on suspected criminals and activists.

Artificial intelligence

Thailand Deploys Humanoid Robot Dressed in Police Uniform

The Royal Thai Police have deployed a humanoid police robot for surveillance during the Songkran festival, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Privacy professionals

Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer Weekly

Police Scotland's use of retrospective facial recognition lacks audits, making it impossible to evaluate its reliability or effectiveness.

more#law-enforcement

fromThe Atlantic

Food & drink

The Last True Private Realm

Dreams can reveal pure expressions of free will and have real-world implications.

Two books connect dream behavior to complex social realities.

#privacy-rights

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying

Mark Klein was a hero who exposed illegal NSA spying, risking personal safety to defend civil liberties.

fromTechCrunch

Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunch

Privacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.

UK politics

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying

Mark Klein was a hero who exposed illegal NSA spying, risking personal safety to defend civil liberties.

fromTechCrunch

Apple's appeal against UK's secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge | TechCrunch

Privacy rights groups urge public hearing for Apple's challenge against U.K. surveillance order on encrypted iCloud service.

UK politics

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.

AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish 'Dream Hotel'

The novel illustrates a dystopian future where algorithms assess risks based on dreams, leading to unjust incarceration without crimes committed.

Man stole valet keys, then $2 million in fancy cars from Miami Beach hotel, police say

A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested for stealing nearly $2 million worth of luxury cars from a hotel valet room.

NYC LGBT

fromNew York Post

2 men sought for allegedly hanging noose from NYC water tower: cops

Two men hung a noose from a water tower in Queens, prompting an investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force.

NYC parents

fromShore News Network

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Man stole valet keys, then $2 million in fancy cars from Miami Beach hotel, police say

A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested for stealing nearly $2 million worth of luxury cars from a hotel valet room.

NYC LGBT

fromNew York Post

2 men sought for allegedly hanging noose from NYC water tower: cops

Two men hung a noose from a water tower in Queens, prompting an investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force.

NYC parents

fromShore News Network

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.

more#crime

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Accuses Brother of Attempted Murder in Family Dispute

Family disputes can escalate to life-threatening violence.

Surveillance footage captured a shooting incident between two brothers.

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

An Excerpt From The Satoshi Papers: Self-Sovereignty And Political Philosophy

Political renewal is necessary to avoid intensified surveillance and normalization of war.

#russia

Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base

Bulgarians convicted of large-scale espionage for Russia targeting foreign adversaries, including journalists and Ukrainian forces.

France news

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

A NATO Plane Tracks and Dodges Russia in the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is increasingly tense due to surveillance operations amid concerns of sabotage and military presence from Russia.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Breaking Easter Truce

Engaging with content can result in fines or imprisonment for Russian passport holders.

Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base

Bulgarians convicted of large-scale espionage for Russia targeting foreign adversaries, including journalists and Ukrainian forces.

France news

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

A NATO Plane Tracks and Dodges Russia in the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is increasingly tense due to surveillance operations amid concerns of sabotage and military presence from Russia.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Breaking Easter Truce

Engaging with content can result in fines or imprisonment for Russian passport holders.

more#russia

fromShore News Network

NYPD cop from New Jersey sentenced for operating as an agent of China

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced for acting as an unregistered agent for China, violating U.S. sovereignty.

The case highlights concerns over transnational policing efforts by foreign governments.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

3 weeks ago

Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Hungary's new law bans LGBTQ+ public events and enables facial recognition of participants, reflecting a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of "child protection."

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

San Francisco

Orinda: Man hit with 14 charges over hidden bathroom cameras

Man charged with 14 misdemeanors for secretly recording a woman changing using hidden cameras.

Yuen faces charges for invading privacy after confessing to the setup of cameras.

#facial-recognition

Your face could soon help AI improve facial recognition technology

Clearview AI's massive facial recognition database is poised for potential government use, raising privacy concerns yet aimed at improving technology.

fromsyracuse

4 weeks ago

Technology being used to identify, report student protesters for possible deportation

Facial recognition technology is being used to identify protestors, raising concerns about privacy, activism, and the outsourcing of surveillance.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Green councillor attacks Met over discriminatory' use of facial recognition cameras in London

Live Facial Recognition disproportionately targets Black communities, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.

Your face could soon help AI improve facial recognition technology

Clearview AI's massive facial recognition database is poised for potential government use, raising privacy concerns yet aimed at improving technology.

fromsyracuse

4 weeks ago

Technology being used to identify, report student protesters for possible deportation

Facial recognition technology is being used to identify protestors, raising concerns about privacy, activism, and the outsourcing of surveillance.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Green councillor attacks Met over discriminatory' use of facial recognition cameras in London

Live Facial Recognition disproportionately targets Black communities, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.

more#facial-recognition

4 weeks ago

Pets

Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

Family members uncovered neglect and poor care in an assisted-living facility, prompting them to monitor their mother with a hidden camera.

fromNew York Post

Portland food

Woman catches co-worker allegedly spiking her Coca-Cola can on spy cam

A man was arrested for tampering with a co-worker's drink using super glue, caught on a surveillance camera.

Right-wing politics

How the war on terror' paved the way for student deportations in the US

State surveillance tactics used in the past are being echoed in the current expulsion of pro-Palestinian students.

#civil-liberties

fromFast Company

The internet at risk: Experts warn of 'scary' threats to digital freedom-and what you can do to fight back

Digital freedoms are under attack, and users must actively defend their rights against threats like surveillance and declining net neutrality.

NYC politics

The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 Calls

NYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.

fromFast Company

The internet at risk: Experts warn of 'scary' threats to digital freedom-and what you can do to fight back

Digital freedoms are under attack, and users must actively defend their rights against threats like surveillance and declining net neutrality.

NYC politics

The NYPD Is Sending Drones to the Sites of 9-1-1 Calls

NYPD now deploys drones for emergency calls, raising privacy and ethical concerns about surveillance capabilities.

more#civil-liberties

fromZDNET

Gadgets

My favorite video doorbell guards my packages with no monthly fees (and it's on sale)

The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 provides dual camera functionality for enhanced home security.

US news

fromMail Online

Secret US spy plane tracked making mysterious lap around UFO hotspot

A US military aircraft traveled to a known UFO hotspot, generating speculation about its mission and connection to recent UFO sightings.

#espionage

Spy ties and Coke bottle cameras: Inside Bulgarian gang's James Bond-style spyware

A UK-based espionage ring, involving sophisticated surveillance and advanced spy gear, was uncovered, highlighting significant counter-terrorism efforts.

Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK

Kremlin's espionage operation targets Russian dissidents in the UK, indicating a persistent threat to those opposing the regime.

Spy ties and Coke bottle cameras: Inside Bulgarian gang's James Bond-style spyware

A UK-based espionage ring, involving sophisticated surveillance and advanced spy gear, was uncovered, highlighting significant counter-terrorism efforts.

Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK

Kremlin's espionage operation targets Russian dissidents in the UK, indicating a persistent threat to those opposing the regime.

Dystopian loyalty tracker smart ring could help you catch your partner cheating: 'When something's up, you'll know'

The futuristic digital ring symbolizes commitment by tracking couples' emotional states through AI and sensory technology.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

First Porn, Now Skin Cream? 'Age Verification' Bills Are Out of Control

Age verification laws, initially aimed at protecting minors, have evolved into widespread surveillance measures compromising digital privacy for everyone.

France news

France's Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Former intelligence chief Bernard Squarcini convicted for abusing power to assist LVMH; received a four-year prison sentence.

fromwww.bbc.com