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fromTechCrunch
1 hour 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 reforms.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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 professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 hour 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 reforms.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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 professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 minutes ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 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 technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 minutes ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 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.
#palantir
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
20 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
18 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
7 hours 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
20 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
18 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.
EU data protection
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 hours ago

Video: Opinion | Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

A.I. executives are funding efforts to defeat Alex Bores due to his regulatory stance on technology and AI.
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
#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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
22 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.
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.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
5 hours ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
4 hours ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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.
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.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
#section-702
#police-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
Law

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

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

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

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
21 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
1 day 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
21 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
1 day 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.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
20 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 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
18 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
20 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 hours ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
#surveillance
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago
US politics

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

SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
1 day 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.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
6 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
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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day 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.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 hours ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
15 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
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
1 day 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 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.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

They're Watching You

Private detection and spying on people was only a cottage industry by comparison with what it is today, when everything happens, if not in the glare of publicity exactly, at least within the purview of electronic surveillance of one kind or another. Surveillance is to us what electricity was to James Thurber's aunt, that is to say leaking all over the house.
Right-wing politics
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
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.
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.
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.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Yet More Cell Phones IDed in Program that Purportedly Doesn't Get Cell Phones

FBI phone-dragnet data frequently relied on cellphone connections—including T-Mobile and AT&T numbers—and mixed EO 12333 and Section 215 data, contradicting claims of no cell collection.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Exigent Letters Timeline

FBI relied on exigent letters, NSLs, and Section 215 orders with telecom cooperation from 2002–2008, prompting procedural changes, investigations, and oversight actions.
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 professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI's Warrantless Wiretap Access

Bipartisan Congress members introduced legislation requiring FBI warrants for backdoor searches of Americans' communications, aligning with a 2025 federal court ruling against warrantless surveillance practices.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Department of Homeland Security Is Demanding That Google Turn Over Information About Random Critics

"Don't play Russian roulette with [this man's] life," Jon told lead DHS prosecutor, Joseph Dernbach, in the email. "Err on the side of caution. There's a reason the US government along with many other governments don't recognise the Taliban. Apply principles of common sense and decency." Five hours later, per WaPo, Jon received a response - not from Dernbach or the DHS, but from Google.
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