Ken Macon
Ken is a teacher and contributor who focuses on researching and reporting on mass surveillance and privacy rights across the world. [email protected]
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Germany Pressures Apple and Google to Ban Chinese AI App DeepSeek
Apple and Google face German pressure to drop Chinese AI app DeepSeek over EU data privacy law violations.
COPPA 2.0: The Age Check Trap That Means Surveillance for Everyone
What begins as a fix for teen privacy risks becoming a blueprint for mass surveillance by design.
UK: New Proposed Powers Let Police Raid Suspects’ Digital Lives
A senior officer’s nod is now all it takes to open your inbox from a seized phone.
EU Member States Push European Commission to Mandate Digital ID Age Verification For Social Media
EU governments push for mandatory real-ID age checks on social media under the Digital Services Act.
Austria Approves Spyware Law to Infiltrate Encrypted Messaging Platforms
Austria bets on spyware as a national shield, gambling its digital soul for a sense of safety.
Canada’s Bill C‑2 Sparks Outcry Over Warrantless Data Access and Privacy Erosion
Canada’s Strong Borders Act opens the door for warrantless surveillance across every corner of public life, from haircuts to hospital visits.
UK Fines 23andMe $3.1M Over Major Genetic Data Breach
Under pressure to modernize, 23andMe clung to outdated defenses while storing humanity’s most unchangeable secrets.
France Pushes Digital ID Check Laws For Platforms Like Reddit and Bluesky
France’s crusade against adult content is morphing into a stealth campaign to strip away digital anonymity, one platform at a time.
British Police Test AI System to Profile Individuals Using Sensitive Data From 80 Sources
A powerful new police tool quietly turns everyday data into full-spectrum portraits of people’s lives.
Russia to Mandate State-Backed Digital ID App on All Devices
A government-mandated super app looms over Russian smartphones, folding daily life into the state’s digital reach.
Biometric Surveillance Expands in Sports: US Open and Clippers’ Intuit Dome Embrace Facial Recognition
What feels like a VIP fast lane is quietly redrawing the boundaries of personal consent.