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]
Germany Classifies AfD “Extremist,” Triggering Sweeping Surveillance Powers Amid Political Backlash
Germany’s war on “extremism” now includes spying on its most popular opposition party.
Gun Owners Group Calls for Inquiry into Firearms Industry’s Secret Sharing of Customer Data
Gun owners accuse their own industry’s top lobby of weaponizing private data like it’s ammo for campaign season.
Austin Police Begin Use of Facial Recognition Amid Concerns Over Surveillance Expansion
Austin Police Department adopts facial recognition under 2020 resolution, deepening biometric surveillance with minimal oversight safeguards.
PayPal Deepens Push Into Targeted Ads, Fueling Privacy Concerns Over Monetization of Financial Data
What you buy is no longer just a record, it’s a resource in PayPal’s growing ad empire.
MembersBreak Free from Big Tech with These Privacy-First Tablets
Not all tablets are built with your best interests in mind. Here’s how to pick the best for you.
NIH Says It Will Build Health Data Platform Linking Health Records, Genomic Profiles, and Smartwatch Data for Medical Research
A sprawling new database blending genomic profiles, insurance claims, and fitness tracker logs is quietly redefining what medical privacy means in America.
India’s National Medical Commission Mandates Facial Recognition and GPS Tracking for Medical Faculty
Technology once meant to curb fraud now draws its own boundaries around trust and autonomy.
Long Beach Cyberattack Exposes Biometric and Personal Data; A Warning To Digital ID Advocates
A 17-month silence left residents in the dark while biometric data hung in the balance.
Microsoft Broadens Always-Watching AI-Powered Recall Tool That Logs and Indexes User Activity
A built-in memory machine disguised as convenience, Recall quietly turns every moment at your keyboard into searchable history.
China’s Palm Payment Push Is Here
In China, your hand is now your wallet, and maybe soon, your ID, and subway ticket too.
Florida Advances Bill Mandating Encryption Backdoors
Framed as child protection, the bill cracks open encryption with a blueprint that jeopardizes everyone’s digital safety.
MembersRedesigning Your Digital Life: The Overlooked Tips That Can Transform Your Digital Privacy
Practical digital privacy tips that reduce online risk, strengthen security, and protect your personal information across platforms.