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]
Argentina’s AI and the Rise of Pre-Crime Digital Surveillance
Argentina integrates AI in security measures, sparking privacy concerns.
Trump’s Commits To CBDC Ban
Trump’s CBDC opposition strikes a chord with cryptocurrency advocates wary of government overreach
X’s Grok AI Feeds on Your Data: How To Turn it Off
X’s new data-sharing toggle defaults to allowing Grok to train on user interactions, with opt-out options buried in web settings.
Court Ruling Permits Trudeau Government To Evade Accountability for Vaccine Passport Mandates
The dropped charges prevent a crucial constitutional challenge to mandates.
Bangladesh Orders Internet Blackout Amid Student Protests
An increasingly common censorship tactic.
“Nearly All” AT&T Customers are Affected by Massive Data Breach; What To Do Next
Even those who interacted with AT&T customers are at risk.
MembersThe Dark Side of Wi-Fi Positioning: How Our Gadgets Became Silent Stalkers
While enhancing navigation accuracy, WiFi Positioning Systems’ extensive data collection poses significant risks for user privacy and potential misuse by unauthorized entities.
Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Texas’ Online Digital ID Mandate
Legal challenge argues First Amendment infringement and raises privacy concerns over mandatory personal data disclosure.
Despite Backlash, X Continues Digital ID Verification with New Partner Stripe
X hasn’t dropped its controversial policy.
ID Verification Company Partnered With X Suffered Data Leak, Report Claims
AU10TIX’s alleged exposed credentials leave sensitive user data vulnerable, raising serious privacy and security concerns amidst rising demands for digital ID verification.
UK PM Sunak Proposes Disabling Driving Licenses and Financial Services For Youth Avoiding National Service
Sunak faces backlash for suggesting financial sanctions and restricted access to essential services as enforcement measures.
MembersUnlock a More Private Internet: Discover the Benefits of Privacy-Focussed DNS Services
ISPs can track and log every website you visit through, impacting your online privacy.