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]
Big Brother on Board: UK Train Stations Use Amazon-Powered AI to Read People’s Mood
Civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach and lack of transparency in public surveillance practices.
Biometric ID for IRS FOIA Requests Trigger Privacy and Access Concerns
Controversial technology.
MembersThe Hidden Threat to Your Privacy: Unmasking the Third-Party Doctrine
As data sharing grows, the third-party doctrine increasingly jeopardizes personal privacy in the digital era.
OpenAI Adds Former NSA Director To Its Board
New privacy concerns.
Mozilla Reverses Its Block on Privacy and Anti-Censorship Tools in Russia
Mozilla sparked debate over its commitment to open internet principles.
New York Rolls Out Digital IDs Following New Online Digital ID Law
State officials tout convenience and modernization, while privacy advocates warn of potential surveillance and data security risks.
Israel’s Central Bank Pushes Digital Shekel
Exploring CBDCs amid global privacy and surveillance concerns.
UK and Canada Probe DNA Company 23andMe’s Data Breach
Probes aim to determine if 23andMe’s security measures were adequate amidst rising digital privacy concerns.
MembersAd Tracking Data Is Fueling The Intelligence Community
Despite new “safeguards,” intelligence agencies continue buying sensitive personal data from brokers, sparking privacy concerns.
Biden’s Move to Combat AI Abuse Stirs Surveillance and Censorship Fears
On-device surveillance proposals stir debate over privacy rights and the future of digital content monitoring.
California Approves Online Digital ID Rules for Social Media Use
California Senate Bill 976 mandates age verification for social media use, raising concerns about privacy and free speech implications.
“Upload Moderation” – The EU’s Latest Name For Messaging Surveillance
Leaked EU plans reveal the growing plot to ban private messaging.