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]
New X Policy Forces Earners To Verify Their Government ID With Israeli Verification Company
New policy raises privacy concerns amidst X’s commitment to free speech.
MembersFrom Bookstore to Big Brother: How Amazon Tracks Your Every Move and What To Do About It
With Amazon’s extensive data collection practices, understanding and limiting your data exposure is crucial for maintaining privacy.
Australia’s Digital ID Push Is Undermined by Data Leak Disaster
In the wake of a privacy scandal, Australia’s digital ID pilot program for online age verification faces intensified scrutiny over data security concerns.
Kaiser Data Breach Exposes 13.4 Million Users’ Info to Google, Microsoft, and Others
The health insurer’s data leak underscores the growing concern over healthcare organizations’ use of third-party tracking technology and the potential risks to patient privacy.
Banking on Surveillance: Republicans Investigate Major Banks’ Warrantless Data Sharing with Federal Agencies
Congressional inquiry into banks’ role in warrantless data surveillance following January 6 raises alarm over potential civil liberties violations and improper government collaboration.
The Senate’s Eleventh-Hour Approval of The Warrantless Surveillance Program
Another loss for privacy and respecters of the constitution.
Fentanyl Fear Factor: White House Leverages Drug Scare to Push for Controversial Surveillance Powers
In the face of escalating opioid threats, the Biden administration tries to justify Section 702, pressing for urgent reauthorization.
Major League Baseball Begins Biometric Facial Recognition Scans
A new controversial form of ticketing that raises privacy concerns.
Israel Deploys Facial Recognition Program, Utilizes Google Photos, in Gaza
Surveillance of citizens lacks consent, risks misidentifying individuals as militants.
MembersThe Modern Car: A Surveillance Device on Wheels
The massive amount of surveillance data that can be deleted if you know how.
Tor Introduces WebTunnel Feature To Help Curb Censorship
A new feature for avoiding regional censorship.