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]
Apple’s privacy claims are undermined by turning over data to law enforcement with little challenge
While its iPhones are considered secure, its iCloud backups are not end-to-end encrypted.
Denmark’s new digital ID system risks locking some people out of society
New system introduced this week.
Ottawa cop charged with donating to civil liberties protests
The Canadian government has heavily punished supporters of the Freedom Convoy protests.
Brazil to test biometric database for “election integrity”
Data collection.
Amazon to assist the EU with a digital Euro trial
One of five companies getting involved.
Canada’s proposed online streaming bill raises privacy concerns, commissioner admits
As an aside to the concerns about suppressing independent content.
UK’s National Health Service is debating partnership with data company Palantir
The decision has been delayed.
Norway’s BankID system is becoming a de facto digital ID
Rolling out with all major banks.
NZ Police criticized for taking photos, biometrics of Māori youth, without valid reason
A database that ignores privacy concerns.
Facebook engineers admit they don’t know what happens to user data, lawsuit filings reveal
Transcripts show engineers themselves are confused about how user data is processed.
New tech allegedly detects Covid through voice analysis
Big implications.
NYC to use pension fund investments to push Mastercard and American Express to flag gun sales
New privacy concerns for transaction monitoring.