Ken Macon
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New bill aims to limit government communication spying
A restriction on gag orders.
Android messages and dialer apps quietly send data to Google, report alleges
The report suggests it could be a breach of privacy laws.
Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view some content
Starting next month users may be asked for a driver’s license, passport, or credit card.
Privacy company Purism introduces more affordable SIM/mobile plan
For those that don’t want the unlimited plan.
Clearview AI’s facial recognition tech is being used on Russian soldiers
Controversial tech.
DHS took part in mass surveillance of money transfers, senator says
A “troubling program.”
Eight countries team up to form Digital ID group
More countries are pushing to issue digital IDs to citizens.
Canadian banks champion WEF-proposed Digital IDs
Laying the groundwork.
VPN use in Russia skyrockets to all-time high
Russian citizens are rushing to evade censorship.
Google creates technology that monitors your “social cues, subtle gestures” and more
It can even watch to see when you’ve fallen asleep.
The WHO is working on a global vaccine passport system
…and wants as many countries as possible to join.
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern is dealt major blow over vaccine passports for cops, military
Forcing vaccine proof has been ruled not “reasonably justified” by the High Court.