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]
Biden Administration Accused of Using Private Messaging Apps to Avoid Transparency
All while calling for a ban on end-to-end encryption for everyone else.
Most Americans Don’t Agree With the Massive Pandemic Data Grab
The results show people don’t actually want the “health tools” that have scooped up massive amounts of data.
New Report Alleges Apple Compromises iCloud Security, Providing Encryption Keys to Chinese Government
Apple is accused of contradicting its stance of privacy.
Pentagon (Unsurprisingly) Accused of Warrantless Surveillance
The Pentagon has reportedly being buying private data on citizens.
DHS to Scan Social Media Posts Looking for “Domestic Terrorists” After Capitol Breach
Civil rights groups already see the threat to free speech.
Rights Groups Call on Spotify to Drop “Creepy” Technology
With proposed new tech, Spotify wants to listen to people’s rooms.
Digital Vaccine Passport Bands Have Arrived
Ignoring civil liberties concerns, employers are moving ahead.
UK: Google Faces $4 Billion Case Over Claims of Secret iPhone Tracking
A “loophole” Google allegedly used is being investigated.
Court Scolds FBI for Partnering With Google and Others on Warrantless Surveillance but Then Renews It
Snooping on calls and online activity with no warrant.
USPS Faces Backlash for Social Media Surveillance of “Inflammatory” Posts, Including Anti-Lockdown Posts
Constitutional lawsuits likely incoming.
Orange County Says It Will Launch a Vaccine Passport for Citizens’ “Peace of Mind”
California’s Orange County plans to launch a digital COVID-19 vaccine certification system sometime in April, according to the county’s health officials. The county will join the few regions in the US that have implemented or are considering such systems, including the states of New York and Ha