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California Appeals Court Limits Privacy Rights of Online Messages
The ruling challenges long-held assumptions about digital privacy, potentially broadening access to user data without a warrant.
Court Slams Geofence Warrants as Unconstitutional Overreach
Court declares geofence warrants unconstitutional, likening them to invasive mass surveillance that undermines Fourth Amendment protections.
US Court Reimposes “Disinformation” Device Monitoring on January 6 Defendant
Appeals court reinstates controversial computer monitoring on January 6 defendant despite dissent on First Amendment grounds.
Russia’s Digital Clampdown: Signal Is Banned as Government Tightens Grip on Private Communication
Users turn to VPNs and proxy servers to evade the growing crackdown on encrypted communication.
Russia’s Biometric Boom Faces Rising Data Security Fears
Despite fears of data breaches, Russia escalates its biometric data collection, now covering millions of citizens.
Walz’s 2020 Covid Snitch Hotline Sparks Debate Amid VP Bid
Orwellian surveillance proponent.
State AGs Criticize Janet Yellen for “Fearmongering” on De-Banking Bans
AGs accuse the Treasury of politicizing financial regulations to target conservative interests.
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USPS and Federal Agencies’ Shocking Hidden Data Trail
Even the federal postal service isn’t immune to the perils of data privacy breaches, as millions of users’ information lands in the hands of major tech firms.
UK PM Keir Starmer Uses Riots to Call for Mass Surveillance and Social Media Censorship
Starmer’s proposed measures echo a familiar trend towards authoritarianism, sparking concerns over civil liberties and freedom of expression
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The Olympics Is a Testing Ground for Pre-Crime-Style Mass Surveillance
A glimpse of a proposed future.
Biden-Harris Task Force Urges Online Age Verification Digital ID Tool Development
The Biden administration’s push for age verification tools raises concerns over privacy and identity verification methods.
