Privacy
California’s Justice Department leaks names, age, and addresses of gun owners
Massive data leak of concealed carry permit holders.
Most people are eager for digital IDs, military defense contractor says
Apparently, people love the idea of a dystopian future.
Pakistan extends digital ID system by linking it to health insurance
More privacy concerns.
Belgium is the latest country to propose a digital ID system
To be tied to a person’s phone number.
California bill 2273 would require websites and apps to verify visitors’ ID
Decimating online privacy.
Russia fines Threema app for not collecting user data
Fined under “anti-terror” laws.
Members
Russia is using facial recognition surveillance to arrest journalists
Scanning public CCTV footage for faces.
Italian regulator rules Google Analytics use illegal
Not compatible with data protection laws.