Privacy
MembersThe coronavirus response is accelerating the China-style social credit systems around the world
? Civil liberties are being crushed by government demands for surveillance systems.
UK MPs to vote on renewal of “draconian” Coronavirus Act, extending overreaching digital surveillance powers
The UK government’s far-reaching response to the coronavirus has crushed many civil liberties.
Google’s “pay to play” default browser auction makes it hard for privacy-friendly browsers to compete
Privacy-friendly browsers that don’t monetize user data can’t afford to compete.
UK police told not to download NHS COVID tracing app
Some officers have also been told they may not need to obey self-isolate alerts.
UK’s NHS COVID app falsely tells people to self-isolate because it won’t accept negative results
Those who test negative are being told to quarantine.
UK NHS coronavirus contact tracing app could be falsely telling up to 30% of users to self-isolate
It’s the latest of numerous controversies surrounding the app since it was announced.
Virtual learning puts kids under increased surveillance
The always-online method of learning during lockdowns is a privacy concern.
Microsoft launches “people analytics” social distancing enforcement AI
Privacy and civil liberties concerns have been raised.
Indian COVID surveillance app has massive data leaks
The data of at least 8 million people was unprotected.
Faced with censorship, Kashmir residents turn to encrypted messaging
But, even then, they’re worried their messages may still be read by authorities.
Facebook faces privacy lawsuit, alleging Instagram was accessing phone cameras when not in use
It’s far from the first privacy accusation against Facebook.
New UK law forces citizens to download contact tracing app or provide personal info to use certain businesses
The erosion of people’s civil liberties continues.