How Big Tech companies defend against censorship lawsuits

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Lawmakers Say KOSA Doesn’t Mandate Online Age Verification. It Effectively Does.

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) uses online safety as a pretext for increased control, paving the way for digital ID and threatening privacy.

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Opt-Out or Be Exposed: Fighting Data Brokers

Data brokers harvest and sell your personal data—from browsing habits to financial details—fueling an unregulated, invasive surveillance economy.

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Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Say They Have a Legal Right To Track You and Sell Your Data

The legal battle raises questions about privacy, corporate accountability, and the boundaries of regulatory power.

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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: How Financial Institutions Quietly Put You Under the Microscope

Even the most routine money moves could land you in a secretive surveillance dragnet, with no explanation and no way out.

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How Your Air Fryer and Other Household Appliances Became Data Miners

“Smart” gadgets: the convenience you crave, with the surveillance you didn’t ask for.

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With a Few Tweaks, Meta’s Smart Glasses Can Expose Names, Addresses, and Even Family Details With a Single Glance

From prank-worthy experiments to government-grade surveillance, “cool tech” like Meta’s smart glasses is turning privacy into an endangered species.

Mullvad VPN Review: Fast and Secure With Advanced Privacy Features

Get the lowdown on this private, feature-packed VPN.

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Secret Service Claims You Consented to Location Tracking

They think they don’t need a warrant for your data.

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When Free Speech and Privacy Goes to Court: Texas Age-Verification Digital Law Faces the Justices

The Supreme Court faces a crucial decision: is Texas’ age-verification law a shield for minors—or a creeping threat to free speech and digital privacy for all?