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Senate Passes Kids’ “Safety” Bills Despite Privacy, Digital ID, and Censorship Concerns
Legislation posting as child protection bills could lead to expanded surveillance and censorship, despite assurances from lawmakers.
Rise in Stolen Singaporean ID Data Shows the Dangers of Digital ID
Sensitive biometric data of Singaporeans sold on dark web amid significant increase in cybercriminal activity.
Mississippi’s Age-Verification Digital ID Law Is Declared Unconstitutional
A First Amendment violation.
Australia’s Chief Censor to Force Online Digital ID Within Six Months
Critics argue the move could destroy online anonymity and compromise physical safety under various regimes.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Texas’ Online Digital ID Mandate
Legal challenge argues First Amendment infringement and raises privacy concerns over mandatory personal data disclosure.
ID Verification Company Partnered With X Suffered Data Leak, Report Claims
AU10TIX’s alleged exposed credentials leave sensitive user data vulnerable, raising serious privacy and security concerns amidst rising demands for digital ID verification.
Surgeon General Murthy Advocates for Digital ID to Combat Online “Misinformation” and Protect Youth
Masking an attempt to surveil and silence online voices?
Big Tech Coalition Partners With WEF, Pushes “Global Digital Safety” Standards
Proposed measures could further erode user privacy under the guise of safety.
Gates Foundation Awards $4M Grant to Fund Digital ID Initiative
Gates Foundation’s renewed grant to the Alan Turing Institute sparks debate on privacy and security of digital ID systems.
Indiana and Mississippi Are Sued Over Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The lawsuit claims the law violates the First Amendment by mandating age verification, risking privacy and online security.
New York Passes Online Age Verification Digital ID Law
All the controversial bill needs now is a signature from Governor Kathy Hochul.