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California Expands Digital ID Programs for Public Services, Despite Privacy Concerns
A seamless swipe for transit today could mean handing over more than just your fare tomorrow.
Google Urges Small Businesses to Oppose California Bill Requiring Built-In Privacy Opt-Out Settings
Google’s push against Bill 566 hinges on protecting its own data dominance, not small business survival.
Blue Shield of California Reports Potential HIPAA Data Breach Sharing Data With Google
Nearly three years of silent data drift now haunts Blue Shield’s digital trail.
Judge Blasts Media Matters for Delay in Responding to X Corp.’s Lawsuits Over Alleged Ad Manipulation and Demonetization Pressure
The judge’s patience wore thin as Media Matters scrambled to unify lawsuits it let scatter across three continents.
Senate Probes Meta Over Alleged China Collaboration and Censorship Project “Aldrin”
A decade-long courtship with Beijing threatens to expose Silicon Valley’s most guarded ambitions.
Who Owns Your DNA Now?
A personal genomics pioneer built on trust now faces the irony of selling the very data users thought they controlled.
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From Hashtag to Handcuffs: The AI Surveillance Machine Monitoring Protest Tweets
Your right to assemble now comes with a digital trail and a police escort.
US Treasury Slashes Cash Reporting Threshold to $200, Expanding Financial Surveillance in Border Areas
A $200 cash limit means even routine transactions could trigger federal scrutiny in these border counties.
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Beyond Content: The Case That Could Redefine Free Speech and Social Media Censorship
A lawsuit against Snapchat challenges whether a platform’s design choices — not just user content — can make it legally responsible for illicit activity.
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Doctors vs. the State: Will the Supreme Court Defend Medical Free Speech?
Doctors petition Supreme Court to defend medical free speech in COVID-19 debate.
California’s Social Media Law Gutted: Court Strikes Down Key Censorship Provisions
California’s social media “transparency” law is gutted after legal defeat, leaving only minimal reporting requirements.
Amazon Starts Disclosing That Kindle Ebook Purchases Are Just Licenses, Not Ownership
Amazon now explicitly tells Kindle users they’re only buying a license—not owning the book.
