data protection
German States Expand Police Powers to Train AI Surveillance Systems With Personal Data
Germany’s new wave of police laws turns surveillance training into a state-sanctioned data experiment where privacy becomes optional.
Germany Turns Its Back on Decades‑Old Privacy Protections With Sweeping Surveillance Bill
The country that once led the world on privacy is now drafting a manual for how to make surveillance effortless.
WEF Plans to Issue Guardrails on Metaverse Creation
Guidelines in building and controlling the next wave of technology.
Nigeria Will Be a Testing Ground for Microsoft’s Digital ID Tech
Funded by the World Bank.
Most People Are Eager for Digital IDs, Military Defense Contractor Says
Apparently, people love the idea of a dystopian future.
TikTok Accused of Massive Privacy Failings
As expected.
New UK Law Allows Police to Access Data of People Who Are Self-Isolating
Civil liberties are being crushed.
The EU Could Use Google’s Proposed Acquisition of FitBit to Take Antitrust Action
Rights groups want the EU to take advantage of the opportunity.
Don’t Worry: A VPN Will Keep You Secure on the Internet
With the internet becoming an increasingly bigger part of how people live out their everyday lives, privacy is becoming a bigger priority as well. People are concerned in regards to who might be able to access the sensitive personal, professional, or financial information they send over their i
Vermont’s Data Brokers Law Aimed to Bring Data Traders Out of the Shadows, but It’s Not Without Limitations
The data law has several pitfalls that other state legislators will be able to learn from.
UK Conservative Party Faces Enquiries From Privacy Regulator for Micro-Targeting
The UK’s privacy watchdog is “making enquiries”.
Britain’s State Health Service Announces Partnership With Amazon Alexa, Raising Privacy Concerns
This comes months after reports revealed it was possible for Amazon staff to listen to customer Alexa chats.