FBI
Chicago cops team up with FBI to create fake social media profiles
The practice is used widely by many police departments, despite legal challenges.
Congressman Eric Swalwell says Apple and Google should decide what’s allowed on people’s phones
The congressman echoed Big Tech’s talking points.
Members
Lawmakers reject amendment to prevent monitoring of unvaccinated
Rep. Andy Biggs’ proposed amendment was rejected.
White House, IRS, CDC, and many other US government websites sending data to Big Tech
Page views, locations, device details, and more are being tracked.
The FBI boosts its social media surveillance technology
A new contract to conduct surveillance on most major social media and communication platforms.
DOJ secretly spied on Project Veritas journalists
Microsoft was ordered to secretly hand over emails.
Google provides FBI with access to account of Sci-Hub Founder
It’s unclear what’s being investigated.
Members
Unsealed court docs reveal Google Geofence warrants used in Kenosha
A judge allowed the big data scoop.
Ottawa Police announce digital surveillance of Freedom Convoy protesters, supporters, and donors
Partnering with federal agencies.
The governor of Missouri continues to insist viewing a website’s HTML code is a crime
Politicians failing to understand technology is a growing problem.