Jeff Merkley
Stories
Fieldwatch App Detects Nearby Cameras and Trackers
Fieldwatch detects Flock Safety cameras, Axon devices, trackers, drones, and more on Android.
House Bill Would Ban Federal Use of Flock ALPR Data
The Ban Flock Act would restrict federal use of Flock ALPR data and automated license plate readers.
US Expands Biometric Technology in Airports Despite Privacy Concerns
Biometric systems promise efficiency at airports, but concerns over data security and transparency persist.
Democrat Senators Urge Platforms to Share Plans for Addressing “Disinformation” (Even Inside Encrypted Apps)
Direct censorship pressure.
Controversial FAA Bill Passes Senate, Promotes Digital IDs and Mobile Licenses, Facial Recognition Concerns Ignored
Amidst broad bipartisan approval, the Senate sidesteps privacy fears to advance digital ID measures in the latest FAA bill.
TSA Visited Apple and Google to Discuss Collaboration for Digital ID
TSA’s push for biometric technology and digital IDs with Big Tech aims to streamline airport security, but raises concerns over passenger privacy and government surveillance.
Democratic Senators Call on the TSA to End Facial Recognition Push
Facial recognition is becoming common in airports.
There’s a New Bill to Stop Warantless Searches of Digital Devices at the Airport
Warrantless searches of devices have been happening all too frequently.
