Privacy
Telegram Founder Reveals US Government’s Alleged Covert Maneuvers to Backdoor The App
US authorities allegedly sought backdoors into Telegram’s encryption.
EU Officials Dodge Their Own Surveillance Law
Leaked documents suggest EU officials seek immunity from their own controversial online surveillance laws, raising accusations of hypocrisy.
WHO Official Testifies That Advice Against Vaccine Passports Was Ignored To Continue Digital Rollout
Governments were intent on rolling out the controversial and invasive technology against all advice.
Fentanyl Fear Factor: White House Leverages Drug Scare to Push for Controversial Surveillance Powers
In the face of escalating opioid threats, the Biden administration tries to justify Section 702, pressing for urgent reauthorization.
Big Brother in Training? How Proposed Legislation Might Pave the Way for Online Age Verification and Digital ID
New child safety bills spark concerns over potential federal push for sweeping digital IDs.
US House Passes Bill Renewing Warrantless Surveillance Under FISA Section 702 Amid Privacy Concerns
The Fourth Amendment is being ignored in the name of national security.
UK Plans Facial Recognition Expansion, Empowering Cops To Scan Faces in the Street
The UK’s £55.5 million push for facial recognition technology risks a profound invasion of privacy, setting a precarious precedent for surveillance overreach.
JP Morgan Chase Cashes in on Customer Data
JP Morgan Chase is monetizing its 80 million customers’ spending data through Chase Media Solutions, enabling businesses to create targeted ads.
SEC Moves Against Decentralized Finance, Targets Uniswap
SEC’s latest enforcement notice targets decentralized crypto exchange, sparking legal tussle and DeFi industry concerns.
Privacy Company Proton Acquires Standard Notes
Proton is expanding its suite of tools.
Controversy Swirls as Speaker Johnson Sidesteps Key Privacy Reform in Surveillance Law Overhaul
Speaker Johnson’s maneuver could derail crucial surveillance reforms in Congress.
Appeals Court Vacates “Disinformation” Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Computer
A landmark ruling challenges the bounds of probation in the modern age.