Privacy
Elon Musk’s X Asks Supreme Court To Review Trump Warrant and Nondisclosure Order, Citing First Amendment Concerns
The company’s plea challenges government overreach and First Amendment violations in highly public investigations.
New York’s “SAFE” Digital ID Act For Kids Threatens Online Free Speech and Privacy
Critics argue that the proposed legislation would infringe on First Amendment rights by tying online activity to government-issued IDs.
MembersAd Tracking Data Is Fueling The Intelligence Community
Despite new “safeguards,” intelligence agencies continue buying sensitive personal data from brokers, sparking privacy concerns.
Google’s Privacy Blunder: Sensitive Data and Kids’ Voices Scooped Up
Thousands of internal reports reveal mishandling of sensitive data, including audio recordings of children on YouTube Kids and exposed addresses on Waze.
Meta Begins Training AI on Users’ Data, Makes It Difficult To Opt Out
And if you live in the US, it won’t let you opt-out at all.
Federal Real ID-Compliant Licenses or ID Cards Will Become Mandatory for US Domestic Air Travel
New federal ID requirement raises privacy and central control concerns.
MembersTop 10 Must-Have F-Droid Apps for Privacy, Security, and Productivity
Here are 10 of our most recommended F-Droid apps to get started with.
Child Safety or Censorship? Frances Haugen’s Anti-Encryption Agenda
Critics argue her proposals threaten online privacy while leveraging the emotive issue of child protection to gain support.
Ottawa’s Hidden Agenda: Bill C-26 Aims for Secret Surveillance Backdoors
Researchers warn of potential government overreach and security risks if backdoor provisions are enacted.
Mastercard’s Controversial Digital ID Rollout in Africa
Critics question the motives behind pushing controversial digital ID schemes in economically disadvantaged regions.
Ireland Submits “Online Safety Code” for EU Assessment – Pushes Censorship, Digital ID
Critics argue the Code could undermine privacy while aiming to curb harmful online content.
Financial Surveillance? PayPal Plots Ad Network Built off Your Purchase History and Shopping Habits
Data harvesting by default raises privacy concerns among users and critics.