Privacy
Iran plans Trudeau tactics to freeze bank accounts of women who refuse to wear hijab
The technique was popularized by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against civil liberties protesters.
Proton Drive brings private file storage to iOS and Android
It was previously only available through the web.
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WEF thinks of ways to regulate digital ID in the metaverse
Already thinking about ways to control future technology.
World Health Organization meets to discuss granting of increased surveillance powers under pandemic treaty
The global health agency could get new surveillance powers by May 2024.
Australia launches biometric and QR app that grants access to services
It also serves as a digital ID.
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Google to allow users to upload driver’s license to their phone
A gateway to digital ID.
UK and Ukraine to collaborate on digital ID
As part of a new trade deal.
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FBI Director pushes for “lawful access” to encrypted messages
The FBI wants decryption keys to all “private” messages.