Privacy
World Government Summit speculates on “digital money” for full centralized control
A “financial system” to underpin the “world order.”
New Google Docs feature to flag “potentially discriminatory or inappropriate language”
A new feature that can influence what people write.
Post office social media surveillance program found to be illegal
The Inspector General’s report has the findings.
Apple and Meta handed over user data to fake emergency law enforcement requests
Hackers have been selling access to data.
Sales of “dumb phones” are increasing
Are more people opting out of modern tech?
Members
Private Google Docs alternative Skiff adds end-to-end encrypted file storage
A simple solution for privately storing or backing up any file.
University of Waterloo fires 49 staff for refusing to show a vaccine passport
While most other institutions are reversing such policies.
UK to launch new digital ID technology next month as part of nationwide digital ID push
The tech will allow governments and businesses to share data for digital ID checks.
Bank Of England collaborates with MIT to research state controlled digital currencies
Part of a broader developing conversation.
BlackRock CEO says Ukraine invasion could be used to accelerate use of central bank digital currencies
Part of the growing push for state-controlled digital currencies.
