Privacy
The Fight to Expose the UK’s Secret War on Privacy
Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic are demanding transparency as Apple fights a secret government order to weaken encryption.
The UK’s Digital ID Power Play: Big Finance and Government Push Corporate IDs
A sweeping digital identity push could reshape business verification in the UK, with big finance, tech, and government all in on the plan.
New York’s Selective Privacy Crusade: Suing Over Data Breaches While Embracing Surveillance
New York’s crackdown on data breaches feels a little rich coming from a state that’s spent years normalizing surveillance and digital ID.
FOIA Requests Target Biden Administration’s Financial Surveillance
FOIA requests target Treasury, FBI, and DHS over alleged financial surveillance of conservatives and coordination with private organizations.
Meta Threatens to Withdraw WhatsApp from Sweden Over Proposed Surveillance Law
Meta draws a red line in Sweden as lawmakers push for encryption backdoors, warning of a potential WhatsApp exit.
Spies, Secrets, and iCloud: Apple’s Legal Showdown in London
The closed-door hearing could set a precedent for global digital privacy and government surveillance powers.
Congressional Hearing Reveals Stablecoins and CBDCs Share the Same Financial Control Risks
Even private sector digital currencies come with built-in surveillance, leaving financial freedom an open question.
UK Cyber Watchdog Caves? NCSC Scrubs Encryption Advice Amid Apple Backdoor Push
The NCSC’s quiet deletion of encryption advice raises fresh concerns over government influence on cybersecurity policy.
MembersSkype’s Demise: The Best Open-Source Alternatives for Secure Communication
With Skype’s shutdown imminent, privacy-focused users are turning to open-source alternatives for secure, decentralized communication.
Amazon Expands Biometric Palm Scanning to Healthcare with NYU Langone Partnership
Amazon’s biometric payment system makes a bold entry into healthcare, raising fresh concerns over privacy and data security.
Apple vs. the Snooper’s Charter: The Encryption Battle That Could Reshape Digital Privacy
Apple challenges the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act in a landmark legal battle over encryption, privacy rights, and government surveillance powers.
TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Trojan Horse for Online Censorship?
The bill’s broad wording could erode free speech and endanger encrypted platforms.