Privacy
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Defends Controversial Online Age Verification Digital ID Methods
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner defends age verification measures under the 2024 Social Media Minimum Age Bill, sparking global debate on privacy and surveillance.
MembersThe FBI Plays Double Agent on Encryption
The FBI’s doublespeak on encryption exposes a relentless push to weaken digital privacy safeguards.
UK’s Ofcom to Enforce Age Verification Using Facial Recognition Under Online “Safety” Act
The move could set a global precedent for facial recognition in online age verification.
Mitt Romney’s AI Bill Seeks to Ban Anonymous Cloud Access, Raising Privacy Concerns
The outgoing Senator wants KYC laws for cloud and AI companies.
UN Amplifies Campaign Against “Disinformation” and AI Through Global Governance Frameworks
The UN shifts focus from peacekeeping to AI regulation, censorship, and digital ID frameworks under its Global Communications agenda.
UK’s Online “Safety” Act Enforced: Ofcom Pushes for Increased Platform Censorship and Encryption Backdoors
Mandated backdoors threaten the integrity of private communications, raising alarms over individual rights and digital security.
MembersGetting Started with Privacy-Focused Phones: Key Considerations and Steps to Build a Secure, Surveillance-Free Device
Your phone is tattling to tech giants and turning your life into a digital goldmine. Here’s how to start again from scratch with a surveillance-free device.
UN General Assembly to Adopt Controversial Cybercrime Treaty, Ignoring Privacy and Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn the Cybercrime Treaty could empower governments to expand surveillance and suppress dissent across borders.
TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court
TikTok petitions the Supreme Court, arguing a federal ban threatens free speech, business innovation, and an open internet in the US.
Breaking Away from Big Tech with Murena’s /e/OS Pixel Tablet
Murena unveils its first /e/OS-powered Pixel Tablet, prioritizing privacy with a Google-free Android experience and robust synchronization tools.
Microsoft’s Recall Returns with Privacy Concerns Looming
Microsoft’s Recall tool in Windows Insider builds offers a digital memory timeline but faces scrutiny over privacy and data security gaps.
EU Violates Privacy Laws While Promoting Privacy-Violating Law
The European Commission faces backlash after breaking its own privacy laws with a micro-targeted ad campaign, exposing deep hypocrisy.