Privacy
UK Digital ID Sector 2024: Centralized Growth Raises Concerns Amid $2.5B Revenue
The industry outpaces national growth rates with revenues set to double to $5 billion by 2029.
MembersWelcome to The New Walmart, Where Everything’s Under Surveillance
Shopping meets surveillance.
Biden Administration Blocks Sale of Americans’ Data to Adversarial Nations but Ignores Domestic and Allied Sales
Protections against hostile nations spotlight gaps in domestic and allied data privacy.
IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges
Crypto advocates sue IRS over new DeFi reporting rules, alleging overreach and privacy threats. Industry warns of stifled innovation.
Germany Uses Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack to Justify Push for Biometric Surveillance Expansion
Germany debates biometric surveillance after deadly Magdeburg attack, with elections looming and data privacy laws challenging new proposals.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.
UN Advances Pro-Censorship Agenda by Targeting Gaming Platforms Over Alleged “Radicalization” Risks
“Gaming intelligence” raises concerns over the UN’s shift from peacekeeping to online surveillance.
UN General Assembly Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty Amid Criticism Over Censorship and Surveillance Risks
Global cybercrime treaty faces scrutiny over human rights safeguards and potential misuse of cross-border powers.
DARPA’s “Theory of Mind” Program Aims to Predict and Influence Behavior, Raising Privacy Concerns
The initiative raises questions about privacy, ethics, and the shifting definition of “adversary” in modern defense strategies.
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.