Privacy
Bank of England’s Fake “Privacy” Push Sparks Fears of Surveillance Currency
The Bank of England’s digital pound plans raise critical privacy concerns, emphasizing “privacy, not anonymity,” amid data security risks.
MembersBanned But Not Blocked: How Some US Police Departments Navigate Around Facial Recognition Prohibitions
Facial recognition bans are being undermined as police in cities like Austin and San Francisco find loopholes.
Five Eyes Urges Broader Censorship Under “Protect the Children” Campaign
Global spy alliance shifts focus to encryption, calling for sweeping collaboration across governments and tech platforms.
DOJ Probe Exposes Secret Spying on Lawmakers, Journalists, and Kash Patel
A troubling glimpse into the erosion of executive oversight by legislative branches.
MembersLawmakers Say KOSA Doesn’t Mandate Online Age Verification. It Effectively Does.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) uses online safety as a pretext for increased control, paving the way for digital ID and threatening privacy.
Will Trump’s Second Chance Bring Justice for Edward Snowden?
With key Trump cabinet picks favoring whistleblower rights, his exile may face a turning point.
MembersOpt-Out or Be Exposed: Fighting Data Brokers
Data brokers harvest and sell your personal data—from browsing habits to financial details—fueling an unregulated, invasive surveillance economy.
Bill Gates Pushes for Age Verification Digital ID
Bill Gates advocates for controversial policies, including online age verification, citing Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, in his holiday blog.
X’s Linda Yaccarino Backs Kids’ “Safety” Bill as Digital ID Privacy Fears Grow
X CEO Linda Yaccarino champions updates to KOSA, but critics warn age verification and digital IDs threaten privacy, anonymity, and free expression.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Violates Free Speech and Due Process
TikTok and ByteDance challenge the US TikTok ban law, citing First Amendment violations, lack of evidence, and claims of unconstitutional targeting.
TikTok on the Clock: US Appeals Court Hits the “Ban” Button
TikTok faces a major threat as a US court upholds a law requiring ByteDance to divest or risk a ban, citing national security concerns over China ties.
Meet the Router That Gives Power Back to the People
OpenWRT One: the first open-source router built for software freedom, repair rights, FCC compliance, and ultimate user control over firmware.