Privacy
X’s Grok AI Feeds on Your Data: How To Turn it Off
X’s new data-sharing toggle defaults to allowing Grok to train on user interactions, with opt-out options buried in web settings.
UK COVID Inquiry Calls for Deployment of Mass Surveillance System To Prepare for Future “Emergencies”
UK’s Covid Inquiry suggests large-scale digital platforms are essential for future crisis management, sparking debates on privacy and state control.
Court Ruling Permits Trudeau Government To Evade Accountability for Vaccine Passport Mandates
The dropped charges prevent a crucial constitutional challenge to mandates.
MembersGoogle’s Cookie Reversal: What It Means for Privacy
Others have already eliminated third-party cookies, spotlighting Google’s struggle to balance privacy with its advertising empire.
Treasury Department Attacks Florida’s Law Against Social Credit and Debanking
Supporters argue that Florida’s House Bill 989 protects citizens from unfair banking practices, challenging federal concerns over national security.
MembersCBDC Catastrophe: Tech Failures Expose a Fragile, Dystopian Future
An unprecedented tech failure reveals the fragility of centralized systems, sparking fears about the future of cashless societies.
Digital Rights Groups Rally Against UN Convention That Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
Rights groups fear the convention could legitimize intrusive surveillance and undermine free speech if adopted without essential safeguards.
World Bank Advisor Praises Pakistan’s Digital ID Push
Pakistan’s digital ID and payments system sparks concerns over privacy and potential mass surveillance.
MembersThe Secret Life of Phone Repairs: Privacy Risks Exposed
Your data at risk.
Firefox Faces Backlash Over New Data Collection For Advertisers
Mozilla says the feature preserves privacy.
New UK Government Signals Potential Backtrack on Plans to Drop Digital ID
Conflicting statements from key Labour figures suggest a shift towards digital ID cards may be inevitable.
EU Agencies Propose Encryption Backdoors and Cryptocurrency Surveillance
The EU’s proposals dangerously undermine citizens’ privacy and security.