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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.
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Major Data Broker With US Government as a Client Moves Into the Digital ID Market
AI-powered ID verification expands alongside growing concerns about surveillance, data privacy, and predictive crime technologies.
TikTok’s Last Stand Heads to the Supreme Court as App Ban Looms
TikTok faces a legal showdown as a court denies its bid to pause a law mandating divestment or removal by January 19.
Photobucket Faces Legal Storm Over Alleged Sale of User Photos and Biometric Data
Photobucket faces a lawsuit for allegedly selling users’ photos and biometric data without consent, risking privacy law violations.
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.
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Banned 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.
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Lawmakers 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.
