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The End of Online Anonymity? Australia’s New Law Pushes Digital ID for Everyone to Ban Kids From Social Media
The sweeping new law raises as many concerns about data security and feasibility as it does about online safety.
Meta Pushes for a Digital ID Revolution
The proposed system could force users to tie real-world identities to their phones, raising critical questions about surveillance and data control.
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How Your Air Fryer and Other Household Appliances Became Data Miners
“Smart” gadgets: the convenience you crave, with the surveillance you didn’t ask for.
UK Politicians Sidestep Public Concerns on Facial Recognition Privacy
MPs dodge questions on facial recognition as Privacy International reveals alarming lack of transparency.
Brave Launches Shred Tool to Give iOS Users More Control Over Site Data
A quick delete option for just one site.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: Social Media’s Failure to Police “Misinformation” Is a “Regulatory Problem”
Eric Schmidt’s call for tighter controls on misinformation draws renewed attention to his controversial stance on privacy and online anonymity.
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With a Few Tweaks, Meta’s Smart Glasses Can Expose Names, Addresses, and Even Family Details With a Single Glance
From prank-worthy experiments to government-grade surveillance, “cool tech” like Meta’s smart glasses is turning privacy into an endangered species.
The UN Is Using Africa as a Testing Ground for Controversial Digital ID Systems
Critics warn of privacy risks as the UN pushes digital ID systems in Africa, aiming to link essential services but sparking surveillance concerns.
Push to Pass KOSA Spurs Fears Over Privacy and Free Speech
Kids Online Safety Act brings privacy, censorship, and online freedom into sharp focus.
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Mullvad VPN Review: Fast and Secure With Advanced Privacy Features
Get the lowdown on this private, feature-packed VPN.
Hillary Clinton, Kathy Hochul Back Controversial Internet Laws Promoting Digital ID
Critics warn that New York’s SAFE Act may open the door to sweeping surveillance, even as Clinton and Hochul champion it as a national model.
