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Google in the Hot Seat as Justice Department Targets Chrome Breakup
Antitrust officials target Chrome’s central role in Google’s dominance, aiming to loosen the tech giant’s grip on user data and digital advertising.
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Secret Service Claims You Consented to Location Tracking
They think they don’t need a warrant for your data.
Geofence Warrants Under Fire as Fourth Circuit Reconsiders Key Ruling
Could geofence warrants redefine the boundaries of the Fourth Amendment?
UK Government to Test Digital ID on Veterans by 2025, Amid Plans for Wider Use
The “Veteran Card” is the Labour government’s first step toward a nationwide digital ID, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
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From Border Security to Big Brother: How Immigration Social Media Surveillance Also Monitors Americans
The Biden administration’s expanded surveillance program strays far from promised immigration reform, edging toward a new era of mass monitoring.
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When Free Speech and Privacy Goes to Court: Texas Age-Verification Digital Law Faces the Justices
The Supreme Court faces a crucial decision: is Texas’ age-verification law a shield for minors—or a creeping threat to free speech and digital privacy for all?
Biden-Harris Backs UN Pro-Censorship and Anti-Privacy Plan, but Senate Approval Remains a Challenge
The global treaty, long criticized as overbroad by privacy advocates, now divides US leaders as new political tides impact its potential ratification.
China’s Tencent and Visa Have Partnered to Introduce Palm Recognition Payment Technology in Singapore
Tencent and Visa’s palm recognition pilot highlights the rising trend of biometric payments, where convenience meets heightened surveillance concerns.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Is a Backdoor to Digital ID
Tech giants face pressure in Australia as new “age assurance” law seeks to bar under-16s from social media.
Singapore’s High-Tech Toll Plans: How GPS Tracking Is Taking Over the Roads
Singapore’s ERP 2.0 leverages GPS tracking to monitor all vehicles, raising privacy concerns under the guise of “traffic management.”
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Google’s War on Ad Blockers and Privacy Tools: How to Pivot to Avoid Surveillance
As Chrome tightens its grip on ad-blockers, privacy-focused competitors eye an opportunity to lure users fed up with Google’s “privacy upgrades.”
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
