Privacy
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.
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.
Meta’s Creepy Skin Deep “Security” Idea
Meta’s invasive biometric security measures as a disturbing overreach into personal privacy.
MembersSocial Media Facial Recognition Expands, Secret Law Enforcement Searches Double
Clearview AI’s mass facial recognition database continues to expand, sparking intense debate over privacy and surveillance.
Fourth Amendment Under Fire: Court Deems Google Location Data Fair Game
The court determined that users have no reasonable expectation of privacy in voluntarily shared location data.
“Nearly All” AT&T Customers are Affected by Massive Data Breach; What To Do Next
Even those who interacted with AT&T customers are at risk.