UK
London’s Surveillance Scheme Rakes in Millions While Failing the Community
Despite generating millions, London’s ANPR traffic system faces backlash for high error rates and unmet community goals.
Privacy Under Siege: Europol and the UK Crime Agency Target Encryption, Call For Backdoors
Europol and the UK’s NCA target Meta’s encryption efforts, citing child safety, while privacy advocates warn that undermining end-to-end encryption enables mass surveillance.
Ex-Manchester City Player’s Police Visits: Joey Barton’s Troubling Encounters Raise Questions About UK Speech Police
Ex-footballer Joey Barton criticizes police visits over Twitter posts, drawing parallels to North Korean intimidation.
UK Lawmakers Call for Probe into Shadowy Disinformation Squad
Some UK lawmakers call for an urgent independent review of the Counter Disinformation Unit, questioning its transparency and the extent of its influence on public discourse.
MembersUnmasking the Bias of “Misinformation Experts”
Exposing the bias of “misinformation experts,” raising critical questions about free speech and the true guardians of truth online.
“Weasel Words” – Stella Assange Challenges US Over Julian’s Fate
Stella Assange claims US diplomatic assurances offer no real protection for Julian under the First Amendment.
UK Lawmakers Target TikTok in the Name of Fighting “Misinformation”
UK lawmakers push for a strategic assault on TikTok “misinformation,” emphasizing the “protection” of young minds as they drift from traditional news sources.
UK Plans Facial Recognition Expansion, Empowering Cops To Scan Faces in the Street
The UK’s £55.5 million push for facial recognition technology risks a profound invasion of privacy, setting a precarious precedent for surveillance overreach.
UK Police Focus on Minor Speech Incidents Over Traditional Crime
Despite government directives, police continue to log minor disputes as hate incidents while serious crime resolution rates, like burglary, decline alarmingly.
Head of Controversial Global Engagement Center Admits Europe’s Regulatory Power Over Social Media Censorship Enforcement
James Rubin also laments that Big Tech doesn’t enforce its terms of service more aggressively.
Fujitsu Set To Win UK Digital ID Contract Despite Past Failures
A controversial decision, considering the pushback against digital ID and Fujitsu’s history with government contracts.
UK High Court Opens a Path for Assange To Appeal US Extradition
Assange has been granted an appeal if the US doesn’t make several provisions.