Archive: November 10, 2023

The US Government Agencies Secretly Buying Up Your Phone Data

We recently took a look at the way US government agencies have been using social media scanning to spy on foreigners in a way that they incidentally end up spying on Americans. Today, we’re taking a look at some of the ways these agencies are buying up phone data as a growing form of mass surveillance.

Didi Rankovic

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How Digital ID Laws Are Killing Online Privacy and People Are Fighting Back

New state regulations force millions to trade online freedom for mandatory age verification tied to government IDs.

Full Breakdown: Supreme Court Weighs Free Speech Against National Security in TikTok Ban Arguments

Here’s a breakdown of how oral arguments went and what will likely happen next.

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Meta Doesn’t Understand Free Speech

Meta’s rebrand leaves much to be desired.

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A Collective Meltdown From the Truth Police

Meta is doing away with “fact-checkers,” leading to widespread meltdowns by online hall monitors.

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The Cybertruck Incident Shines Light on Auto Surveillance Reality

Your new car might be yours, but its data belongs to someone else.

Reporters Scramble to Justify Legacy Media Failures Amid Rising Independent Voices

A candid discussion among mainstream journalists reveals a growing disconnect with public sentiment and accountability.

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Welcome to The New Walmart, Where Everything’s Under Surveillance

Shopping meets surveillance.

From Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy

Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.

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The FBI Plays Double Agent on Encryption

The FBI’s doublespeak on encryption exposes a relentless push to weaken digital privacy safeguards.