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Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The proposed bill seeks to reform the government's use of the 'routine use' exemption to protect citizens' private data.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The proposed bill seeks to reform the government's use of the 'routine use' exemption to protect citizens' private data.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon failed to notify Senators about government surveillance requests, contradicting contractual obligations.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Six Governments Likely Use Israeli Paragon Spyware to Hack IM Apps and Harvest Data

Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, targets communications on devices, prompting concerns over privacy violations from numerous countries.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon failed to notify Senators about government surveillance requests, contradicting contractual obligations.
#public-health
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr vows to end experiment he says is a 'crime against humanity'

The Trump Administration aims to address concerns over chemtrails, labeled as a 'crime against humanity' by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Biden officials knew about, downplayed risks from COVID-19 vaccines, Senate report claims

Health officials delayed public warnings about myocarditis risks from mRNA vaccines for months, risking young people's health.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr vows to end experiment he says is a 'crime against humanity'

The Trump Administration aims to address concerns over chemtrails, labeled as a 'crime against humanity' by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Biden officials knew about, downplayed risks from COVID-19 vaccines, Senate report claims

Health officials delayed public warnings about myocarditis risks from mRNA vaccines for months, risking young people's health.
#journalism
US news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Instead of answering legitimate ethics questions, Trump goes to his playbook and lobs insults at a reporter - Poynter

Journalists play an essential role in questioning potential ethical issues related to gifts from foreign governments to elected officials.
US news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Instead of answering legitimate ethics questions, Trump goes to his playbook and lobs insults at a reporter - Poynter

Journalists play an essential role in questioning potential ethical issues related to gifts from foreign governments to elected officials.
#san-mateo-county
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Supervisor asks to speed up sheriff's removal

San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller advocates for the removal process of Sheriff Christina Corpus following voter approval of Measure A.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Kristi Noem Is Dangerously Ignorant

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem displayed a surprising lack of knowledge about habeas corpus during a Senate hearing.
#software-licensing
#public-safety
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

Victim forced to live minutes from her attacker after government failing

Victim forced to live near her attacker despite government assurances.
Inadequate exclusion zone fails to prevent contact between perpetrator and victim.
fromeuronews
1 month ago
Europe news

North Macedonia nightclub fire death toll hits 60 as burn victim dies

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia has raised the death toll to 60, prompting public outrage and multiple arrests.
Investigations are ongoing against key officials, sparking widespread protests for justice.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Victim forced to live minutes from her attacker after government failing

Victim forced to live near her attacker despite government assurances.
Inadequate exclusion zone fails to prevent contact between perpetrator and victim.
#transparency
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Shoot the Messenger, Sunday Edition: Reporting on a leak is not unethical, Hamilton County

Chattanooga government failed to notify residents of a data breach affecting 14,000 people for 240 days.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Shoot the Messenger, Sunday Edition: Reporting on a leak is not unethical, Hamilton County

Chattanooga government failed to notify residents of a data breach affecting 14,000 people for 240 days.
#cybersecurity
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency exposed significant amount' of applicant data

The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency compromised sensitive personal data, raising concerns about governmental cybersecurity measures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency exposed significant amount' of applicant data

The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency compromised sensitive personal data, raising concerns about governmental cybersecurity measures.
#public-inquiry
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government 'cannot mark own homework on Grenfell'

Government oversight of Grenfell Report recommendations is imperative to ensure accountability and prevent delays in justice for survivors.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government 'cannot mark own homework on Grenfell'

Government oversight of Grenfell Report recommendations is imperative to ensure accountability and prevent delays in justice for survivors.
#democracy
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook

Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook

Trump's administration undermines democratic accountability by drastically altering federal data practices to suppress evidence that contradicts its narrative.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 week ago

How the Iran-Contra Scandal Impacts American Politics Today

The Iran-Contra scandal reveals the disregard for democracy by Reagan officials and its implications for contemporary governance.
#sinn-fein
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Taoiseach was 'laughing about Ireland's housing crisis' in Oval Office with Donald Trump, Mary Lou McDonald claims in Dail

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

'I can't force the pace,' says Taoiseach as Dail row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
UK politics

Taoiseach was 'laughing about Ireland's housing crisis' in Oval Office with Donald Trump, Mary Lou McDonald claims in Dail

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK politics

'I can't force the pace,' says Taoiseach as Dail row over audit report into children's hip surgeries enters second day

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Almost 4,000 deportation orders overturned in the last decade, figures reveal

The government is overturning more deportation orders than are being enforced, raising concerns about their immigration policy integrity.
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump fired Democratic commissioners of the CPSC, raising concerns over potential dismantling of consumer safety protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer

Gen. Timothy Haugh and his deputy were dismissed by the Trump administration, raising concerns about accountability and national security.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration's Illogical Approach to State Secrets

The Trump administration has displayed a troubling inconsistency in handling classified information, endangering national security.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump fired Democratic commissioners of the CPSC, raising concerns over potential dismantling of consumer safety protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

National Security Agency chief fired as Trump ousts another top military officer

Gen. Timothy Haugh and his deputy were dismissed by the Trump administration, raising concerns about accountability and national security.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration's Illogical Approach to State Secrets

The Trump administration has displayed a troubling inconsistency in handling classified information, endangering national security.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Ethics fine for ex-Suffolk aide tied to county's troubled $105M opioid fund

Attard's actions in applying for a job at FCA while overseeing its funding violated ethics rules, leading to a $2,000 fine from the county's Ethics Board.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

After Hogan Controversy, Maryland Passes New Ethics Law

Maryland governors must now place financial holdings in a blind trust or divest entirely, ensuring actions align with public interest.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: 'Better at the Electric Slide than I was'

"This is the first time we've met, is that correct?" she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive to the numerous requests she made to his office. "No ma'am, we actually met one New Year's Eve in the Bahamas," Bessent replied, drawing chuckles from the hearing room.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK's contaminated blood victims re-traumatised' by compensation delays

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal are suffering from trauma due to delays and flaws in the compensation scheme.
#law-enforcement
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Reverses Media Protections to Cover Up Her Complicity in Unlawful Renditions - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pam Bondi Reverses Media Protections to Cover Up Her Complicity in Unlawful Renditions - emptywheel

#medicaid
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Gov. Hochul has only herself to blame for NY's looming Medicaid crisis

Gov. Kathy Hochul is criticized for deflecting blame for New York's Medicaid cost issues instead of addressing them directly.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Gov. Hochul has only herself to blame for NY's looming Medicaid crisis

Gov. Kathy Hochul is criticized for deflecting blame for New York's Medicaid cost issues instead of addressing them directly.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
4 weeks ago

Financial Aid Fraud in CA Community Colleges Triggers Call for Trump to Investigate

Bipartisan concern over financial aid fraud at California community colleges leads to calls for investigation and state audit.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Transportation consolidates IT personnel and decision-making

"Information Technology (IT) is an essential part of achieving the President's vision for a more efficient and accountable government," stated the memo, indicating the importance of IT in government processes.
Privacy professionals
#deportation
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause that the federal government violated a deportation pause order regarding the Alien Enemies Act.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause that the federal government violated a deportation pause order regarding the Alien Enemies Act.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Finance Minister Jack Chambers to increase scrutiny of government spending in fight against waste

New measures are implemented to enhance oversight and value in state spending amidst recent controversies.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Senator to Scott Turner: HUD workplace needs reform

Ernst highlights challenges at HUD, citing misused taxpayer-funded union time for vacations and inaccuracies in locality pay, raising concerns about workforce management and space use.
Remote teams
fromBBC News
1 year ago

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

"The health secretary stated that while she wanted to be 'even handed', she avoided naming individual health trusts that met targets for reducing waiting lists, creating a cloud of uncertainty around performance across the NHS."
UK politics
#elon-musk
#national-security
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

Fox News Doesn't Have Chief National Security Correspondent On Air for 30 Hours and Counting After Massive National Security Leak

US news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Trump advisor reportedly used personal Gmail for 'sensitive' military discussions

Waltz's use of personal email for military discussions raises security concerns and invites comparisons to past political scandals.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Adam Schiff asks the National Archives to review the Trump administration's use of Signal.

Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a private chat, raising concerns about security protocols.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Former CIA Officer Let People Ask Him Anything About "Signalgate"

The current Administration is perceived as acting without accountability, affecting national security and governance.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Doesn't Have Chief National Security Correspondent On Air for 30 Hours and Counting After Massive National Security Leak

Reckless miscommunication led to a journalist inadvertently gaining access to sensitive military discussions regarding Houthi rebels.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Banked vacation leads to a $1.2-million payday: How state workers cash in on days off

"I'm more disturbed than I am surprised. This is going to be a serious problem down the road," said John Moorlach, a former Republican state senator.
Retirement
EU data protection
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at Social Security Administration

A federal judge blocks access of sensitive data by DOGE staff at SSA, emphasizing legal boundaries despite agency's aims to prevent fraud.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Kensington and Chelsea admits rushed' Grenfell housing purchases were unsafe

West London council acknowledges risks in acquiring 290 properties post-Grenfell, now deemed unsafe for social housing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place | CBC News

Critics allege that Therme misrepresented itself to secure the luxury spa project on the former Ontario Place site, claiming exaggerated operational experience.
Toronto startup
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's view: State's abandonment of defenceless Grace is truly harrowing

Grace, a non-verbal woman with severe disabilities, suffered neglect for 20 years due to systemic oversight failures.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 month ago

Offshore Wind Power Poses Only Limited Risk to Whales, Government Watchdog Report Finds

Wind development could bring jobs and investment to communities. At the same time, it could disrupt commercial fishing to varying degrees. Turbines could also affect radar system performance, alter search and rescue methods, and alter historic and cultural landscapes.
NYC politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government reaches deal to share files with Omagh Inquiry into the 1998 Real IRA bomb atrocity

The MOU aims to facilitate the Omagh Bombing Inquiry by allowing cross-border evidence sharing and clarifying government's commitment to victims.
#political-commentary
#immigration
#corruption
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

This Agency Fights Corruption. New York City Leaders Have Weakened It.

New York City's corruption-fighting agency is significantly weakened due to staffing cuts and underfunding.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ousted Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone Speaks Out, Blasts both Lurie and Breed

Max Carter-Oberstone criticized Mayor Lurie and ex-Mayor Breed for their secretive and vindictive leadership style in his exit interview.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

This Agency Fights Corruption. New York City Leaders Have Weakened It.

New York City's corruption-fighting agency is significantly weakened due to staffing cuts and underfunding.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ousted Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone Speaks Out, Blasts both Lurie and Breed

#serbia
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A federal judge is demanding a fix for L.A.'s broken homelessness system. Is receivership his next step?

Los Angeles officials are given a deadline to resolve homelessness issues before facing potential judicial intervention.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JFK files reveal CIA officials 'lied' about awareness of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald: researcher

CIA officials misled the Warren Commission about their knowledge of Lee Harvey Oswald according to recently declassified documents released by Trump.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Government interest in chat archiving service skyrockets following Signalgate

Federal agencies are now prioritizing compliance with the Federal Records Act regarding internal communications after a major reporting incident involving Signal.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers fall 75% in five years, raising questions over HMRC enforcement

Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers by HMRC have decreased significantly, raising concerns about the agency's commitment to tackling tax evasion.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

MTA's outrageously priced Second Ave. plan: Letters to the Editor - March 31, 2025

The MTA's cost of extending the Second Avenue subway is deemed outrageous at $4.3 billion per mile.
Calls for leadership change at the MTA amidst concerns of mismanagement and financial waste.
#irs
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Senator Joni Ernst wants IRS workers, contractors to pay back up to $46M in taxes they owe

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Exclusive | Senator Joni Ernst wants IRS workers, contractors to pay back up to $46M in taxes they owe

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg: Trump Cabinet's use of Signal app for military ops is 'highest level of f**kup imaginable'

Pete Buttigieg criticized the administration for a serious security breach involving U.S. war plans being shared in an unsecured group chat.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Child with cerebral palsy 'used as prop' for Minister's unfulfilled cash promise two days before local elections, Dail told

The revelation comes after weeks of controversy over the public being allegedly misled by Government during the General Election campaign that 40,000 houses would be built last year, only for the target to be missed and fall short by 25pc.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

Hancock defended controversial PPE procurement practices during the pandemic as necessary due to an urgent shortage.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'I helped elect her': Angry protesters decry potential Medi-Cal cuts at O.C. lawmaker's office

"Cut these billionaires; go cut them off. Medi-Cal cuts affect real lives, human beings that need care." - Cynthia Williams, local resident at the protest.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire

Officials stated that Club Pulse lacked proper escape routes and was operating on an illegally issued license, leading to a deadly fire that killed at least 59 people.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base

Suella Braverman acted unlawfully in her treatment of asylum seekers, neglecting their health and safety needs.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Greek PM appoints new ministers after train tragedy protests DW 03/14/2025

Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet to regain public trust after the Tempi railway disaster and declining approval ratings.
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