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#age-verification
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
#section-702
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
#surveillance
New York Knicks
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

Dolan's security team extensively tracks individuals at Madison Square Garden using invasive surveillance technologies.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
New York Knicks
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

Dolan's security team extensively tracks individuals at Madison Square Garden using invasive surveillance technologies.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#deepfake
Education
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
2 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Education
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
2 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Journalists champion Wayback Machine after news publishers limit article archiving

Major news publishers are limiting access to the Wayback Machine due to concerns over AI scraping, prompting pushback from journalists and digital rights organizations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

The findings of an independent review criticized recent mistaken releases as 'simply one symptom of a broken system.' The review was commissioned after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly freed from an Essex prison in October 2025.
UK news
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
#ai-misuse
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man used AI to make false statements in effort to shut down London nightclub

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, highlighting a growing issue of AI misuse in complaints.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, raising concerns about the misuse of technology in complaints.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man used AI to make false statements in effort to shut down London nightclub

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, highlighting a growing issue of AI misuse in complaints.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man used AI to make false statements to shut down London nightclub, police say

A businessman pleaded guilty to using AI-generated false statements to shut down a nightclub, raising concerns about the misuse of technology in complaints.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
#childrens-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
#facial-recognition
US news
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Man Suing City After AI Camera Flags Him For Wrongful Arrest

Jason Killinger is suing Reno after being wrongfully arrested due to AI facial recognition errors, highlighting systemic issues in police training and technology use.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
4 days ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
US news
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Man Suing City After AI Camera Flags Him For Wrongful Arrest

Jason Killinger is suing Reno after being wrongfully arrested due to AI facial recognition errors, highlighting systemic issues in police training and technology use.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
4 days ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
#police-misconduct
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
2 days ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
Privacy technologies
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Let's Add "Earbuds with Cameras" to the List of AI Garbage No One Should Want

VueBuds are AI-powered earbuds with cameras that assist users in visual recognition and translation, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
from404 Media
2 days ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
#meta
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

fromWIRED
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
4 days ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
5 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#video-privacy-protection-act
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
fromAol
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How does video privacy law apply to modern era? Supreme Court to decide.

Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
fromAol
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

How does video privacy law apply to modern era? Supreme Court to decide.

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ring claims it's not giving ICE access to its cameras

Ring’s partnership with Flock sparked backlash over fears government agencies could access users’ footage; Ring says integration isn’t live and ICE receives no video.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

A stranger stopped me and asked me for my number. I didn't know he was filming me'

Smart glasses are increasingly used to film women without their consent, creating serious online and real-world privacy and safety risks.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

UK proposal requires tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours and allows fines up to 10% of global sales or blocking.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who is responsible for our creeping surveillance age? Chances are, it's you | Tatum Hunter

Surveillance culture, once driven by governments and corporations, now involves civilians monitoring friends, family, and strangers, reflecting widespread desensitization to invasive data collection practices.
fromMedium
1 month ago

Surveillance by default, consent by assumption

When presence becomes participation Ring's Search Party feature queries nearby cameras when a missing pet is reported. As Senator Ed Markey observed, this closely resembles neighbourhood-scale surveillance infrastructure. Crucially, Search Party does not operate in isolation. Ring's Familiar Faces feature applies facial recognition to anyone passing within camera range, continuously scanning and categorising faces without their explicit knowledge or agreement.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Police to explore civil action in cases of women secretly filmed and posted online

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
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