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#palantir
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.
Information security
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto

The Hillsborough Law will enforce a duty of candour for public authorities, ensuring transparency in disaster inquiries and limiting security service exemptions.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours 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.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours 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.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
#ai
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
11 hours ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
11 hours ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say

Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse demand justice for those who enabled his behavior and call for a public inquiry into his actions.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The IOPC is investigating 11 officers for alleged gross misconduct in handling a road crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
#artificial-intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
#section-702
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

DHS intelligence office restructuring would still keep it under ODNI oversight

The White House plans to restructure DHS's intelligence unit while maintaining its oversight under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Why Australia Needs a National Spy Museum

Many of the foundations that have underpinned Australia's security, prosperity and democracy are being tested: social cohesion is eroding, trust in institutions is declining, intolerance is growing, even truth itself is being undermined by conspiracy, mis- and disinformation.
World politics
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

UK Opposition Urges Watchdog to Probe Nigel Farage's Crypto Dealings

Liberal Democrats requested FCA to investigate Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency activities, citing potential market abuse and conflicts of interest.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Video of an ICE shooting shattered the agency's story. Will it usher in accountability?

Surveillance footage undermines ICE's claims of a violent altercation during a deportation attempt in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the agency's use of force.
UK news
fromTheregister
4 days ago

UK seeks fresh perspectives to shape radio-jamming laws

The UK government is preparing legislation to ban radiofrequency jammers due to their use in various criminal activities and threats to public safety.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
UK politics
fromReadWrite
16 hours ago

Calls grow to pause UK gambling risk checks

UK government urged to pause financial risk checks for gamblers until full evaluation of pilot scheme is available.
Data science
fromTheregister
6 days ago

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
UK politics
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Ministerial blame game over 'send in the Army' threat

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Watchdog investigating how police handled Andrew Tate sexual abuse claims

The IOPC is investigating police handling of sexual abuse allegations against Andrew Tate after a four-year investigation was closed in 2019.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
13 hours 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
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Little progress' in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says

HMP Manchester struggles with drug delivery and violence, prompting urgent intervention demands from prison inspectors.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Watchdog probing force's handling of sex abuse reports made against Andrew Tate

We are grateful that the IOPC has taken steps to investigate potential issues with how our reports were handled. From the beginning, all we have wanted is for our cases and the evidence to be fully and fairly considered by those with the power to do so.
UK news
#undercover-policing
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage under increasing pressure to sack Tice over allegations he failed to pay tax

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage under increasing pressure to sack Tice over allegations he failed to pay tax

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Anthropic doesn't trust the Pentagon, and neither should you

Anthropic sued the Pentagon over a supply chain risk designation, citing First and Fifth Amendment violations, amid broader concerns about government surveillance authority and AI oversight.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was exposed after accidentally recording himself discussing activists during a covert operation infiltrating leftwing groups.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Undercover officer deceived women with grotesque and cruel' lies, spycops inquiry told

An undercover police officer engaged in long-term sexual relationships with women through emotional manipulation, deception about his personal life, and fraudulent use of taxpayer funds.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

The UK government's digital identity scheme: Dystopian nightmare or modernised public services? | Computer Weekly

He promised "government by app" and the ability to interact with public services through a mobile phone as easily as shopping with Amazon, communicating via WhatsApp, or streaming on Netflix. "In the future, you'll be able to get all your government admin done in the time it takes to make a cup of tea," said Jones, in a video posted on social media.
Privacy technologies
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Palantir's NHS England contract opens door to government abuse of power', health bosses told

A briefing by the health justice charity Medact said the highly interoperable nature of Palantir's software could enable data-driven state abuses of power, including US-style ICE raids. The report, released on Thursday and backed by doctors, lawyers, patients and human rights groups from the No Palantir in the NHS campaign and sent to hospital trusts and integrated care boards nationwide, was shared with the Guardian and BMJ.
UK news
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Privacy International's response to the UK Home Office consultation on facial recognition technology

Privacy International advocates for strict safeguards on law enforcement biometric and facial recognition technology use, including prohibitions on live facial recognition, operator-initiated systems, and protest surveillance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Spying on De Menezes family invasive, inquiry told

Metropolitan Police undercover officers spied on the de Menezes family's justice campaign, which the cousin described as invasive and unnecessary surveillance of their grief-driven activism.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cabinet Office to ask Mandelson to provide messages from personal phone

Peter Mandelson will be required to provide messages from his personal phone for an investigation into his appointment as ambassador to the US.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK government raid on lawyer's office in Guantanamo Bay case deeply troubling'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says | Computer Weekly

Persistent cyber security weaknesses cost the UK billions, hamper growth, and expose critical national infrastructure, necessitating a more interventionist national cyber strategy.
UK politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK promises procurement shift after Palantir backlash

The UK government will change its approach to tech procurement, focusing on domestic companies and innovation instead of relying on firms like Palantir.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Revealed: How HMRC has been quietly building surveillance capabilities | Computer Weekly

HMRC has acquired mobile phone surveillance technology including IMSI-catchers since 2021 to enhance tax investigation capabilities, operating with minimal public oversight compared to law enforcement agencies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MI5 apologises and pays compensation to woman allegedly abused by agent

MI5 apologized and paid compensation to a woman abused by an agent, while denying liability and facing potential contempt of court proceedings for misleading multiple court hearings.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Horizon redress still a mess, MPs say

Over a year after warnings, Post Office Horizon scandal compensation schemes remain slow and bureaucratic, leaving thousands of sub-postmasters waiting for payouts despite £1.4 billion already distributed.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Police created 'intelligence profile' of BBC journalist subject to phone surveillance | Computer Weekly

The PSNI unlawfully created detailed intelligence profiles and conducted sustained surveillance of BBC journalist Vincent Kearney between 2006 and 2014 to identify his confidential journalistic sources.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British politics is hooked on flashy fake numbers and the AI investment debacle proves it | Jonathan Portes

UK government announcements about investment and job creation often conflate existing commitments with aspirational future plans, inflating headline figures disconnected from actual economic impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before he finished vetting process

We'll brief you further in person from 6 January onwards, including at higher tiers. An email does not formally confirm Mandelson's developed vetting clearance until 30 January 2025, his formal offer of employment. Mandelson was asked then to apply for an even higher level of vetting Strap clearance which was not initiated until 4 February.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police contest Met's Freemason forced disclosure

The Metropolitan Police requires officers and staff to declare past or present Freemason membership, prompting a legal challenge over alleged creation of a 'black list'.
#parliamentary-transparency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Why the UK needs to rethink the Investigatory Powers Act and allow intercept evidence in court | Computer Weekly

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is outdated and fails to address modern digital evidence collection, creating privacy risks and requiring clearer, consistent legal controls.
fromprivacyinternational.org
2 months ago

UK Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes report on electronic monitoring

The practice has come under legal scrutiny due to the lacking regulartory environment it operates in, with the ICO and multiple UK courts issuing findings against GPS tagging in immigration contexts. In addition to our ethical and legal concerns with tagging, the practice is ineffective at its stated purpose of reducing absconding and maintaining contact with migrants released on immigration bail.
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Met Police is in a Serious Breach of Policing Protocol - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police apologized to Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for breaching confidentiality by disclosing information he provided about Lord Mandelson, raising serious questions about policing protocol and legal compliance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What are the major police reforms and how will they affect Britons?

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UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Asylum seeker accused of MI5 fake dynamite alert

A failed asylum seeker placed a fake explosive outside MI5 headquarters after losing his final asylum appeal, prompting a counterterrorism response and arrest.
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