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Y Combinator's police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation | TechCrunch

Flock Safety raised $275 million at a $7.5 billion valuation, showcasing significant growth in video surveillance technology.

Teen Mental Health App Sent Kids' Data Straight to TikTok

Data from NYC Teenspace, a city-funded mental health resource for teens, was leaked to social media companies, raising privacy concerns.

DeepSeek's Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China

DeepSeek collects various types of user inputs, emphasizing the importance of privacy when interacting with AI.

Users should refrain from sharing sensitive personal information with AI platforms.

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TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Biometric technologies for identity verification at U.S. airports are over 99% accurate, but concerns about bias and civil liberties persist.

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

California's 2024 legislative session saw key victories for digital rights, including the defeat of several bills that threatened privacy protections.

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Biometric technologies for identity verification at U.S. airports are over 99% accurate, but concerns about bias and civil liberties persist.

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

California's 2024 legislative session saw key victories for digital rights, including the defeat of several bills that threatened privacy protections.

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Location Tracking Tools Endanger Abortion Access. Lawmakers Must Act Now.

Unfettered location tracking endangers vulnerable groups and poses risks to safety and privacy, necessitating better protections against mass surveillance.

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Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Geofence warrants are determined to be unconstitutional, highlighting the importance of protecting individual privacy.

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

Eva Galperin exemplifies cypherpunks' commitment to privacy and freedom online, shaped by her personal history of political oppression.

Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Geofence warrants are determined to be unconstitutional, highlighting the importance of protecting individual privacy.

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

Eva Galperin exemplifies cypherpunks' commitment to privacy and freedom online, shaped by her personal history of political oppression.

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How We Chose the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024

AI integration in Google's products is highlighted as a major advancement by CEO Sundar Pichai.

Concerns about AI's risks are voiced by privacy advocate Meredith Whittaker.

The TIME100 AI program aims to encourage dialogue among AI leaders with varying perspectives.

Support Justice for Digital Creators and Tech Users

Supporting digital freedom through legal work, activism, policy influence, and tech tools is EFF's mission.

Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him

Computer scientist Hal Finney posthumously honored by Human Rights Foundation with Finney Freedom Prize. His contributions to Bitcoin ecosystem recognized and celebrated.

#data-protection

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Social media monitoring by governments and companies is prevalent and largely unregulated, necessitating change to protect privacy.

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Xandr, a Microsoft subsidiary, faces GDPR allegations for data practices influencing targeted advertising in Europe.

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Social media monitoring by governments and companies is prevalent and largely unregulated, necessitating change to protect privacy.

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Xandr, a Microsoft subsidiary, faces GDPR allegations for data practices influencing targeted advertising in Europe.

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Microsoft-Owned Xandr Faces Data Breach Complaint By

Xandr, backed by Microsoft, facing GDPR complaint for data breach.

Encryption is deeply threatening to power': Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal

Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal Foundation, emphasizes privacy, ethics, and accountability in tech amidst her journey from Google walkouts to leading a privacy-focused organization.

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The cybersecurity law that quietly underpins U.S. digital defenses is about to expire

"MyTerms" draft standard wants to fix what Do Not Track couldn't

Y Combinator's police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation | TechCrunch

Teen Mental Health App Sent Kids' Data Straight to TikTok

DeepSeek's Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

Location Tracking Tools Endanger Abortion Access. Lawmakers Must Act Now.

Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

How We Chose the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024

Support Justice for Digital Creators and Tech Users

Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Microsoft-Owned Xandr Faces Data Breach Complaint By

Encryption is deeply threatening to power': Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal

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The cybersecurity law that quietly underpins U.S. digital defenses is about to expire

"MyTerms" draft standard wants to fix what Do Not Track couldn't

Y Combinator's police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation | TechCrunch

Teen Mental Health App Sent Kids' Data Straight to TikTok

DeepSeek's Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Triumphs, Trials, and Tangles From California's 2024 Legislative Session

Location Tracking Tools Endanger Abortion Access. Lawmakers Must Act Now.

Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

Geofence Warrants Are 'Categorically' Unconstitutional | EFFector 36.11

Cypherpunks Write Code: Eva Galperin Against Stalkerware | HackerNoon

How We Chose the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024

Support Justice for Digital Creators and Tech Users

Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Social media monitoring in the UK: the invisible surveillance tool increasingly deployed by government

Microsoft-Owned Adtech Xandr Faces Allegations of EU Privacy Violations

Microsoft-Owned Xandr Faces Data Breach Complaint By

Encryption is deeply threatening to power': Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal

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