Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy
Locate X allows warrantless surveillance, igniting serious privacy concerns over government tracking without court oversight.
Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones
The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.
Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly
The unlawful surveillance of journalists by police raises serious concerns about press freedom and the protection of confidential sources.
'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data
The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.
EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern DW 10/02/2024
The draft EU law may unintentionally lead to increased surveillance under the guise of combating child sexual abuse.
Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data after Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Tesla's detailed data collection raises significant privacy concerns as vehicles become more like computers, highlighting the balance between security and personal privacy.
Are You Being Tracked Without A Warrant? How Tools Like Locate X Threaten Your Privacy
Locate X allows warrantless surveillance, igniting serious privacy concerns over government tracking without court oversight.
Backyard Privacy in the Age of Drones
The expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.
Top 10 surveillance, journalism and encryption stories of 2024 | Computer Weekly
The unlawful surveillance of journalists by police raises serious concerns about press freedom and the protection of confidential sources.
'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data
The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.
EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern DW 10/02/2024
The draft EU law may unintentionally lead to increased surveillance under the guise of combating child sexual abuse.
Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data after Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Tesla's detailed data collection raises significant privacy concerns as vehicles become more like computers, highlighting the balance between security and personal privacy.
From 'secret recordings' to 'sniper rifles' - what the jury in the Diarmuid Phelan murder trial didn't hear
Defendant Diarmuid Phelan's defence raised privacy concerns over court artist's presence during pre-trial, stressing the impact of prior threats against him.
Thoughts on behavioral advertising, Meta and privacy
Targeted advertising criticism leads to legal challenges for companies like Meta.
EDPS presents annual report
Emphasis on adaptability in digital and regulatory advancements for 2023
Need for human-centric policies in AI development for privacy and data protection
To Fight Surveillance Pricing, We Need Privacy First
Surveillance pricing involves setting personalized prices using personal data without consumer consent.
Why Individual Rights Can't Protect Privacy
Privacy rights place undue responsibility on individuals, often leaving them unprepared to protect their own privacy.
AI recruitment tools are still a privacy nightmare - here's how the ICO plans to crack down on misuse
The ICO has highlighted significant privacy concerns regarding AI recruitment tools and issued nearly 300 recommendations to ensure fair data processing.
Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules
A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.
Thoughts on behavioral advertising, Meta and privacy
Targeted advertising criticism leads to legal challenges for companies like Meta.
EDPS presents annual report
Emphasis on adaptability in digital and regulatory advancements for 2023
Need for human-centric policies in AI development for privacy and data protection
To Fight Surveillance Pricing, We Need Privacy First
Surveillance pricing involves setting personalized prices using personal data without consumer consent.
Why Individual Rights Can't Protect Privacy
Privacy rights place undue responsibility on individuals, often leaving them unprepared to protect their own privacy.
AI recruitment tools are still a privacy nightmare - here's how the ICO plans to crack down on misuse
The ICO has highlighted significant privacy concerns regarding AI recruitment tools and issued nearly 300 recommendations to ensure fair data processing.
Meta can't use sexuality to target adverts, EU court rules
A court has ruled Meta cannot use users' sexual orientation for targeted advertising in the EU.
Upcoming Supreme Court term could reshape First Amendment rights, particularly regarding adult content age verification laws.
Aerial and Drone Surveillance: 2024 in Review
Aerial surveillance poses a significant threat to privacy, necessitating updated legal frameworks to protect individual rights.
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from X in Trump election-interference case
The Supreme Court declined to hear X's appeal regarding a search warrant in Trump's election-interference case, affecting social media's role in privacy rights.
The SCOTUS Term to Come
Upcoming Supreme Court term could reshape First Amendment rights, particularly regarding adult content age verification laws.
Aerial and Drone Surveillance: 2024 in Review
Aerial surveillance poses a significant threat to privacy, necessitating updated legal frameworks to protect individual rights.
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from X in Trump election-interference case
The Supreme Court declined to hear X's appeal regarding a search warrant in Trump's election-interference case, affecting social media's role in privacy rights.
The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change
The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.
NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in Review
Section 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.
US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens
Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.
House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program
The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change
The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.
NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in Review
Section 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.
US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens
Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.
House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program
The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
EFF Awards Night: Celebrating Digital Rights Founders Advancing Free Speech and Access to Information Around the World
Technology and digital rights advocates are vital for ensuring privacy, free speech, and access to information globally amid increasing political and economic challenges.
Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in Review
EFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.
EFF Awards Night: Celebrating Digital Rights Founders Advancing Free Speech and Access to Information Around the World
Technology and digital rights advocates are vital for ensuring privacy, free speech, and access to information globally amid increasing political and economic challenges.
Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in Review
EFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.
New CA Law Bars Schools from Forcing Teachers to 'Out' LGBTQ Students to Parents
California's AB 1955 law safeguards LGBTQ student privacy by preventing schools from notifying parents about their child's sexual identity.
Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students
The South Western School District's installation of windows in gender-inclusive restrooms has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from advocacy groups.
New CA Law Bars Schools from Forcing Teachers to 'Out' LGBTQ Students to Parents
California's AB 1955 law safeguards LGBTQ student privacy by preventing schools from notifying parents about their child's sexual identity.
Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students
The South Western School District's installation of windows in gender-inclusive restrooms has sparked privacy concerns and criticism from advocacy groups.
Worker surveillance must comply with credit reporting rules
The CFPB emphasizes that third-party employment reports must meet FCRA consent and transparency standards to protect workers from surveillance and algorithmic bias.
Government must be careful not to kill the work-from-home golden goose
Workplace surveillance is a growing concern in remote work environments
Employers are using various forms of monitoring to track employees
Worker surveillance must comply with credit reporting rules
The CFPB emphasizes that third-party employment reports must meet FCRA consent and transparency standards to protect workers from surveillance and algorithmic bias.
Government must be careful not to kill the work-from-home golden goose
Workplace surveillance is a growing concern in remote work environments
Employers are using various forms of monitoring to track employees
EFF to Massachusetts' Highest Court: Pretrial Electronic Monitoring Should Not Eviscerate Privacy Rights
Law enforcement cannot access location monitoring data for unrelated purposes without a warrant, emphasizing the need for privacy rights even for monitored individuals.
EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.
The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.
EFF to Massachusetts' Highest Court: Pretrial Electronic Monitoring Should Not Eviscerate Privacy Rights
Law enforcement cannot access location monitoring data for unrelated purposes without a warrant, emphasizing the need for privacy rights even for monitored individuals.
EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.
The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.
Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule
Coin Center's lawsuit against the IRS over crypto transaction disclosure is permitted to proceed, highlighting concerns about privacy rights and government surveillance.
Hayward man charged with a felony for allegedly uploading nude pictures of high school girlfriend
A young man faces felony charges for distributing explicit images of his ex-girlfriend, raising significant legal and ethical questions.
Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule
Coin Center's lawsuit against the IRS over crypto transaction disclosure is permitted to proceed, highlighting concerns about privacy rights and government surveillance.
Hayward man charged with a felony for allegedly uploading nude pictures of high school girlfriend
A young man faces felony charges for distributing explicit images of his ex-girlfriend, raising significant legal and ethical questions.
U.S. Senate and Biden Administration Shamefully Renew and Expand FISA Section 702, Ushering in a Two Year Expansion of Unconstitutional Mass Surveillance
RISAA bill expands government surveillance authority, including Section 702 of FISA, with minimal reforms.
Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'
Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.
The Patriot Act 2.0
Edward Snowden criticizes FISA 702 renewal as a major privacy rights infringement.
U.S. Senate and Biden Administration Shamefully Renew and Expand FISA Section 702, Ushering in a Two Year Expansion of Unconstitutional Mass Surveillance
RISAA bill expands government surveillance authority, including Section 702 of FISA, with minimal reforms.
Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'
Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.
The Patriot Act 2.0
Edward Snowden criticizes FISA 702 renewal as a major privacy rights infringement.
You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public
The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.
The police can't track your cellphone without a warrant, judge rules
The use of StingRay technology without a warrant is unconstitutional, as ruled by a Manhattan federal judge, highlighting privacy concerns in surveillance.
Legal Aid: Adams is illegally installing gun surveillance tech in subways
Mayor Eric Adams is accused of violating the law by implementing surveillance technology without proper review.
Brooklyn Defender Services files suit against NYC Department of Correction over phone call surveillance
The class-action lawsuit accuses the New York City Department of Correction of unlawful mass surveillance of phone calls within city jails.
You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public
The rise of surveillance technology challenges traditional understandings of privacy expectations in public spaces.
The police can't track your cellphone without a warrant, judge rules
The use of StingRay technology without a warrant is unconstitutional, as ruled by a Manhattan federal judge, highlighting privacy concerns in surveillance.
Legal Aid: Adams is illegally installing gun surveillance tech in subways
Mayor Eric Adams is accused of violating the law by implementing surveillance technology without proper review.
Brooklyn Defender Services files suit against NYC Department of Correction over phone call surveillance
The class-action lawsuit accuses the New York City Department of Correction of unlawful mass surveillance of phone calls within city jails.
'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent
Organizations must seek explicit permission to use images of minors to prevent harm.
Ignorance of a child's status does not excuse the misuse of their likeness. It is crucial to consider the emotional impact on vulnerable individuals.
Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists
Forced outing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leads to mental health issues and lack of support, emphasizing the need for awareness and education on gender identity and sexuality.
'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent
Organizations must seek explicit permission to use images of minors to prevent harm.
Ignorance of a child's status does not excuse the misuse of their likeness. It is crucial to consider the emotional impact on vulnerable individuals.
Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists
Forced outing of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, leads to mental health issues and lack of support, emphasizing the need for awareness and education on gender identity and sexuality.
Advocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.
EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
Calls Mount-from Principal UN Human Rights Official, Business, and Tech Groups-To Address Dangerous Flaws in Draft UN Surveillance Treaty
Calls to add human rights protections and fix flaws in proposed UN surveillance treaty are mounting, as many flaws risk jeopardizing fundamental rights globally.
Meta to pay $1.4B to settle Texas facial recognition suit over collecting data without consent
Meta Platforms will pay $1.4 billion to Texas to settle a lawsuit over biometric data collection without consent.
The Alaska Supreme Court Takes Aerial Surveillance's Threat to Privacy Seriously, Other Courts Should Too
Alaska Supreme Court ruled warrant needed for aerial backyard photography.
Fatemeh Fannizadeh on Crypto Law, Switzerland and How KYC Is Failing
Financial surveillance and compliance with financial laws can disproportionately impact innocent individuals, leading to a call for innovative solutions like DeFi and privacy technology.
Police officers won't be forced to disclose their gender identity to state officials following lawsuit
Police officers in California no longer need to disclose their gender identity during traffic stops reporting.
University investigating after trans woman filmed and confronted in bathroom
Universities need to ensure a safe environment for all students including trans individuals.
Forced outing policies increase risks of major depression in LGBTQ+ youth
Forced outing of LGBTQ+ students can lead to increased depression, low family support, and high stress levels.
Worried About Data Brokers in California? Here's How to Protect Yourself Online | KQED
The article highlights how data brokers track personal information and the need for consumer data protection regulations.
EFF Submits Comments on FRT to Commission on Civil Rights
Governments and businesses are increasingly using facial recognition technology to track individuals, posing threats to privacy and security.
What is Fisa, and what does it mean for no-warrant spying?
The US Congress passed a two-year reauthorization of the controversial section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance on communications, sparking debates on privacy vs. security.
House Poised to Vote on Mass Spying Authority Critics Call "Patriot Act 2.0"
FBI and NSA have abused surveillance authority to collect US citizens' communications.
Michael Jackson's accusers seek to open sealed records that include nude photos of the singer
MJJ Productions is fighting to keep sealed court records, specifically nude photographs of Michael Jackson, out of the hands of his accusers.
The production company argues that the photographs were not taken willingly and are protected by a court-entered protective order.
Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
Google agreed to destroy or de-identify records from Incognito mode
Settlement mandates greater disclosure and limits on data collection
GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint
The UK's Data Protection Authority found the GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
The complaint was based on extensive anonymous testimonies highlighting the negative impact of tagging on individuals' privacy, family life, and health.
The Information Commissioner's Office issued an Enforcement Notice and formal warning to the UK's borders and immigration ministerial department.
EFF Asks Oregon Supreme Court Not to Limit Fourth Amendment Rights Based on Terms of Service
EFF is advocating for the protection of individuals' privacy rights in their browsing history.
Courts have acknowledged that browsing history reveals sensitive personal information, warranting protection under the Fourth Amendment.
EU top court upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards DW 03/21/2024
The European Court of Justice upheld the regulation of having two fingerprints on identity cards, citing the importance in preventing identity theft.
The ECJ justified the decision by stating that fingerprints are crucial for the interoperability of verification systems and can be more efficient than facial images.
Starmer says everyone should butt out' and give Kate some privacy after surgery
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the Princess of Wales' right to privacy during her recovery from surgery.
The UK privacy watchdog is assessing a breach report related to the alleged accessing of Kate's private details.