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fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
Data science
fromInfoWorld
7 hours ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
7 hours ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
17 hours ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 hours ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
Privacy professionals
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

MindsEye Developer Under Fire From Employees For Surveillance Software

Employees of Build a Rocket Boy are suing for installing invasive surveillance software without consent and mishandling redundancy processes.
#immigration
SF parents
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
US news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
SF parents
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
US news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
#first-amendment
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Indian government investigating TCS after police sting

Reports indicate that an initial inquiry, triggered by a complaint relating to religious practices, has brought to light disturbing allegations involving sexual harassment, rape, and attempts at forced religious conversion of female employees by certain individuals in supervisory roles.
Women in technology
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Norwegian politicians hope Epstein files inquiry will restore faith in democracy

The Epstein files have severely impacted Norway's trust in democracy, prompting an independent investigation into political connections and implications.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 days 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

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

Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day during a period of nine months, violating a restraining order by driving by her house after being notified of his impending termination.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

ICE's flawed justification for courthouse arrests sparks demand to free those detained

ICE provided false information to justify mass arrests at immigration courts, leading to demands for the release of those detained.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

ICE Might Be Violating America's Other Bill of Rights

ICE and CBP have faced criticism for excessive force and violations of rights, prompting legal challenges under the Fourth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.
#privacy
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

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 technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power

Reform UK plans to review asylum claims and deport around 400,000 people if elected.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's case

The Judicial Panel was charged with legally characterising any facts found by the OIOS in the course of its investigation. This process, not contemplated in existing court regulations, was designed and implemented by the bureau and established specifically for this complaint.
Law
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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
1 day ago

Judgement day for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 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.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.
Law
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

Keir Starmer is under investigation for potentially misleading parliament regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 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.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICE doubled its use of ankle monitors for legal immigrants in the past year: A very harmful phenomenon'

Ankle monitors for asylum seekers have increased significantly, impacting their lives and employment despite previous compliance with immigration authorities.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

Home Secretary vows to prosecute 'sham lawyers' exploiting asylum system for fake gay claims.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The Department of Justice offered a startling confession to a court on Tuesday, acknowledging that it repeatedly made a 'material mistaken statement of fact' while defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of noncitizens at immigration court.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
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
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ICE conducted 37 investigations into officer misconduct in last year

ICE conducted 37 use-of-force investigations last year; 18 closed and 19 pending or referred.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Alex Pretti's Past Does Not Justify the Government Killing Him

Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents using unnecessary and fatal force while peacefully observing and documenting government action in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps

House Judiciary Committee requests DOJ communications with Apple and Google regarding removal of apps that shared sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Americans Should be Terrified': Senate Dem Sounds the Alarm On ICE Breaking Down Doors' Without Warrants

And we just got this new information overnight. The Associated Press was the first to report that ICE is changing its policy. And it is now allowing its agents to forcibly enter homes without a warrant, and I just want to be clear, based solely on a more narrow administrative warrant to arrest someone on a final order of removal. Do you think this sharp turn from ICE's policy and from normal policing tactics is a violation of the Constitution's Fourth Amendment?
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Senior police praised undercover officer who lied to court about identity, papers at spycops inquiry show

Senior police authorised undercover officers to lie in court, concealing identities and prejudicing activists' fair-trial rights, prompting overturned convictions and a public inquiry.
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