Privacy

House Speaker Pelosi Warns Allies Not To Use Chinese Phone Company With Spying Abilities

“You cannot sell the privacy of the people of your country down the river,” Pelosi said.
By AP

Judge Says Police Can Search Company's Entire DNA Database

This is exactly what privacy advocates have been afraid of for years.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Questions Zuckerberg On Political Ads

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about disinformation and political advertising on his social media network.
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Marc Benioff Calls Facebook ‘The New Cigarettes' And Says It Should Be Broken Up

The billionaire Salesforce CEO denounced the social media company for refusing to take down fake political ads.
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Census Bureau Seeks Driver’s License Data, Including Citizenship And Eye Color

Two former Census Bureau directors said they were puzzled by the agency's request.
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These Are The Most Secure Apps For Texting

Which, honestly, isn't saying much.
By Chris Ip, Engadget

Man Accused Of Upskirting Over 500 Women Caught In The Act In Madrid

Spanish police called the suspect “one of the biggest predators of women’s privacy."
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Yes, Your Phone Is Listening In On You (But Not In The Way You Think)

There's always something ― or someone ― listening.
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Trump Admin Wants To Permanently Bring Back NSA Spy Program: Report

The program is currently halted, reportedly due to technical difficulties.
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“Big Brother on Steroids”: A Look at Newark’s 24/7 Public Surveillance System

Anyone can see what’s going on in Newark, New Jersey. Using the Citizen Virtual Patrol, the public has 24/7 access to the city’s growing network of surveillance cameras. Officials say it’s part of an effort to reduce crime and restore community trust in the police. Opponents say the system leaves room for civil rights abuse and privacy violations.
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