#Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/26/xprize-founder-says-humans-behave-better-when-theyre-being-watched/

#privacy #surveillance #Diamandis

NC Newsline: Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind. “As law enforcement agencies increasingly embrace AI, some civil liberties advocates, legal scholars and policing experts warn that the technology could amplify surveillance, introduce hidden biases into investigations and make it harder to challenge evidence in court. They also worry about a future in which AI takes […]

The #Pentagon Is Looking Into the #Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials

https://www.wired.com/story/the-pentagon-is-looking-into-the-dialog-data-exposure-for-unmasking-national-security-officials/

#privacy #politics #DataBreach #Thiel

Citizen Lab confirmed this week that Russian authorities used Cellebrite to extract a detained activist’s phone, then searched it for political contacts to build a prosecution.

This is the exact threat Zerion was built for. Forensic tool detection (Cellebrite, GrayKey, ADB) locks the app instantly. Hidden profiles keep separate identities behind separate passwords. Auto-wipe triggers on failed unlocks.

Encryption isn’t enough when they hold the device.

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#privacy #tor #foss

Hate “The Algorithm?” #RSS Is One of the Tools You’ve Been Looking For

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/hate-algorithm-rss-one-tools-youve-been-looking

#privacy #FOSS

Lawmakers Must Act Now to Prevent Armed #Police Drones

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/lawmakers-must-act-now-prevent-armed-police-drones

#surveillance #privacy

We Can Still Stop #California’s #3DPrinter #Surveillance Scheme

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/we-can-still-stop-californias-3d-printer-surveillance-scheme

#privacy #AB2047

Nearly a million passports just exposed on the public internet—and anyone could access them with a simple URL

https://cambridgeanalytica.org/data-breaches-scandals/passports-driver-licenses-exposed-public-internet-2026-51096/

#cybersecurity #privacy #DataBreach #Europe #passport

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some say first impressions are important, more when you are trying to convince friends and family to join you in ArcaneChat

that is why the next ArcaneChat version comes with a new revamped welcome screen!

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#ArcaneChat #ArcaneChatSpoilers #decentralization #opensource #design #UI #privacy #security #encryption #e2ee #android #anonymous #SoftwareDevelopment #androiddev #europe #european #autonomy #diday

Interesting ... Electric car vendor polestar withdraws from the US market.

Why? Because they use extensive networking for data colleciton. And as we all know, the US are the most privacy and data protection aware country in the world. Therefore it's only logical that they're banned from the US market, as long as they don't offer data friedly cars without connectivity.

Guess what, Polestar prefers withdrawing rather than changing their data and connection policy. Fortunately, there are alternatives to Polestar. Spoiler: Tesla isn't.

#polestar #privacy #dataprotection

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Cars-are-too-connected-Polestar-withdraws-from-the-US-market-11345344.html

#DOJ Stopped From Requiring #Apple and #Google to Hand Over the Data of 100,000 People

https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/06/26/doj-stopped-from-requiring-apple-and-google-to-hand-over-the-data-of-100-000-people/

#privacy #politics #EZLynk

#Poland busts SIM-swapping gang tied to millions in #crypto theft

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poland-busts-sim-swapping-gang-tied-to-millions-in-crypto-theft/

#SIMSwap #privacy #cybersecurity #cybercrime

Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer by Mike Chapple et al, 2025

A fast, accurate, and up-to-date desk reference for information security and privacy practitioners everywhere Information security and privacy roles demand up-to-date knowledge coming from a seemingly countless number of sources.

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...including several certifications—like the CISM, CIPP, and CISSP—legislation and regulations issued by state and national governments, guidance from local and industry organizations, and even international bodies, like the European Union. The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems. An expert team of writers—Joe Shelley, James Michael Stewart, and the bestselling technical author, Mike Chapple—draw on decades of combined technology and education experience to deliver organized and accessible coverage of: Security and Privacy Foundations Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Security Architecture and Design Identity and Access Management Data Protection and Privacy Engineering Security and Privacy Incident Management Network Security and Privacy Protections Security Assessment and Testing Endpoint and Device Security Application Security Cryptography Essentials Physical and Environmental Security Legal and Ethical Considerations Threat Intelligence and Cyber Defense Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference is a must-have resource for CISOs, CSOs, Chief Privacy Officers, and other information security and privacy professionals seeking a reliable, accurate, and fast way to answer the questions they encounter at work every single day.

The EU is pushing Chat Control to turn your phone into a state wiretap.Standard VPNs won't save you when DPI firewalls instantly flag their handshakes. Encryption means nothing if your metadata screams "VPN".
I built Celestride as a direct middle finger to mass surveillance. It uses VLESS-Reality to hijack trusted TLS1.3 signatures.The state firewall thinks you're just loading microsoft.com.Zero logs, passwordless.
Evolve your threat model: https://celestride.pro
#privacy #ChatControl #infosec

Why do privacy tools still require email/password combos? Every week another provider gets breached and user data leaks. With EU data retention and Chat Control threats, hoarding credentials is a liability.

I built Celestride completely passwordless—OTP only. No password hashes to hack, nothing to leak. Plus, your traffic is fully wrapped in VLESS-Reality to keep local ISPs blind.

Try it out: https://celestride.pro

#infosec #privacy #passwordless #VLESS #vpn

Monday, June 29 could become a defining day for online privacy in Europe.

The EU’s final trilogue on Chat Control 2.0 could decide the future of one of the bloc’s most controversial surveillance proposals. Critics warn it could pave the way for mandatory message scanning, encryption backdoors, and unprecedented access to private communications and potentially affecting apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram.

The decision won’t just impact Europe. It could shape the future of encrypted messaging and digital privacy worldwide.

The “nothing to hide” argument—that you shouldn’t fear surveillance unless you’re hiding wrongdoing—is a fallacy. Privacy protects everyday life from misuse, errors, and abuse. #Privacy #Surveillance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_to_hide_argument 🤔🛡️

Chat Control: The Future of Privacy in the EU Will Be Decided on Monday

On Monday, June 29, European Union negotiators will meet. They will discuss a draft regulation on preventing and combating sexual…

https://vsx.global/on-monday-june-29-a-decision-on-chat-control-regulations-may-be-made-in-the-eu/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Data brokers re-list you after removal. We send a new guide every Friday. #databrokers #privacy #indigoprivacy

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We Can Still Stop California's 3D Printer Surveillance Scheme

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/we-can-still-stop-californias-3d-printer-surveillance-scheme

#HackerNews #3Dprinting #Surveillance #California #Privacy #TechForGood #EFF

📲 Privacy (also social justice) and predictive technology is at odds with each other.
⚠️ Capitalism 101: "create the problem you want to solve in the world"
#privacy #privacymatters #surveillancecapitalism #predictiveai #algorithm

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