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Maryland bans surveillance pricing in grocery stores, becoming the first U.S. state to prohibit using customer data to adjust prices. The law targets discriminatory practices tied to loyalty programs. CO, CA, MA, IL, and NJ are weighing similar bills. #consumerrights #privacy
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Maryland becomes the first US state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores, as other states including CO, CA, MA, IL, and NJ consider similar bills (Sanya Mansoor/The Guardian)
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We just open sourced the end to end encryption architecture behind Megatech Photos.
If you care about how private photo storage should actually work, take a look.
We just open sourced the end to end encryption architecture behind Megatech Photos.
If you care about how private photo storage should actually work, take a look.
github.com/megatech-pho...
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Cities aren't just installing parking apps. They are signing contracts that outsource surveillance to the private sector.
When you pay for street parking, you aren't just paying the city. You're paying a data broker.
The ecosystem looks like this:
Vendor collects GPS, plate, payment.
Broker aggregates it with shopping/browsing data.
Insurer/Campaign/Police buys access.
🔗 ImpracticalPrivacy.com
#TechPolicy #SurveillanceCapitalism #OpenStreetMap #Privacy #MunicipalTech
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⚖️ Looking for an exciting path into litigation, #IT #law and digital rights? We’ve got you covered! We are seeking bright new people to support our work for #privacy and #GDPR enforcement from November 2026 onwards. 📆
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FYI: EU spent millions building an age verification app nobody has to use: European Commission today adopted a recommendation pushing EU Member States to deploy anonymous, privacy-preserving age verification apps by 31 December 2026. https://ppc.land/eu-spent-millions-building-an-age-verification-app-nobody-has-to-use/ #AgeVerification #EUPolicy #Privacy #DigitalSecurity #DataProtection
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🐦🔥nemo™🐦⬛ 🇺🇦🍉Utah becomes first US state to require age verification for VPN users, targeting anonymization tools and sparking privacy, free‑speech, and technical concerns. SB 73 takes effect May 6, 2026 — read more: https://cyberinsider.com/utah-becomes-first-us-state-to-require-age-verification-for-vpn-use/ 🔒📜⚖️ #Utah #Privacy #SB73
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Dear politicians,
your push for surveillance is wrong! Not just morally, but also from a strategic perspective. In a geopolitical environment shaped by digital warfare, the data you collect on citizens will become a threat. Adversaries will try to weaponize those data, and sooner or later, they will succeed.
A transparent society is vulnerable to all sorts of malicious influence.
Privacy supports resilience! Data you don't have cannot be used by or against anyone!
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#privacy #DataProtection
#Ubuntu services hit by outages after #DDoS attack
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/01/ubuntu-services-hit-by-outages-after-ddos-attack/
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Frigate is an open-source, self-hosted NVR with real-time AI object detection for IP cameras.
It runs fully locally, integrates with Home Assistant, and lets you monitor events without relying on cloud services or handing over your recordings.
A powerful privacy-friendly alternative to cloud camera systems.
GitHub: https://github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate
More privacy-friendly tools:
https://digitalescapetools.com/
#OpenSource #SelfHosted #Privacy #HomeAssistant #Linux #SmartHome
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A screenshot of the Frigate NVR GitHub page in dark mode. The page describes Frigate as an open-source, local NVR with real-time AI object detection for IP cameras using OpenCV and TensorFlow. It highlights Home Assistant integration, MIT licensing, and support for AI accelerators for better performance.
Not everything needs AI.
Especially your personal photos.
Megatech Photos focuses on privacy and simplicity instead.
Sign up: https://megatechphotos.com
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Disneyland Now Uses Face Recognition on Visitors
Plus: The NSA tests Anthropic’s Mythos Preview to find vulnerabilities, a Finnish teen is charged over the Scattered Spider hacking spree, and more.
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Disneyland Now Uses Face Recognition on Visitors
#Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/utahs-new-law-regulating-vpns-goes-effect-next-week
#VPN #privacy #AgeVerification #censorship #IdentityVerification
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SimpleX 6.5: arrivano i canali pubblici e una fondazione indipendente
SimpleX 6.5 introduce i canali pubblici con una logica di privacy interessante: i relay vedono i messaggi, ma nessuno sa chi li ha scritti né chi li sta leggendo. E arriva anche una fondazione indipendente per la governance dei protocolli. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Con la versione 6.5, SimpleX introduce i canali pubblici.
I canali di SimpleX sono pubblici nel senso letterale: chiunque può leggere, relay inclusi. L’identità di chi scrive e di chi legge, però, resta anonima per tutti. È l’opposto di come funziona di solito, dove i contenuti vengono cifrati ma gli utenti sono identificati.
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Come funzionano i canali
In questa prima versione beta, ogni canale si appoggia a più relay, così da non dipendere da un singolo operatore. I proprietari gestiscono direttamente le proprie chiavi crittografiche e possono far girare relay propri. I canali sono inseribili nella directory pubblica di SimpleX. Anche la funzione di messaggi tra proprietari e abbonati esiste, ma è opzionale.
L’architettura completa è descritta nel whitepaper del progetto per chi vuole i dettagli tecnici.
Una fondazione per sottrarre il controllo all’azienda
L’altro annuncio riguarda la governance. SimpleX sta costituendo una fondazione indipendente, SimpleX Network Foundation, che firmerà un accordo con la società commerciale per la gestione dei protocolli e delle licenze. Secondo il team, l’accordo sarà irrevocabile e sopravviverà anche in caso di vendita o chiusura dell’azienda, con altre organizzazioni che potranno aderire in seguito.
Il riferimento al caso WordPress e Automattic è esplicito nel post del blog, citato come esempio di cosa succede quando il controllo di un progetto aperto rimane concentrato in una singola entità commerciale. Il consorzio sarà operativo entro qualche mese, il consiglio della fondazione è ancora in fase di formazione.
Crowdfunding in arrivo
Il team sta sondando l’interesse per una raccolta fondi comunitaria basata su crediti privati, legati al finanziamento di server e sviluppo. Per ora si raccolgono solo manifestazioni di interesse, nessun pagamento è aperto né accettato.
ConsiglioVPN veloce e rispettosa della privacyPassa sopra / Tocca
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French prosecutors link 15-year-old to mega-breach at state’s secure document agency
https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/30/french_gov_mega_breach_suspect/
#SimpleX Channels, SimpleX Network Consortium and Community Crowdfunding — to Preserve Freedom of Speech
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🔐 #Privacy news & updates from @privacyguides:
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Open Records Laws Reveal Automated License Plate Readers(ALPRs) Sprawling Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees.
cross-posted from: mander.xyz/post/51386289
EFF is alarmed by recent laws in several states that have blocked public access to data collected by ALPRs, including, in some cases, information derived from ALPR data. We do not support pending bills in Arizona and Connecticut that would block the public oversight capabilities that ALPR information offers.
Open Records Laws Reveal Automated License Plate Readers(ALPRs) Sprawling Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees.
cross-posted from: mander.xyz/post/51386289
EFF is alarmed by recent laws in several states that have blocked public access to data collected by ALPRs, including, in some cases, information derived from ALPR data. We do not support pending bills in Arizona and Connecticut that would block the public oversight capabilities that ALPR information offers.
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🚨 This Week In Privacy #51 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll be talking about
Ubuntu adding AI features and using it in their development pipeline 😬, we will also be covering the latest in privacy & security news. 🗞️
We will also be answering questions from the community, come say hi! 😊
🚨 This Week In Privacy #51 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll be talking about Ubuntu adding AI features and using it in their development pipeline 😬, we will also be covering the latest in privacy & security news. 🗞️ youtube.com/live/eOqAQjr... #Privacy #PrivacyGuides #TWIP
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"Europe should regulate Big Tech instead of banning kids from social media, Estonia says"
"Federal Bill Would Bring OS-Level Age Verification to the Entire U.S."
"Japan relaxes privacy laws to make itself the ‘easiest country to develop AI’"
"City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children’s Gymnastics Room as a Sales Pitch Demo, Renews Contract Anyway"
Check out the full list headlines I caught for April.
https://theprivacycloud.substack.com/p/april-2026-privacy-news-roundup
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Government Shuts Down Debate on Political Party Surveillance Bill
Nothing restores confidence in a surveillance bill quite like the government telling everyone to shut up about it.
https://www.freezenet.ca/government-shuts-down-debate-on-political-party-surveillance-bill/
#News #Privacy #Security #BillC25 #BillC4 #Canada #PersonalInformation #PoliticalParties #politics
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I disable Google Home microphone
I disable Google Chrome microphone access
"Hey Google"
Google: "Your microphone is currently disabled"
Open Records Laws Reveal #ALPRs’ Sprawling #Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees.