It’s been a bit of a bleak week for digital rights and privacy. Monday new powers for Ministers to age gate the entire web. Tuesday Digital ID consultation launches. Thursday news that ICO and Ofcom want to age gate sites at 13. #privacy #UK #politics

#YouTube expands #AI #deepfake detection to politicians, government officials, and journalists

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/youtube-expands-ai-deepfake-detection-to-politicians-government-officials-and-journalists/

#privacy

‚Was Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) aktuell als „zeitgemäße Ermittlungswerkzeuge“ präsentiert, liest sich für Bürgerrechtler wie der Bauplan für eine Infrastruktur zur Massenüberwachung. Ein am Donnerstag veröffentlichter Referentenentwurf aus Hubigs Ressort zur Änderung der Strafprozessordnung (StPO) sieht vor, den Strafverfolgungsbehörden zwei mächtige digitale Instrumente in die Hand zu geben: den automatisierten biometrischen Internet-Abgleich und den Einsatz KI-gestützter Analyseplattformen…..‘

Digitale Rasterfahndung: Justizministerium will biometrischen Internet-Abgleich

https://www.heise.de/news/Digitale-Rasterfahndung-Justizministerium-will-biometrischen-Internet-Abgleich-11209379.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Überwachung #Deutschland #SPD #Datenschutz #Privacy #Antireport

"A writer is suing Grammarly for turning her and other authors into ‘AI editors’ without consent"

"Journalist Julia Angwin is leading a class action lawsuit against Grammarly for violating her privacy and publicity rights."

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/a-writer-is-suing-grammarly-for-turning-her-and-other-authors-into-ai-editors-without-consent/

#Privacy

Viral '#Quittr' #Porn Addiction App Exposed the Masturbation Habits of Hundreds of Thousands of Users

https://www.404media.co/viral-quittr-porn-addiction-app-exposed-the-masturbation-habits-of-hundreds-of-thousands-of-users/

#nsfw #privacy #cybersecurity #DataBreach

Post-quantum cryptography is now operational inside the PH4NTXM live OS.

Our latest builds successfully negotiated hybrid post-quantum key exchange across multiple protocols. The system now prioritizes ML-KEM and hybrid lattice-based exchanges for TLS connections and hybrid post-quantum key exchange for SSH, while maintaining secure classical fallbacks for compatibility.

This means PH4NTXM boots as a stateless live environment with post-quantum-capable cryptography already integrated into the network stack. No external configuration required.

#ph4ntxm #linux #debian #os #live #privacy #security #opsec #infosec #research #tech #technology

The age-assurance industry shouldn't exist.

Stop age verification now, and tell your governments and service providers they cannot trust these predatory corporations.

#AgeVerification #Privacy #MassSurveillance

epicenter.works @epicenter_works have published their statement regarding several issues with the #EU's digital #EUDI-Wallet. Three particularly serious issues mentioned:

Pseudonymous use of services only exists on paper

In theory and by law, you have a right to pseudonymous usage of most services, because they have absolutely no legitimate need to know your legal identity. But companies wouldn't be obliged to provide such pseudonymous access. They can just bluntly ask for your legal identity – and if you choose to not provide it, you can't get in.

Your passport photo given away, for free

»The draft Implementing Acts now propose to include a mandatory facial image in the Wallet’s minimum person identification data set«. Whoever you have to provide with your digital legal identity gets a copy of your photo: A premium biometric data item, needlessly surrendered, for free.

Any member state can enable companies to rummage through your digital wallet

#EU Member states can decide to not issue "registration certificates" for businesses, at all. Those certificates work a bit like official IDs, e.g. for ticket inspectors, or police officers. If you look at, and verify such an ID, you know whether those people are making acceptable requests, or not. You wouldn't hand over your driving license, or your bus ticket to arbitrary strangers requesting them, would you?

A country deciding to not issue registration certificates is effectively saying things like "our ticket inspectors and police officers don't need an ID, to back up their requests".

Companies can simply set up a local business there, and treat your digital wallet like a self-service store – because requests originating from that country don't come with any registration certificates that would enable your digital wallet to ring an alarm, in case of an overreach.

https://epicenter.works/content/open-letter-concerning-the-fourth-batch-of-eidas-implementing-acts

#privacy #DigitalWallet

RE: https://social.lansky.name/@hn50/116216070625723272

Yet another reason why ID verification is unsafe at any speed 😕🤦‍♂️

#InfoSec #Privacy #Breach

@loredanacirstea @JohnKiriakou John K has spent an enormous amount of time and energy on gov't #transparency so I don't think there's a disagreement here :)

Individuals and organizations need #privacy because it is essential for autonomy in a network-connected world.

#Discord's age verification policy will require users to submit to an invasive age verification process to continue using Discord: https://u.fsf.org/4as #surveillance #privacy

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Paying without #Google: New consortium wants to remove custom #ROM hurdles

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Paying-without-Google-New-consortium-wants-to-remove-custom-ROM-hurdles-11204037.html

#FOSS #OpenSource #Android #privacy #Europe

#Microsoft krallt sich Zugangsdaten: Achtung vor dem neuen Outlook

‚Das neue Outlook ist nicht, was es auf den ersten Blick scheint: ein Ersatz für das Outlook von Microsoft Office – jedenfalls noch nicht. Was es aber auf jeden Fall ist: entschieden zu neugierig.

Microsoft lobt das neue Outlook in höchsten Tönen und will Nutzerinnen und Nutzer zum Umstieg bewegen.

Doch Achtung: Wer das neue Outlook ausprobiert, riskiert die Übertragung seiner IMAP- und SMTP-Zugangsdaten zu Mailkonten sowie sämtlicher Mails an Microsoft-Server. Zwar erklärt Microsoft, der Wechsel zurück auf die bisherigen Apps sei jederzeit möglich – die Daten liegen dann aber schon beim Unternehmen.

Microsoft kann dadurch die Mails mitlesen.…‘

https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-krallt-sich-Zugangsdaten-Achtung-vorm-neuen-Outlook-9357691.html

#Datenschutz #Daten #Privacy

The #workplace has become a #surveillance State - Cracked Labs report explores the use of motion sensors and wireless networking kit to monitor offices

„Office buildings have become like web browsers – they're full of tracking technology, a trend documented in a report out this week by Cracked Labs.

The study, titled "Tracking Indoor Location, Movement and Desk Occupancy in the Workplace," looks at how motion sensing and wireless network technology in buildings is being used to monitor the movement and behavior of office workers and visitors…“

Thanks to @wchr
https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/27/workplace_surveillance/

#Surveillance #Labour #Technology #Capitalism #SurveillanceCapitalism #Data #Privacy #Antireport

„Verschiedene Unternehmen bieten Überwachungssysteme an, welche die Nutzung von Arbeitsplätzen, Tischen und Räumen in Büros erfassen. Eine Studie stuft diese Systeme als „aufdringliche Verhaltensüberwachung“ ein, die tief in die Privatsphäre der Arbeitnehmenden eingreift….“

Sie nennen es Arbeitsplatzanalyse

https://netzpolitik.org/2024/studie-sie-nennen-es-arbeitsplatzanalyse/

#überwachung #Arbeit #überwachungskapitalismus #Kapitalismus #Daten #Privacy #Datenschutz #netzpolitik

Totale Kontrolle: Wenn der Arbeitgeber jeden Klick protokolliert

Arbeitgeber können Mitarbeiter umfassend überwachen – von Chat-Analysen bis zu Bewegungsprofilen.

„Verhaltensanalyse, Risikoerkennung, Leistungskontrolle – die digitale Überwachung am Arbeitsplatz nimmt immer ausgeklügeltere Formen an. Eine bisher zu wenig beachtete Studie des Überwachungsforschers Wolfie Christl zeigt auf, wie Microsoft und andere ihren Unternehmenskunden weitreichende Möglichkeiten zur Mitarbeiterüberwachung anbieten. Die Systeme versprechen mehr IT-Sicherheit, werfen aber auch grundlegende Fragen zum Datenschutz und zur Privatsphäre am Arbeitsplatz auf. Im Interview spricht @wchr über die problematischen Entwicklungen bei der algorithmischen Verhaltensanalyse von Beschäftigten und erklärt, warum viele dieser Praktiken in Deutschland rechtlich bedenklich sein könnten….“

https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Die-digitale-Buechse-der-Pandora-Wie-Konzerne-ihre-Mitarbeiter-ueberwachen-10202107.html

#Überwachungskapitalismus #Überwachung #Arbeit #Kontrolle #Datenschutz #Privacy

"Die österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (DSB) hat in einer Entscheidung festgestellt, dass Microsoft 365 Education Schüler illegal trackt und Daten von Schüler:innen auch für eigene Zwecke verwendet. Der Software-Riese hat auch das Recht auf Auskunft bei Microsoft 365 Education ignoriert."

https://noyb.eu/de/noyb-win-microsoft-365-education-tracks-school-children

"Während der COVID-Pandemie stellten viele Schulen schnell auf die „Cloud” um und Big Tech lieferte umgehend „Schulversionen” ihrer Produkte. Dabei schob Microsoft jedoch die gesamte Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Datenschutzgesetze auf die Schulen und nationalen Behörden ab – die jedoch kaum oder gar keine tatsächliche Kontrolle über die Verwendung der Schülerdaten in der Cloud haben. Lokale Schulen haben normalerweise nicht die Verhandlungsmacht, um sich gegen Microsoft durchzusetzen – und müssen auch rechtswidrige Verträge akzeptieren, wenn sie die Microsoft Cloud nutzen wollen."

#Microsoft #Tracking #Schule #school #Datenschutz #Privacy #Datensicherheit #Tech #Technology

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mshelton/116214301513839946

Hey Proton Mail, this is how you protect customer data privacy.

#Signal #ProtonMail #privacy

Plain language steps for digital security. Because protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer! 🖤🏴

Digital Security Checklists for Activists

https://activistchecklist.org/
@activistchecklist

#Activism #Protest #Resistance #Tech #Technology #Safety #Data #Privacy

Safety update.
WhatsApp introduced parent-managed accounts for pre-teens.

Parents can control contacts, groups, and privacy settings while messages remain end-to-end encrypted.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-pre-teens/

Follow TechNadu for security updates.
#Infosec #Privacy

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WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

The #SAFE Act is an Imperfect Vehicle for Real #Section702 Reform

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/safe-act-imperfect-vehicle-real-section-702-reform

#privacy #politics #surveillance #MassSurveillance

Daily Digest | 12 March 2026

Your daily dose of Privacy, Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity news.

5 stories you should not miss.

Read more: https://www.nicfab.eu/daily-digest/

#Privacy #AI #GDPR #Cybersecurity #TechLaw

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

The UK Information Commissioner's Office and Ofcom are pushing for tech companies to strengthen age checks.

It's disastrous that the ICO wants to somehow 'protect children’s data' by compelling 13-18 year olds to use poorly regulated digital identification products that could put their biometric data at risk.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/social-media-ico-protect-children-b2936462.html

#ageverification #privacy #digitalid #ofcom #ico #onlinesafety #ukpolitics #ukpol

Tails can be run in a virtual machine.

A virtual machine allows Tails and the host operating system to be run in parallel without the need to restart the computer when alternating between operating systems.

A virtual machine opens in a window.

Tails is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship.

Instructions: https://tails.net/doc/advanced_topics/virtualization/index.en.html
Virtual machine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine

Website: https://tails.net
Mastodon: @tails

#Tails #Linux #Privacy #Security

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Tails logo.

Published November 14, 2025 TechRadar reports that 2025 marked a sharp decline in online anonymity, from stricter age checks to moves against encryption and VPNs. 🔐🌐 Read more here: https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/from-age-verification-to-weakening-encryption-2025-saw-a-decline-in-online-anonymity-everywhere #privacy #encryption #OnlineSafety

Age verification, boon or bane? 🧐

https://itsfoss.com/news/distros-response-age-verification-laws/

#privacy #ageverification

"A little-known side effect of changes to anti-money laundering laws is that more than 100,000 small businesses in Australia will, for the first time, be required to comply with the Privacy Act, starting 1 July 2026."

#AusPol #Privacy
https://www.heliossalinger.com.au/2026/03/12/privacy-reforms-to-impact-over-100000-small-businesses/

If you want to follow the tips I wrote
for Privacy Guides' new Activism section here, you can follow the hashtag #PrivacyActivistToolbox 🧰✨

We are posting once a day about a new tip, until the end of the month.

#PrivacyGuides #Privacy #Activism

@linuxfoundation

This is the fifth in the "Meta-sponsored series" of articles from the Linux Foundation.

I was not aware the Linux Foundation produced advertising copy for big tech, let alone the machine-learning "industry".

#marketing #NoAI #Privacy #linux

If enough Canadians contact
their local representatives, as well Mark Carney's office this week, we might be spared from this authoritarian mass-surveillance measure called "Age Verification" in Canada.

The time to fight back is NOW: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/social-media-ban-for-kids-under-consideration-in-online-harms-bill-carney/

Privacy is a human right essential to safety and democracy. If we do not fight to protect it, we will lose it.

#AgeVerification #MassSurveillance #Privacy #Democracy #HumanRights #Canada #CanPoli

“This broad amendment takes power away from [UK] parliament and Ofcom and hands it to ministers. The consequence of this would be every adult having to provide their personal data, or use their body and biometric features as a key to unlock the Internet."

It doesn't address the structural causes of online harms and can be used to restrict content ideologically.

🗣️ @JamesBaker

#onlinesafety #digitalid #privacy #ageverification #freedomofexpression #ukpolitics #ukpol

🚨 Wide ranging powers to restrict Internet access in the UK have been voted through 🚨

Ministers will be able to impose digital ID checks, curfews and VPN restrictions without Parliamentary scrutiny.

This can be used on websites, social media, apps and games with no need to show there's any harm to children.

Find out more ⬇️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/mps-give-ministers-powers-to-restrict-entire-internet/

#onlinesafety #digitalid #id #privacy #ageverification #freedomofexpression #ukpolitics #ukpol

We need to push much harder against
Age Verification laws and law proposals.

Contact your local representatives NOW to tell them you firmly oppose these privacy-destroying laws that will harm democracy and civil liberties in unprecedented ways.

#AgeVerification #Privacy #MassSurveillance #Authoritarianism