"#DHS🚨is devel smart glasses:➡️allow fed agents on Am sts to auto ID “illegal aliens” from a dist -budget docs.

They'll be able🚨to pulse vast fed hldgs of biometric data -from facial recog: walking gait/ID ppl in RT.

“Project will deliver: hardware:🚨to equip agents with RT access to info/biometric ID caps in the field.”

DHS ATTY: “Reality: push in this dir affects ALL AMERICANS, ESP PROTESTORS” -🚨appl to gen GOVT #SURVEILLANCE as they're to: current IMM war.
#ICE #USPol
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-ice-glasses

Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban plan faces growing pushback over privacy and human rights concerns

Enforcing the social media ban through age verification undermines the rights of all users

https://soyacincau.com/2026/04/20/malaysia-under-16-social-media-ban-privacy-rights-concerns/

#AgeVerification #IDVerification #privacy #surveillance #dystopia #socialmedia #technology #activism #Malaysia

Deeply disappointed and angry at arts evaluators who are seemingly okay, using surveillance tech, like Placer.AI, because they see it as a shortcut to more direct and relational data collection.

Yes, let's give money to these assholes who buy and sell your data by scraping location and financial data up indiscriminately from anyone with any sort of device.

But I guess I'm the stupid one, because I'm the one that's unemployed.

#evaluation #RealEvalTalk #privacy #ethics #surveillance

PS5 Age Verification Coming to UK and Ireland, Needed for Messages and Voice Chat

In what is a rather sudden development, PS5 players are being sent notifications about age verification. At the time of writing, this is limited to players in the UK and Ireland.

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/04/ps5-age-verification-coming-to-uk-and-ireland-needed-for-messages-and-voice-chat

#Sony #PlayStation #PS5 #gaming #AgeVerification #IDVerification #privacy #surveillance #dystopia #technology #UK #Ireland

We Accepted Surveillance as Default

https://vivianvoss.net/blog/why-we-accepted-surveillance

#HackerNews #surveillance #privacy #technology #society #awareness

Palantir published a 22-point summary of CEO Alex Karp's political manifesto days after lawmakers demanded answers about its ICE surveillance tools. The company argues AI weapons will be built regardless, while its latest filing shows 54% of revenue comes from government customers. The timing suggests ideology and business strategy now align openly.

#AI #Surveillance #TechPolicy

https://www.implicator.ai/palantir-posts-22-point-manifesto-as-ice-and-maven-scrutiny-mounts/

I'm excited to give my first conference talk of the year this week at UC Open Source Summit in Berkeley!

For this brief talk I'll bring my love of activism together with disdain for surveillance capitalism, the surveillance state, and Big Tech, as well as my experience in secure open source communications — namely, Matrix and Signal.

Looking forward to seeing folks there!

https://ucospo.net/events/uc-open-2026/talks/communication-tools-surveillance-state/

#OpenSource #FOSS #Surveillance #Privacy #Security #Activism #Events #Matrix #Signal #California

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform #Section702

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/keep-pushing-we-get-10-more-days-reform-section-702

#privacy #surveillance #NSA #FISA

https://itsfoss.com/opinion/age-verification-tobacco-moment/

A landmark U.S. verdict framing social media as a harmful “product” could reshape regulation, but the response may miss the mark.

Instead of directly holding tech companies accountable for their platforms, proposals like age verification risk expanding surveillance, centralizing power in Big Tech, and sidelining open, community-run alternatives.

#Privacy #OpenSource #BigTech #Surveillance #DigitalRights #AgeVerification

#Republican Mutiny Sinks #Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless #Surveillance

https://www.wired.com/story/republican-mutiny-sinks-trumps-push-to-extend-warrantless-surveillance/

#Section702 #FISA #privacy #politics

“In an age where digital #privacy is constantly under threat, understanding global #surveillance alliances like the Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes has never been more important. These international coalitions enable widespread intelligence sharing and surveillance that can impact your personal data—no matter where you live.”
#cybersecurity #privacy
https://cyberinsider.com/5-eyes-9-eyes-14-eyes/

Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire.

Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’

These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groups

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/big-tech-breakup-parties

#FuckBigTech #cybersecurity #surveillance #CypurrCollective #BreakUpWithGoogle

Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.

Alt...

It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App

US Bill Mandates On-Device Age Verification

Buried in the definitions is a mandate that reaches every laptop, console, smart TV, and car infotainment system in the country.

https://reclaimthenet.org/us-bill-mandates-on-device-age-verification

#USA #privacy #surveillance #ParentsDecideAct #dystopia #technology #Google #Apple #AgeVerification #IDVerification

EU age verification app faces criticism after researchers reported bypassing its protections in under 2 minutes. ⚠️
Flaws include local PIN storage, editable configs, and weak controls, raising concerns over centralized identity and surveillance risk. 🔐

🔗 https://cybernews.com/security/eu-age-verification-app-hack/

#TechNews #EU #Europe #AgeVerification #Privacy #Cybersecurity #DigitalID #ID #Surveillance #Government #Politics #Security #DataProtection #FOSS #OpenSource #Identity #Regulation #OnlineSafety #PlatformPolicy

EU says its age verification app is ready, letting users prove age via ID, passport, or trusted providers for online access. 📱
Officials claim privacy safeguards and user control, but centralized checks raise concerns over data handling and anonymity online. 🔍

🔗 https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-says-age-verification-app-is-technically-ready/

#TechNews #EU #Europe #AgeVerification #Privacy #Security #DataProtection #DigitalID #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #Cybersecurity #Surveillance #Identity #Regulation #Security #Platforms #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

Audit finds Google, Microsoft and Meta set ad cookies on 55% of sites after opt-out, suggesting possible violations of privacy rules. 🔐
Companies dispute the findings, underscoring opaque tracking systems that limit user control and weaken transparency in dominant ad infrastructure. 🔍

🔗 https://www.404media.co/google-microsoft-meta-all-tracking-you-even-when-you-opt-out-according-to-an-independent-audit/

#TechNews #Google #Microsoft #Meta #Privacy #Security #Tracking #AdTech #Cookies #DataProtection #Surveillance #Transparency #FOSS #OpenWeb #Security #DigitalRights #California

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/advice-headphones-data-protection/

Modern headphones now include sensors, microphones, and AI features that go far beyond audio playback. Devices like the AirPods Pro 3 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 can track health metrics, location, and even biometric signals. This data is often routed through companion apps, raising growing concerns about how much personal information is collected, stored, and shared.

#Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights

Liberals Admit That Bill C-22 is Just the First Surveillance Step

Mass government surveillance is something the Liberals are pushing in Bill C-22, but it apparently isn't where it's going to be left.

https://www.freezenet.ca/liberals-admit-that-bill-c-22-is-just-the-first-surveillance-step/

#News #Privacy #BillC22 #Canada #government #legislation #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

The EU launched an age verification app to protect children online. A researcher broke it in two minutes. That's not actually the problem.

https://blog.ppb1701.com/highest-standards-available-for-about-two-minutes

#privacy #infosec #security #blog #ageverification #eu #surveillance #userhostile

Webloc: Analysis of Penlink's Ad-Based Geolocation Surveillance Tech

https://citizenlab.ca/research/analysis-of-penlinks-ad-based-geolocation-surveillance-tech/

#HackerNews #Webloc #Penlink #Geolocation #Surveillance #Tech #Privacy #Technology #Analysis

Bill C-22 surveillance provisions are just the first step.

Michael Geist: “The question Canadians should be asking is not whether Bill C-22 goes too far, but how much further the government plans to go.”
#canpoli #surveillance
https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/04/more-surveillance-demands-to-come-government-admits-bill-c-22s-lawful-access-provisions-could-be-expanded/

House Republicans just blocked a late night push by #MikeJohnson to extend a major surveillance law while most Americans were asleep, forcing the fight into the open. #FISA #Surveillance #Congress #Politics

The bill would have extended FISA Section 702 for five years, allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign targets that can also collect Americans’ messages if they communicate internationally... https://instagr.am/p/DXPZy3SESdR/

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.

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Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

#ThomsonReuters Shareholders Demand Investigation into #ICE Contracts

https://www.404media.co/thomson-reuters-shareholders-demand-investigation-into-ice-contracts/

#privacy #surveillance #politics #Reuters

Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.

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The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

#DonaldTrump could gain expanded surveillance powers as Congress moves to reauthorize FISA, raising concerns about how much of Americans’ private data can be collected without a warrant. #FISA #Surveillance #Privacy #Politics

FISA Section 702 allows the government to monitor foreign targets, but it can also sweep up Americans’ messages if they communicate with someone overseas. That can include t... https://instagr.am/p/DXOqgWSEd52/

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Stop Online ID Checks
"Tell your lawmakers: we need common-sense, privacy forward solutions, NOT ID checks for the internet!" #privacy #surveillance #law #internet”

https://bookmarks.kvibber.com/m/c33612cdfe9fa0a3823cc80c955bf55e

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🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“People keep approaching me about #Flocksafety. I will talk openly about my time as a developer / engineer there. But its the kind of thing that will probably unsettle you. Just be aware.

#Flock #Surveillance #lp...”

https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:m4jmanw3astpwhqp54g6yslu/post/3mjmqtee4rq25

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US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight session after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension.

https://apnews.com/article/congress-foreign-surveillance-fisa-spy-agencies-3dc3e84c3b9b03f52b84dfb3b01fc770

#surveillance #privacy #dystopia #USA #politics #technology

Stop New York’s #Surveillance and #Censorship Mandate Before It’s Too Late

We’ve seen this playbook before. Industries push for mandated technology built into consumer devices, framed as a safety measure. The safety problem doesn’t get solved; but the surveillance #infrastructure gets built, and it doesn’t stay limited to its original purpose.
#newyork #3d

https://act.eff.org/action/stop-new-york-s-surveillance-and-censorship-mandate-before-it-s-too-late

"Under two legal authorities — Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as well as Executive Order 12333 — U.S. intelligence agencies claim vast authority to target those overseas for surveillance. The executive order is especially broad, allowing bulk surveillance of foreign communications.

In theory, these surveillance powers are not supposed to be used to spy on Americans. But in practice, we know that under these authorities, the U.S. collects Americans’ data, such as their communications with foreigners. Under current law, it can then search that data without a warrant.

Recently, six legislators have also alerted the public to another way the government may be using its foreign surveillance powers to spy on Americans. In March, the lawmakers wrote a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, asking her to clarify whether using a VPN could subject Americans to warrantless government surveillance.

The problem, as the letter points out, is that it’s not always readily apparent whether VPN traffic is coming from an American or someone abroad. This raises the question: How does the intelligence community currently handle the data of Americans using VPNs?

The lawmakers’ letter notes that the government has taken the position that data of unknown origin should be treated as foreign and, as a result, “subject to few privacy protections.” In other words, the government may be treating all VPN users as “foreign,” exposing Americans using VPNs to government surveillance.

This has a number of important implications."

https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/vpn-surveillance-time-for-transparency-and-limits-on-spy-powers/

#USA #Surveillance #VPNs #Privacy #FISA #Section702

EU age verification app already hacked

Security researcher Paul Moore has demonstrated how the EU age verification app can be compromised in under 2 minutes with nothing more than physical access to a device.

https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1sn437i/eu_age_verification_app_already_hacked/

#AgeVerification #IDVerification #EU #privacy #surveillance #dystopia #technology #security