It’s Not Just Flock. Police Can’t Be Trusted With Our Data.
An Illinois State Police database available online listed personal information, including Social Security numbers.
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How is militarisation shaping civic spaces?
This week we’re talking about how the militarisation of tech is shaping civic spaces and what ‘dual use’ technology actually means with Sophie from Corporate Watch. LinksCorporate watch: What's driving the militarisation of tech - and wh...
Apple threat notifications and spyware: what everyone should know
Since 2001, Apple has been warning its users when they may have been targeted by spyware, using email, iMessage, and banners in their accounts. But in September of this year, The post Apple threat notifications and spyware: what everyone…
What DeFlock? Week of Action Confronts the AI Surveillance State
A Kansas activist discovered that police tracked him with Flock-style cameras after he wrote an op-ed criticizing them.
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The UK Government Reportedly Ordered Apple To Weaken iCloud Security Again and Apple Is Suing
The UK Government has reportedly issued another secret order - a Technical Capability Notice - compelling Apple to weaken the security of iCloud, and Apple is taking the government to court. Privacy International is also challenging the…
First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones.
Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI.
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Human testing: Militarised technology across Southwest Asia and North Africa
This week we're talking to Marianne from SMEX about their new report looking at the differing dynamics of producing, testing, and deployment of militarized technology across the Southwest Asia and Northern African region (SWANA). Links ...
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Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, where we try and discuss the European border system wit
Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, where we try and discuss the European border system without using a single acronym Find the podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, on YouTube, or at pvcy.org/techpill #travel #border #EU
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Facial Recognition Restricted In Europe Is Being Used In India #FRT #News #india #worldnews
A Spanish company is helping India run facial recognition that would be unlawful for law enforcement in Europe under the guise of “women’s safety”. Herta Security’s system is being deployed across several Indian railway stations, temples…
FISA Section 702 Isn’t the Only Way the Government Spies on Our Communications
Telecom companies also strip privacy en masse from incarcerated people and those who communicate with them.
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Meta’s AI Wearable Could Track Users’ Emotions To Create Workouts
Meta has patented an AI wearable device that could monitor users’ voices, surroundings and physical location to tailor workouts based on mood. According to 404 Media, the system would listen to signals such as sighs, laughter and tone of…
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Humanless Resources: Uncovering AI recruitment software
Privacy International trialled two AI recruitment platforms and found concerning inconsistencies in how: identical CVs were scored differently;, design nudges towards algorithmic tools;, In some cases even higher scores for generic…
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The EU’s New EES Biometric Border System Is Causing Chaos At Airports And Raising Privacy Risks
The EU has introduced a new biometric border system that is already causing chaos at airports and raising serious privacy risks. The Entry-Exit System, or EES, requires non-EU travellers to submit fingerprints and facial scans when…
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