TechThe controversial mass surveillance proposal, Chat Control 2.0, is plagued by several technical and information security-related issues.
Topic: Mass surveillance
Helsingborg under 24/7 drone surveillance
SwedenAlmost all districts will be under surveillance due to organized criminality.
“Many misleading claims about Chat Control 2.0”
DebateYlva Johansson chooses to ignore the fact that a mass surveillance proposal requires mass surveillance, Karl Emil Nikka, IT security expert, writes.
Bahnhof: “Chat Control is Stasi on steroids”
Tech"The only people who will be affected by surveillance are ordinary people, businesses and other legitimate organizations", they warn.
Privacy-focused Brave builds own picture and video search engine
TechThe browser is now completely independent of Google and Microsoft for its search results.
“Most comprehensive surveillance apparatus in human history”
WorldStrong support among EU governments for new big brother law "Chat Control 2.0", according to leaked EU documents.
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Demonstration against Chat Control – Bahnhof CEO warns of risks
TechJan Karlung: "Could become the most comprehensive surveillance apparatus in human history".
Meta faces record fines for GDPR violations
TechThe tech giant is fined billions for Facebook's breach of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Ad data used to drive government surveillance
TechThe Israeli developed service "Echo" is used for monitoring citizens through our mobile phones.
Jacinda Ardern’s new role – “fighting extremism” online
WorldNew Zealand's controversial prime minister was forced to resign in January.
Sweden’s government endorses EU mass surveillance plan
SwedenMapping and searching all citizens' private messages is "an important EU initiative against a very serious crime", according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Russian technology allegedly able to track anonymous Telegram users
TechRussian Rostec's subsidiaries has developed a tool for the purpose according to The Bell.
US police have used Clearview AI around a million times
TechThe Miami police have admitted that they use the controversial facial recognition app for almost all types of crime.
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