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Ever wonder where your employer's surveillance software sends your data? Turns out, it's not just to your boss's inbox. It's a direct pipeline to Meta and Google.
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are no longer just for chasing criminals. New analysis shows police are using them for everything from checking school residency to investigating noise complaints. It's a colossal privacy fail.
Navigating the digital labyrinth to protect your data just got a whole lot harder. A new report from EPIC uncovers the infuriating tactics companies employ to keep you trapped in their data-hungry ecosystems.
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are no longer just for chasing criminals. New analysis shows police are using them for everything from checking school residency to investigating noise complaints. It's a colossal privacy fail.
Ever wonder where your employer's surveillance software sends your data? Turns out, it's not just to your boss's inbox. It's a direct pipeline to Meta and Google.
Navigating the digital labyrinth to protect your data just got a whole lot harder. A new report from EPIC uncovers the infuriating tactics companies employ to keep you trapped in their data-hungry ecosystems.
A recent victory signals a step forward for end-to-end encrypted messaging, offering a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle for digital privacy. But is it enough?
Major tech players are once again under fire for privacy concerns. The Electronic Frontier Foundation is sounding the alarm on Meta, Google, and Palantir, highlighting specific instances of alleged user trust erosion.
Canada's Parliament is on the verge of a vote that could fundamentally alter digital privacy. Bill C-22, aimed at lawful access, carries provisions that directly threaten end-to-end encryption.
A new amicus brief lands at the European Court of Human Rights, exposing the chilling reality of spyware and surveillance in Azerbaijan. It's a stark reminder of how digital tools can erode fundamental freedoms.
The promise of a federal privacy law in the U.S. is at a crossroads, and the recently proposed SECURE Data Act is drawing fire for failing to deliver meaningful protections. Critics argue it's a step backward, potentially weakening existing safeguards for millions.
Everyone wants a cleaner internet. But California's latest move? It's less about safety and more about control. The EFF isn't buying it.
The highest court in the land is wrestling with a question that cuts to the heart of modern privacy: How much can police peer into our digital lives, even passively, to solve crimes? Geofence warrants are on the chopping block.
Companies fed their data into third-party AI models for a quick win. Now, they're realizing the steep cost of lost control. The question isn't *if* they need AI sovereignty, but how fast they can get it.
The battle against online trackers is bigger than just annoying ads. EFF's Privacy Badger is now a front line in the fight against government surveillance fueled by commercial data harvesting.