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ICE’s surveillance app is a techno-authoritarian nightmare

This article discusses the dangers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) surveillance app, Mobile Fortify, which allows agents to obtain vast amounts of information on anyone by scanning their face. The app has been used over 100,000 times, including on children, and can scan for a person's face or fingerprints in government databases that include more than 200 million images. The article highlights the potential for misuse of this technology, including the possibility of misidentification and the retention of data for 15 years. The author argues that this unchecked accumulation of citizen information creates the architecture for authoritarian rule and threatens the foundations of democracy.

@Swellboy

13d

Natick, Mass., Select Board quashes Flock license plate reader pilot; Police chief apologizes & explains

After being blindsided by a Natick Police pilot of Flock Safety license plate reader technology, the Select Board this past week voted unanimously to end the trial and have the town set up a working group to explore the topic going forward.

@ghostveil

13d

Happy International Data Privacy Day (1/28)!

What new steps have you taken to secure and protect your data?

@ghostveil

14d

Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused its voice assistant of unlawfully spying on users by recording their confidential communications without consent. The settlement does not involve an admission of wrongdoing by Google. The lawsuit claimed that the information obtained from these recordings was used for targeted advertising and other purposes. This case adds to a growing number of privacy-related lawsuits against tech companies, including Apple, which settled a similar case for $95 million in 2021.

@Gino

15d

WhatsApp’s Encryption Claims Challenged by Meta Whistleblowers

Meta Whistleblowers say WhatsApp private chats can be read by the company, despite promises of end to end encryption. A lawsuit filed in US court claims Meta misled billions of users worldwide into believing their messages were fully private. Link

@unknowingvoid

16d

Discord expands age verification id system to more regions

https://reclaimthenet.org/discord-expands-age-verification-id-system-to-more-regions Discord’s push to verify users through government ids shows how safety mandates can quietly turn into systems of surveillance and is pressing forward with government id checks for users in new

@unknowingvoid

16d

TikTok to strengthen age-verification technology across EU

https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Ftechnology%2F2026%2Fjan%2F16%2Ftiktok-to-strengthen-age-verification-technology-across-eu Move comes as calls for Australia-style social media ban for under-16s grow around world, TikTok will begin to

@unknowingvoid

18d

Could there be a social media ban for children in the UK?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cy05y3kkld1o The UK government, MPs, organisations and public figures are discussing whether there should be stronger rules about children's access to social media - including an Australia-style ban for under-16s.

@tylerknowsnothing

19d

Gadgets For People Who Don't Trust The Government

Super interesting video. NOTE: Not for people who wanna burn shit down since that's not what anarchy has to be.

@ghostveil

20d

Gmail, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn: They already scan your messages

This blog post from Tuta explains how major tech companies like Gmail, Microsoft, Meta, and LinkedIn voluntarily scan user messages under Regulation (EU) 2021/1232. The regulation allows for the scanning of data to detect child sexual abuse material, but critics argue it represents a significant intrusion into privacy without sufficient evidence of proportionality. Microsoft and LinkedIn reported minimal flagged content, while Meta reported higher figures. The post emphasizes the importance of privacy and suggests alternatives to these services.

@Gino

19d

Post Moderation

I noticed some automatic post moderation (I’m assuming it’s Digg’s AI). I think we should have more control and transparency over how it works. Right now I can’t adjust it myself, but I’d like to improve this once the tooling is in a better place.Until we have better controls, m

@ghostveil

24d

TSA Facial Recognition Raises Traveler Rights Concerns

Scholar McKenly Redmon argues that TSA's facial recognition technology at airports risks coercing consent, perpetuating bias, and undermining civil liberties. Redmon contends that the TSA's deployment of biometric screenings threatens privacy, fairness, and civil rights. She highlights concerns about ambiguous signage, officer pressure, and the lack of transparency on demographic performance. Redmon calls for stronger oversight, clearer consent procedures, and stricter limits on data retention to protect traveler rights.

@unknowingvoid

23d

Found this on sharkey.world

https://sharkey.world/notes/ahkbbbfkmtls2832 Incase you don't have Sharkey, here is a Mastodon link https://mastodon.social/@Tutanota/115904352643767183

@Gino

24d

Confer.to: Finally, an AI that doesn’t require you to trust it

I’ve been testing confer.to — Moxie Marlinspike’s end-to-end encrypted LLM. No, it’s not “just another AI chatbot.”Yes, it’s actually private. Here’s why it stands out: E2EE by design — Your prompts are encrypted client-side. Even Confer can’t read them. No account, no tracki

@ghostveil

25d

Starlink ISP new privacy policy allows AI training with users personal data

The new policy is opt-in by default, but can be changed in the settings.

@ecstasy

26d

./ - Hitchhiker's Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of online privacy, anonymity, and security. It explains various techniques and tools to mitigate tracking, de-anonymization, and surveillance by different entities, including ISPs, governments, and online platforms. The guide covers topics such as IP hiding, DNS privacy, browser fingerprinting, and the use of Tor, VPNs, and encrypted communications. It also discusses the importance of operational security (OPSEC) and the limitations of anonymity in the digital age. The guide is intended for individuals seeking to understand and enhance their online privacy and security.

@Gino

26d

Bitchat is getting serious

Bitchat just got a fresh update. 📸 Photos + 🎙️ audio notes over Bluetooth mesh 📡 Better routing = more stable meshes + longer range 🧅 Uses @torproject’s Arti for speed + reliability 🔍 3rd-party security audit done, findings addressed Worth a look: bitchat.free What

@Gino

27d

An AI chatbot that can’t read your chats?

Signal’s founder just launched Confer, an AI chatbot built with Signal-level privacy in mind. Chats are end-to-end encrypted, not stored, and not used for training or ads. Even the servers can’t read them. The code is open source, and remote attestation lets you verify what’s act

@Gino

27d

/Private is Privacy

The /privacy slug is currently protected and can’t be created, which is unfortunate given how established and widely discussed privacy is as a topic. For now, /private is the space for privacy-focused conversations.

@TheUncivilEngineer

27d

DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) - Hak5 Threat Wire 🕵️

Good little synopsis on the recent Privacy laws that went into effect in California x just a few weeks ago ~ Further reading at Ars Technica 📰 [[[https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/data-broker-hoarding-is-rampant-new-law-lets-consumers-fight-back/]]]

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ICE’s surveillance app is a techno-authoritarian nightmare

Natick, Mass., Select Board quashes Flock license plate reader pilot; Police chief apologizes & explains

Happy International Data Privacy Day (1/28)!

Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

WhatsApp’s Encryption Claims Challenged by Meta Whistleblowers

Discord expands age verification id system to more regions

TikTok to strengthen age-verification technology across EU

Could there be a social media ban for children in the UK?

Gadgets For People Who Don't Trust The Government

Gmail, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn: They already scan your messages

Post Moderation

TSA Facial Recognition Raises Traveler Rights Concerns

Found this on sharkey.world

Confer.to: Finally, an AI that doesn’t require you to trust it

Starlink ISP new privacy policy allows AI training with users personal data

./ - Hitchhiker's Guide

Bitchat is getting serious

An AI chatbot that can’t read your chats?

/Private is Privacy

DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) - Hak5 Threat Wire 🕵️

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