Privacy

U.S. tech products enable Chinese surveillance in Xinjiang

U.S. technology companies are still supplying China’s surveillance state with equipment and software for monitoring populations and censoring information, including in the Xinjiang region, despite damning revelations that have led to genocide accusations against Beijing, according to researchers.

Tech Platform Criticizes Apple’s New iPhone ‘Surveillance’ of User ‘Private Content’

WhatsApp head says Apple's new child safety tool "introduces something very concerning into the world."

China Has Enough Stolen Data for ‘Dossier’ on Every American: Former National Security Adviser

Former U.S. national security official warns Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is stealing data to compile a "dossier" on every American adult.

Apple VP acknowledges concerns about new scanning feature in internal memo

Apple unveiled the feature, aimed at preventing child exploitation, earlier this week

After Attacking ‘Racist’ Voter ID Laws, NYC Gov’t Mandates Vax Pass Targeting 2/3 of Black Residents

The Big Apple introduced a proof of vaccination requirement for bars, restaurants, gyms, public entertainment and other venues on Tuesday, after months of wrangling with rights groups about whether such measures might constitute a violation of citizens’ rights and privacy.

‘Talk to the hand, Bezos’ : Social media users skewer Amazon’s ‘nefarious’ $10 for palm print promotion

Amazon has drawn backlash on social media for being “nefarious” after offering people $10 to enroll in its controversial palm print recognition system. The tech uses biometric scanners to identify shoppers and verify payments.

Minnesotans Take Legal Action Over Critical Race Theory

A law firm has taken legal action on behalf of Minnesotans opposed to critical race theory (CRT) who argue that they’ve become victims of bullying and retaliation for speaking out against what they say is a divisive and discriminatory philosophy.

Amazon Hit with Nearly $1B Fine as Stock Drops 8.1%, Bezos Loses $13.5B

Amazon hit with $887 million fine by European privacy watchdog as it sees $148 billion in market value wiped out after missing sales forecast—Bezos still world's richest person.

China’s TikTok App Is Collecting Americans’ ‘Biometric’ Data, ‘Faceprints And Voiceprints’

TikTok's privacy policy was updated to allow the platform to collect your "faceprints and voiceprints."

California County’s Order Requires Businesses to Track COVID-19 Vaccination Status of All Employees

Health authorities in Santa Clara County, California, said that businesses are now required to determine the vaccination status of employees.

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