Tag #Government Surveillance

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Italian NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans Targeted in Sophisticated Cyberattack

On February 8th, 2024, Don Mattia Ferrari, chaplain of Mediterranea Saving Humans, was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack using Graphite spyware by an unidentified government entity, according to CitizenLab researchers, who also found that other members of the NGO were targeted in a similar att...

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Apple Disables UK Data Encryption Feature After Government Demand

Apple has stopped offering its Advanced Data Protection encryption feature in the UK after the government reportedly demanded backdoor access to user data under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, raising concerns about user privacy and global data security.

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Serbian Protests Erupt After Railway Station Collapse

Following the November 1st collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad, Serbia, killing 15 and injuring dozens, tens of thousands protested in Belgrade, demanding accountability from President Aleksandar Vučić and other officials; protests continue, with students occupying universities and high...

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Missouri Bill Proposes Registries for Pregnant Women and Adoptive Parents

Missouri Republican lawmaker Gerard Harms introduced the "Save MO Babies Act," proposing registries for pregnant people "at risk" of abortion and prospective adoptive parents to facilitate adoptions and reduce abortions; the bill's definition of "at risk" is undefined.

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Almere's Secret Mosque Surveillance: Rights Violations and Damaged Trust

The municipality of Almere secretly infiltrated mosques in 2021 to investigate radicalization, violating privacy and religious freedom, as reported by the Amsterdam Metropool Ombudsman; this led to damaged trust and calls for systemic changes.

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DOJ Secretly Obtained Records of 43 Congressional Staffers in Leak Probe

The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained phone and text records of 43 congressional staffers and two members of Congress in a leak investigation, violating separation of powers and department policies; the Inspector General found no political motivation but criticized the DOJ's actions, which ...

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