Tag #Government Surveillance

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Apple's Double Threat: Tariffs and Encryption Pressure

Apple faces rising iPhone prices from tariffs and a global push to weaken encryption for law enforcement access, threatening its privacy-focused brand and creating a potential security crisis.

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FBI Files on Martin Luther King Jr. Set for Early Release

A US attorney seeks to expedite the release of FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., containing potentially damaging personal information, raising questions about the Trump administration's motives and the impact on King's legacy.

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Dutch Tax Authority's RAM System Violated Privacy Laws

The Dutch tax authority's RAM system, used from 1998-2018, violated privacy laws by combining sensitive citizen data and sharing it with other agencies; a KPMG investigation revealed 20,000 selections in 2017 alone and is investigating potential fundamental rights violations.

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UK Forces Apple to Disable iPhone Security Feature, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

The UK government ordered Apple to disable its iPhone Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature, despite the National Cyber Security Centre recommending it for security, leaving millions of users vulnerable to cyberattacks and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for other countries.

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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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UK Judge Rules Apple-Government Data Privacy Case Must Be Public

A UK judge ruled that a legal battle between the UK government and Apple over access to encrypted data under Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system cannot be held in secret, rejecting government arguments about national security and highlighting the principle of open justice.

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Currency Devaluation and the Rise of CBDCs: A Systemic Risk

Since 1971, the US dollar has lost 98.8% of its value against gold, while the Spanish peseta/euro lost 99.5%; this devaluation, exceeding that of the US dollar despite ECB efforts, reflects a global trend of fiat currency devaluation exacerbated by the rise of CBDCs.

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UK Orders Apple to Create iCloud 'Backdoor,' Facing Legal Challenge

The UK government is demanding that Apple create a "backdoor" into its end-to-end encrypted iCloud Advanced Data Protection (ADP), which Apple has suspended in the UK and is challenging in court; this unprecedented demand has major implications for global data security.

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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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