Articles tagged Privacy concerns

The US government’s absurd justification for FBI, police secrecy

Apparently, the main argument which law enforcement uses to support keeping their technologies secret is that if they were to publish their technologies or procedures, then it would make it easier for criminals to commit crimes.

Opinion

Robert L. Kinney III

• Apr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024

US government orders Google to identify who watched certain YouTube videos

Forbes writes that it has had access to several orders that name certain YouTube videos, citing one unsealed case in Kentucky regarding people who viewed content posted by someone whom law enforcement suspects of money laundering.

News

Didi Rankovic

• Mar 27, 2024

British Columbia city defends allowing grown man to change in front of girls

The City of Vernon, British Columbia, is defending a pool manager's decision to allow a grown man to change in the presence of teenage girls under the pretense that prohibiting such behavior is a violation of federal law.

Blogs

Jonathon Van Maren

• Feb 12, 2024Feb 13, 2024

Google anti-trust trial unveils Big Tech alliances throttling free speech, compromising user privacy

This alliance between tech giants throws into relief the notions of free speech and censorship, as consolidating power within a few entities can inadvertently or deliberately mold the narrative, thus sidelining alternative voices and perspectives.

Analysis

Dan Frieth

• Oct 6, 2023

Canada Post accused of spying on citizens through their mail, sharing information

While Canada Post initially refused to change their policy after being called out by the privacy commissioner, they have since promised to begin a review of the practice.

News

Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Sep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023

Tech companies may pull out of UK market if gov’t passes ‘authoritarian’ bill to scan encrypted messages

Major tech companies like Apple and Signal have warned that they will withdraw their messaging services from the UK market over fears that the forthcoming Online Safety Bill will compromise user security and privacy.

Opinion

Frank Wright

• Jul 24, 2023Apr 22, 2024

The promises of 5G are not worth the cost to security and liberty: here’s why

Unlike 4G towers that cover large areas, 5G towers are smaller and more numerous, allowing for precise location tracking. This data can be accessed by government agencies, ISPs, and data brokers, exacerbating privacy issues.

Opinion

Didi Rankovic

• Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023

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Articles tagged Privacy concerns

The US government’s absurd justification for FBI, police secrecy

British Columbia city defends allowing grown man to change in front of girls

Tech companies may pull out of UK market if gov’t passes ‘authoritarian’ bill to scan encrypted messages

The promises of 5G are not worth the cost to security and liberty: here’s why