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In the age of mass surveillance, we are all black

Equality has finally come to the shores of America. It is called surveillance, and it is for everyone.

On Feb 11, 2014 by [email protected]

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Google gets behind USA Freedom Act on Day We Fight Back

On the occasion of a worldwide Web protest, the company plants its flag.

On Feb 11, 2014 by Miles Klee

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NSA finally hires its first privacy officer

Rebecca Richards will now lead the NSA's Civil Liberties and Privacy Office. 

On Jan 29, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Nearly half of U.S. security leaders say Snowden to thank for surveillance state debate

You can find defenders of Edward Snowden in the most unexpected of places.

On Jan 8, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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According to Edward Snowden, the NSA is trying to build a quantum computer

Kiss the power of encryption software goodbye, folks. 

On Jan 3, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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The NSA can hijack your Wi-Fi from 8 miles away

8 Mile II: Starring the NSA, you, and your Wi-Fi connection. 

On Dec 30, 2013 by Sarah Weber

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ACLU’s Christmas parody video might scare you out of Instagramming your holidays

Silent night, monitored night. 

On Dec 24, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Seattle police disable wireless mesh network over surveillance worries

New technology was put in place without a clear policy for its use.

On Nov 13, 2013 by Miles Klee

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How to buy a private island online

Careful research and a few willing friends could land you a small slice of heaven.

On Oct 2, 2013 by Miles Klee

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TrapWire surveillance system trends on Twitter thanks to WikiLeaks, Anonymous

A comprehensive new surveillance effort—including facial recognition technology—caused an uproar on Twitter after being revealed by WikiLeaks. 

On Aug 10, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy