Microsoft TikTok Privacy Concerns

Will TikTok just become U.S. spyware instead?

Microsoft has a history of working with the government for surveillance.

On Aug 10, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Mozilla VPN: All you need to know about Mozilla’s new privacy service

Mozilla, the makers of Firefox, launched a VPN service. Here's what you need to know.

On Aug 8, 2020 by Libby Cohen

Department of Justice Block California Net Neutrality Law

The government is again trying to shut down California’s net neutrality law

The saga continues.

On Aug 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Bernie Sanders Jeff Merkley Facial Recognition Bill Congress

New Democrat-backed facial recognition bill mirrors an Illinois law that’s actually been successful

The bill is similar to an Illinois law that's been at the heart of several lawsuits.

On Aug 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

House Anti Encryption Bill Lawful Access To Encrypted Data Act

Both chambers of Congress now have a version of a ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill

The Senate version of the bill was met with near-universal scorn from privacy advocates.

On Jul 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Here are the best 6 apps to send encrypted messages

Here are some ways to make your chats more secure.

On Jul 27, 2020 by Libby Cohen

Facial Recognition Scoreboard

Does your congressperson support a facial recognition ban?

The scoreboard allows people to see who is supporting a recently introduced facial recognition bill.

On Jul 22, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

NYPD facial recognition

NYPD sued for refusing to disclose records about facial recognition use

The group requested documents about the NYPD's use of facial recognition in Times Square.

On Jul 21, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Twitter end-to-end encryption

Twitter’s hack reveals glaring security concerns around DMs

There's a renewed push for the company to beef up its DM encryption following the massive hack.

On Jul 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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The 7 best ways to send an encrypted email

Here are some services you can use to send encrypted emails.

On Jul 12, 2020 by Libby Cohen

Joe Biden Bernie Sanders Net Neutrality

Biden, Sanders call for net neutrality principles to be restored

The proposal suggests restoring the FCC's 'clear authority' to take action against net neutrality violations.

On Jul 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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What are geofence warrants and how can police use them against protesters?

A bill in New York seeks to prohibit them.

On Jul 5, 2020 by Libby Cohen

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Controversial EARN IT Act clears Senate committee

The bill has been condemned as a threat to encryption.

On Jul 2, 2020 by Claire Goforth

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Everyone hates the new Republican anti-encryption bill—except for cops

It's unsurprising the bill has the backing of police organizations.

On Jun 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Ban Facial Recognition Bill Congress

Congress puts forward bill to ban use of facial recognition

The bill would put a moratorium on its use.

On Jun 25, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich