Tracking how we’re being watched—and how the internet reacts every time we find out.
India is creating a ‘surveillance segregation’ state by tracking lower-caste workers
Workers are fighting back with what little power they have.
On Nov 4, 2022 by Sabah Gurmat
Inside Qatar’s hacking campaign to silence digital dissidents before the World Cup
A digital crackdown is underway in the nation.
On Sep 27, 2022 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
How local governments are surveilling workers
Bosses are increasingly watching employees do everything—at home.
On Sep 15, 2022 by Camryn Garza
‘By the time I left, I was broken’: Workers speak out against company after remote worker’s video on being monitored through webcam goes viral
The company works with AT&T, Verizon, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and Urban Outfitters.
On Jul 30, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Ex-Stop & Shop worker claims ‘Marty’ the robot is used to surveil customers—the store says it’s not true
‘Marty does not have any surveillance capabilities.’
On Feb 8, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why Massachusetts is ground-zero for the fight against facial recognition
Eight cities in Massachusetts have banned facial recognition, making it a hot spot in the country.
On Jan 28, 2022 by Jake Pitre
‘Being like this isn’t healthy’: TikToker says she called Verizon to check ex’s messages, sparking debate over partner surveillance
‘If you have a gut feeling you should trust it.’
On Dec 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
A new surveillance state is here: Inside your own home
Our homes are looking and feeling much different.
On Dec 6, 2021 by Jake Pitre
High school falsely accused by conservative outlet of forcing unvaccinated teens to wear ankle monitors
A conservative outlet misinterpreted a school’s voluntary contact tracing program.
On Aug 25, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Calls for Biden to ban facial recognition grow after GAO report’s findings
‘It is critical the Biden administration and Congress take action now.’
On Jul 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘A bleak dystopian reality’: Citizen app is now driving a patrol car in Los Angeles
They say the car is part of a pilot program in Los Angeles. But didn’t offer more details.
On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: NYPD puts down robot dog, providers sue over broadband law
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On May 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
New York takes major step to keep facial recognition from being used on children
The bill is earning praise from civil liberty and privacy groups.
On Jul 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
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
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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