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    Federal Court Mandates Warrants for Backdoor Surveillance Searches

    January 22, 2025 • 1 min read

    A landmark federal court ruling declares warrantless backdoor searches of Americans' private communications under Section 702 unconstitutional. The decision challenges law enforcement's current practices and arrives as Congress faces pressure to reform surveillance legislation ahead of its 2026 expiration.

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    Breaking Free from Algorithm Control: The Power of RSS Feeds

    January 20, 2025 • 1 min read

    As social media platforms increasingly dictate content through opaque algorithms, RSS feeds offer a path to algorithmic independence. This guide explores how RSS technology empowers users to take back control of their content consumption while supporting a more open and decentralized web.

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    Supreme Court Likely to Uphold Texas Age Verification Law for Adult Websites

    January 20, 2025 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court appears set to uphold Texas legislation requiring age verification for accessing pornographic websites, with conservative justices expressing strong support during oral arguments. The case highlights growing concerns about protecting minors from explicit online content while balancing adult constitutional rights.

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    Google Eases Device Fingerprinting Restrictions in Advertising Policy Update

    January 18, 2025 • 1 min read

    Google has quietly modified its advertising policies to permit device fingerprinting tracking, marking a significant shift in user privacy stance. The discreet policy change enables advertisers to collect device-specific data, raising concerns about persistent tracking capabilities even when users employ privacy protection measures.

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    Major Data Breach at Wolf Haldenstein Law Firm Exposes 3.5 Million Americans' Sensitive Data

    January 17, 2025 • 1 min read

    A significant cybersecurity incident at Wolf Haldenstein law firm has compromised sensitive personal information of 3.5 million individuals, including Social Security numbers and medical data. The breach went undetected for months before discovery in April 2024, raising concerns about identity theft and fraud risks.

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    FTC Bans GM from Selling Driver Data Following Privacy Investigation

    January 16, 2025 • 1 min read

    General Motors faces a five-year ban on selling customer driving data after an FTC investigation revealed unauthorized data collection and sharing through its OnStar program. The settlement requires explicit consent for data collection and easier opt-out options for vehicle tracking.

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    Apple Enhances iOS Privacy with Groundbreaking Photo Search Encryption

    January 15, 2025 • 1 min read

    Apple introduces innovative homomorphic encryption in iOS 18's Photos app, enabling powerful search capabilities while maintaining user privacy. The new system processes search queries without exposing photo content to servers, marking a significant advancement in balancing functionality with data protection.

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    Location Data Broker's Massive Breach Exposes Privacy Vulnerabilities Following FTC Action

    January 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    A catastrophic data breach at Gravy Analytics compromised 17 terabytes of sensitive location data from millions of mobile devices, occurring shortly after FTC mandated privacy reforms. The incident exposes widespread collection of user location data through popular apps and raises concerns about industry security practices.

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    Major Privacy Breach: Data Broker Exposes Location History of Millions Through iPhone App Tracking

    January 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    A significant security breach at Gravy Analytics has compromised sensitive location data from millions of iPhone and Android users through popular apps. The incident, occurring shortly after FTC restrictions on the company, raises alarming concerns about data broker practices and personal privacy protection.

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    AI-Powered Border Control: The Hidden Cost of Predictive Travel Surveillance

    January 13, 2025 • 2 min read

    As AI surveillance systems increasingly determine who can cross borders, human rights advocates raise alarms about the lack of transparency and accountability. Companies like Travizory are developing opaque algorithmic systems that profile travelers, while those affected struggle to understand how they're being evaluated.

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