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Hey, San Francisco, There Should Be Consequences When Police Spy Illegally

Oct

2025

Hey, San Francisco, There Should Be Consequences When Police Spy Illegally

The EFF argues against a San Francisco proposal to eliminate penalties for illegal police spying, stating that lawsuits are a key tool for accountability.

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California AG Sues El Cajon for Unlawful License Plate Data Sharing

Oct

2025

License Plate Readers

California AG Sues El Cajon for Unlawful License Plate Data Sharing

California's Attorney General sues El Cajon for unlawfully sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with out-of-state agencies, citing violations of state privacy law SB 34. The lawsuit highlights risks related to immigration enforcement and data misuse.

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How MSG Became Maximum Spy Garden Under Knicks Owner James Dolan

Oct

2025

Facial Recognition

How MSG Became Maximum Spy Garden Under Knicks Owner James Dolan

Madison Square Garden, under owner James Dolan, uses facial recognition to spy on and retaliate against perceived enemies, from lawyers to fans. A lawsuit reveals the extent of the 'surveillance panopticon,' raising major privacy and civil rights concerns in New York.

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Amazon's Ring Plans to Scan Everyone's Face at the Door

Oct

2025

Facial Recognition

Amazon's Ring Plans to Scan Everyone's Face at the Door

Amazon's Ring is reportedly developing a facial recognition system for its doorbells to create a shared database of 'suspicious' individuals, sparking alarm among privacy advocates.

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ICE's Surveillance Capabilities Expand Under Trump

Oct

2025

Surveillance

ICE's Surveillance Capabilities Expand Under Trump

ICE is rapidly expanding its surveillance network under Trump, acquiring tools to track cell locations, hack phones, and scan social media, sparking alarm among privacy advocates.

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Flock's Gunshot Detection Microphones Will Start Listening for Human Voices

Oct

2025

Surveillance

Flock's Gunshot Detection Microphones Will Start Listening for Human Voices

Flock Safety is upgrading its Raven gunshot detection with 'human distress' audio analysis, raising legal and privacy alarms. Critics warn the error-prone microphones will now actively listen for voices, escalating surveillance risks and potential for tragic police errors.

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The VPN Crisis: Understanding the Threats to Online Privacy and Freedom

Oct

2025

Surveillance

The VPN Crisis: Understanding the Threats to Online Privacy and Freedom

As governments increasingly target VPNs, this video explores their importance in safeguarding online privacy, the risks of potential bans, and how individuals can advocate for their continued use.

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As Abuses Mount Nationwide, Administration Calls on Court to Reject Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of License Plate Readers

Oct

2025

Surveillance

As Abuses Mount Nationwide, Administration Calls on Court to Reject Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of License Plate Readers

The Institute for Justice challenges the constitutionality of mass surveillance via automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in a lawsuit against Norfolk, VA.

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Letter: Flock Cameras Are Harmful, Not Helpful

Oct

2025

Surveillance

Letter: Flock Cameras Are Harmful, Not Helpful

A letter to the editor argues that Flock's AI surveillance cameras in Flagstaff, AZ, are an ineffective and harmful violation of privacy with little oversight.

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