Articles tagged digital surveillance

Target illegally collects customers’ biometric data, class action lawsuit alleges

A class action lawsuit filed in Illinois claims retail giant Target collects and stores customers’ biometric data without obtaining proper consent, in violation of state law.

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John-Michael Dumais, The Defender

• Apr 24, 2024Apr 24, 2024

Trudeau gov’t department requests increased funding to monitor internet ‘disinformation’

The Department of Canadian Heritage, headed by Minister Pascale St-Onge, proposed a $7.1 million-a year program called the Digital Citizen Initiative, to keep up surveillance on internet users who promote 'fake news.'

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023

UK parliament passes controversial ‘Online Safety Bill’ authorizing crackdown on ‘harmful’ content

The bill's restrictions have been watered down after backlash from free speech advocates, but the measure has still sparked concerns from critics.

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Ashley Sadler

• Sep 19, 2023Sep 20, 2023

Minnesota congressman introduces bill to ban central bank digital currency

Without proper safeguards, ‘a government-issued CBDC is nothing more than a CCP-style surveillance tool that would be used to undermine the American way of life,’ Rep. Tom Emmer said.

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Ashley Sadler

• Sep 14, 2023Sep 15, 2023

Cops to change facial recognition policy after pregnant mom’s apparent wrongful arrest

Porcha Woodruff said her children 'stood there crying as I was brought away,' and that she worried the stress of the arrest and her subsequent hours in a Detroit jail could have been harmful or even fatal for her unborn baby.

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Ashley Sadler

• Aug 10, 2023Aug 11, 2023

France passes law allowing police to spy on citizens by remotely accessing phones, other devices

The new surveillance provision will cover laptops, cars, phones, and other devices, and allow the geolocation of suspects in crimes punishable by at least five years' imprisonment.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jul 7, 2023

Klaus Schwab praises Communist China’s ‘achievements,’ wants to learn from premier’s ‘vision’

The World Economic Forum chairman praised the oppressive communist nation, saying that it 'has made remarkable achievements in economy, in social development, in diplomacy, and in many other areas.'

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jun 27, 2023Apr 22, 2024

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Articles tagged digital surveillance

Target illegally collects customers’ biometric data, class action lawsuit alleges

Trudeau gov’t department requests increased funding to monitor internet ‘disinformation’

UK parliament passes controversial ‘Online Safety Bill’ authorizing crackdown on ‘harmful’ content

Minnesota congressman introduces bill to ban central bank digital currency

Cops to change facial recognition policy after pregnant mom’s apparent wrongful arrest

France passes law allowing police to spy on citizens by remotely accessing phones, other devices