Spying and Surveillance
The head of Operation Warp Speed told the Wall Street Journal all Warp Speed vaccine recipients in the U.S. will be monitored by “incredibly precise … tracking systems” … #covidvaccine
People often argue about their effectiveness and usefulness of surveillance. Here are some of the pros and cons of surveillance.
Signed As Law: Vermont Bans Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Last week, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill into law that bans police from using facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the operation of a growing national facial recognition network.
Grim New Study Calculates How Many Times Per Week Security Cameras Record Americans
A new study by Safety.org attempts to figure out how many times per week security cameras record Americans.
Judge Upends Vallejo, California’s Use of Stingray Surveillance
Cops in Vallejo, California have put their controversial cell-phone surveillance tool back in the box, after a judge released a tentative ruling.
Virtual School Dangers: The Hazards Of A Police State Education During COVID-19
The police state machinery could become even more evident with the intense level of virtual engagement and online classes.
US Surveillance Bill 6666: The Devil in the Details
H.R. 6666 does not ensure privacy. It also sets the stage for multiple violations of our constitutional rights, including the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Ninth amendments #traceact
From 9/11 to COVID-19, It’s Been a Perpetual State of Emergency – Here’s What YOU Can Do!
For those coming of age today and for the rest of us who are muddling along through this dystopian nightmare, here are a few bits of advice that will hopefully help as we navigate the perils ahead. #freedom
Senate Votes To Allow FBI And CIA To Spy On Web Browsing History Without Warrants
Senate and amendments to the Patriot Act
Byproduct of Iran Conflict: Increased Surveillance and Detained Iranian-Americans
The Iranian-American conflict can have dire consequences on American soil.
The Origins of the Thought Police—and Why They Scare Us
How do you maintain a grip on the truth during propaganda?
Killing Julian Assange: Justice Denied When Exposing Official Wrongdoing
Julian Assange in extradition case
Concealed in regular safety helmets or uniform hats, these lightweight, wireless sensors constantly monitor the wearer’s brainwaves and stream the data to computers that use artificial intelligence algorithms to detect emotional spikes such as depression, anxiety or rage. #humanbrainproject
A casual announcement made Wednesday by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos that his company is writing facial recognition regulations for legislators to enact is exactly what “digital rights activists have been warning” would emerge from Silicon Valley unless lawmakers pass a full ban on facial recognition surveillance. #facialrecognition #BanFacialRecognition