2026-04-15T00:01:02Z https://yabu.me Privacy International https://yabu.me/npub1zd2y04m6et5jzz2pmqw5qhh53vqx6zeypw4z5870cwu6s34jva0sfp0zts https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/accounts/avatars/000/257/584/original/b7db2eb789336af6.png https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/accounts/avatars/000/257/584/original/b7db2eb789336af6.png https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswgwz5xrvnq2a93z4vqjul9mtjpp6fxpjvu87x5lkxz9s9n8pzqtqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47tc2hhg 🚨 BREAKING: Microsoft illegally tracked students, data watchdog finds. <br/><br/>The Austrian DPA has ruled that Microsoft 365 Education used tracking cookies without consent — illegally collecting student data - following a complaint supported by <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq4e7vl0um094j7sev6t39rprvdp5rq9g9qvc7a2vqsrufq23scm8qvpgv3z" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq4e7vl0um094j7sev6t39rprvdp5rq9g9qvc7a2vqsrufq23scm8qvpgv3z</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…gv3z</span>)</a></span><br/><br/><a href="https://noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-microsoft-365-education-tracks-school-children">https://noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-microsoft-365-education-tracks-school-children</a> 2025-10-10T20:30:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0nutjqh2n4c7zez0a982wegmvn3cruf04yj95mefemx54l7csmkqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47axqf94 BREAKING: Clearview have been told that - *shockingly* - the UK GDPR applies to their indefensible business of selling your face to foreign law enforcement agencies, after PI intervened in a recent legal case. <br/><br/><a href="https://awo.agency/articles/upper-tribunal-rules-against-clearview-ai-affirms-information-commissioners-jurisdiction/">https://awo.agency/articles/upper-tribunal-rules-against-clearview-ai-affirms-information-commissioners-jurisdiction/</a> 2025-10-08T16:00:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfj7gtjp5hlatysxj9eeqvags5l229w9ehm28rlgkxvfhsyc8m76gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47nfz4zn Update: The UK Government has reportedly issued another secret order (Technical Capability Notice) forcing Apple to weaken iCloud security.<br/><br/>But, this time it is focused on the UK. 😬 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/d101fd62-14f9-4f51-beff-ea41e8794265">https://www.ft.com/content/d101fd62-14f9-4f51-beff-ea41e8794265</a> 2025-10-01T13:12:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxwggrewm2n8y0s20avp9ajrfmyqmgmuwqs873jdgg6k4d42q7hqszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47tgxpps In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfj7gtjp5hlatysxj9eeqvags5l229w9ehm28rlgkxvfhsyc8m76gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qtrc8qa'>nevent1q…c8qa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Apple can’t undermine the E2EE of iCloud services only for the UK when those services are used worldwide. <br/><br/>If Apple breaks E2EE for the UK, it breaks it for everyone. 2025-10-01T13:12:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9yyl984u05l5hnyk278cnk5eau5wnf9cauzu20zqau2g0zu0hmuqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4749q6qh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdztcja785jwwtjvw0psclghyjs5nanxg9n5qjzngamkqvmtlvp3cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qenpmxe'>nevent1q…pmxe</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Imagine being judged not by your contribution, but by:<br/><br/>- number of emails sent<br/>- hours in meetings<br/>- how much you wiggled your mouse<br/><br/>This is the absurd reality of workplace surveillance. 2025-09-15T14:15:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsymtw85u6dqynf626sx0jmpl8jcnah990m6qq526e7j26qgqnpl5szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478vzr8f In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9yyl984u05l5hnyk278cnk5eau5wnf9cauzu20zqau2g0zu0hmuqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qmjwnkz'>nevent1q…wnkz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bossware doesn’t stop there. It includes screen recordings, keystroke logs and app use. <br/><br/>AI surveillance products can mark you as &#39;idle&#39; if you dare to use AI yourself. <br/><br/>It&#39;s infantilising, and it&#39;s happening everywhere. <br/><br/>What&#39;s even worse is that many workers aren’t told when surveillance is switched on or how this data is used. 2025-09-15T14:15:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdztcja785jwwtjvw0psclghyjs5nanxg9n5qjzngamkqvmtlvp3czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn472mwzfp Can you be trusted to get your work done? Your boss doesn&#39;t think so.<br/><br/>New research has found that ONE THIRD of all UK employers are snooping on their employees emails and web browsing.<br/><br/>This is a huge invasion of privacy. 🧵 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/14/uk-firms-bossware-monitor-workers-activity">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/14/uk-firms-bossware-monitor-workers-activity</a> 2025-09-15T14:15:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstjdlk9na3n7q0n2pf4v25qsxn8mpq6ut6ah8dwygpvdaualp0daczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47yt47lu Our Free to Protest guide provides a range of information about police surveillance capabilities so you can be prepared when you next head out. <br/><br/>pvcy.org/freetoprotest <br/><br/>#DemocracyDay 2025-09-15T13:00:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq9728r9akmlaqptvp2y25yreedan5lcen0n63qzm0nmgsazsjyvszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ck4f9p Privacy shapes who we are, but we all experience privacy differently. <br/><br/>Our backgrounds, identities &amp; circumstances affect how we can protect it, and why it matters. <br/><br/>Explore why privacy matters through diverse experiences, and how it’s evolving: <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters-0">https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters-0</a> 2025-08-26T09:00:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfcpewfsunhqrnyccmet744pamvemd9sc93u0ssehs8x3y0ly0njszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gxdpgd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8vyr9df0d0k7g570xyejne4d60eed29nsws2g0r2hhwug4spr8lspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qv0ajqw'>nevent1q…ajqw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These FRT-enabled searches are an unchecked use of surveillance powers and an historic breach of the right to privacy. Find out more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches</a> 2025-08-25T14:54:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8na2mejn4n9l2f65tmcu7kh64wh0v2ee38v6r6jqeav8acdn3m6gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47xjkqms 🚨 URGENT: We need an urgent moratorium on the use of UK passport and immigration databases for FRT searches. 2025-08-25T14:54:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8vyr9df0d0k7g570xyejne4d60eed29nsws2g0r2hhwug4spr8lszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476ez06d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8na2mejn4n9l2f65tmcu7kh64wh0v2ee38v6r6jqeav8acdn3m6gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qwn5p54'>nevent1q…5p54</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Freedom of Information (FOI) requests reveal that the UK passport and immigration databases - with over 150 million photos - have been used by police for mass facial recognition searches without a clear legal basis, or the public or parliament’s knowledge. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/</a> 2025-08-25T14:54:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0hrwshayg76gf0vz3gp8fexs5csd6vms693rr694299cfqymrvhgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47n4vuy0 We&#39;ve filed a complaint to the UK&#39;s Data Protection Regulator (ICO) against the UK Home Office’s policy and practice of collecting and processing data through two algorithms used in immigration enforcement operations. <br/><br/>Read here to find out more 👉 <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/ico-complaint-against-uks-automated-recommendation-tools-immigration-operations">https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/ico-complaint-against-uks-automated-recommendation-tools-immigration-operations</a> 2025-08-24T11:00:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz0j0rx7wpe9ajpv2cvehe6ru4rj4ej82nhq53ufksx0xfgnknrrszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47hrkdkt ⏰ UPDATE: Our case against UK Government&#39;s secret surveillance orders to be heard in 2026<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5624/update-our-case-against-uk-governments-secret-surveillance-orders-be-heard-2026">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5624/update-our-case-against-uk-governments-secret-surveillance-orders-be-heard-2026</a> 2025-08-22T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfndg654wnccn0g9f2ca48gn2339sw7x6qkkerg9x02zx6wjew4qszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47m4sazj ⚠️ We are calling for an urgent moratorium on the use of the passport and immigration databases for the purpose of FRT searches.<br/><br/>❗ These searches have skyrocketed in recent years despite there being no legislation or policy in place allowing the use of these databases for FRT. 2025-08-21T16:23:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdea58lppz6ecndk2pq9xt2ksqwjj8mel8e6ahx2uujd5x0q2y4xgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478hyq06 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs87a7accg0227rk89szy7zzun7gm75zdhfml2pvpu4y9rwnens50cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qul32e6'>nevent1q…32e6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In the first instance it can be used to generate an automated harm score which is used to set the minimum period an individual will remain subject to an ankle tag after which they may be ‘transitioned’ to a non-fitted device (“NFD”). 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsddqns8xhercgy2v7nnqv97qs3jd5526cqcwjfaru26t2t2l5uhfqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zpu4d5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyd6uzcmswn884yyj7mjv5u2mhnuje6jf4a56zkl4nvck5edp2pjqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qjpwkd0'>nevent1q…wkd0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These tools appear to have been deployed without sufficient safeguards to protect those subject to them raising concerns as to whether the Home Office is adequately complying with laws regulating the processing of personal data in the UK.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact</a> 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2f4mc2rexg9r4t867g2nt33qw7zm34f88uun5y7q52uz2mnv2sxqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47nnml6a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst6x82xqa0eu70zg4rar0ffjfs7kfrhm5f0en47levu8ggfxljymspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qvqdp66'>nevent1q…dp66</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The tool can also target specific groups based on 10 different filtering criteria including location. It is used on individuals who are subject to immigration control and who are therefore liable for detention and removal in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971 and subsequent legislation. 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs87a7accg0227rk89szy7zzun7gm75zdhfml2pvpu4y9rwnens50czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47perhap In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2f4mc2rexg9r4t867g2nt33qw7zm34f88uun5y7q52uz2mnv2sxqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qg5nn6v'>nevent1q…nn6v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The second - the Electronic Monitoring Review Tool (EMRT) is designed to assist in the context of quarterly Electronic Monitoring reviews carried out by the Home Office to decide if GPS tracking remains appropriate.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/4796/electronic-monitoring-using-gps-tags-tech-primer">https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/4796/electronic-monitoring-using-gps-tags-tech-primer</a> 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyd6uzcmswn884yyj7mjv5u2mhnuje6jf4a56zkl4nvck5edp2pjqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn479mu3hy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqsg4kwzu3qzpq0pjsmcsg92gwcjkhgsta347qyae8gltqh6mugeqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q820a84'>nevent1q…0a84</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Both of these tools are seemingly being used to make life altering decisions about migrants including about their detention, removal from the UK, and electronic monitoring through GPS tagging. 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqsg4kwzu3qzpq0pjsmcsg92gwcjkhgsta347qyae8gltqh6mugeqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47a6y20z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdea58lppz6ecndk2pq9xt2ksqwjj8mel8e6ahx2uujd5x0q2y4xgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q40nmpj'>nevent1q…nmpj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>And secondly, it can generate automated recommendations as regards whether an individual should remain subject to an ankle tag or be transitioned to an NFD.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5457/non-fitted-devices-home-offices-surveillance-arsenal-investigating-technology-behind">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5457/non-fitted-devices-home-offices-surveillance-arsenal-investigating-technology-behind</a> 2025-08-21T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw8hvpcec2m89sydff7fntdff0fryfmmcuk4v7eap9vvd0qyx7arszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47yjf92s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqwmn629rzyn9tx6c3n5ttvt4ukxupv7qy7lcej5aaq9ug8cqe7tcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qtw8ka6'>nevent1q…8ka6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The first - the Identify and Prioritise Immigration Cases tool (IPIC) generates automated recommendations and prioritises casework for immigration enforcement purposes, based on predefined “business rules.”<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5452/automating-hostile-environment-uncovering-secretive-home-office-algorithm-heart">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5452/automating-hostile-environment-uncovering-secretive-home-office-algorithm-heart</a> 2025-08-21T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst6x82xqa0eu70zg4rar0ffjfs7kfrhm5f0en47levu8ggfxljymszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47pku0xt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw8hvpcec2m89sydff7fntdff0fryfmmcuk4v7eap9vvd0qyx7arspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qxkfcjk'>nevent1q…fcjk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These recommendations inform decisions related to detention, removal, denial of services, voluntary departure, referral to other government departments. 2025-08-21T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqwmn629rzyn9tx6c3n5ttvt4ukxupv7qy7lcej5aaq9ug8cqe7tczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47dzsunj ⚠️ We filed a complaint against the use of two algorithms in UK immigration enforcement operations.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact</a> 2025-08-21T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvnywyhquxpusnmh43a8x9k0rqk3gqf36nrfsqw9txvq8xy7feqsqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn470cg2pq ICYMI We filed a complaint against the UK Home Office’s policy and practice of collecting and processing data through two algorithms which play a role in immigration enforcement operations. Automation seems to be the latest threat faced for migrants in the UK. <br/><br/>Find out more about what our concerns are and why we&#39;re asking the ICO to take action against the Home Office<br/>privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact 2025-08-20T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdxvj29tkx4achekf3gycs33rj6038ljmjmvp3r4rszkhj6x4l0jczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47fq77r7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstfpannxar8xl7prahml0wfwgyr8s0uve5ryrenmpj59ht4h2dpegpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q6k0uh6'>nevent1q…0uh6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Earlier this year, alongside @libertyHQ we brought a case to the UK&#39;s Investigatory Powers Tribunal contesting this secret regime Gabbard refers to, on the basis that this secret regime makes people&#39;s data less safe. <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/pi-apple-tcn-challenge">https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/pi-apple-tcn-challenge</a> 2025-08-19T15:00:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsthzlug7h4ts30505h3nw4wv7pv883k3f4z7vdgskm60uxx0yaa0gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47dfmlrv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdxvj29tkx4achekf3gycs33rj6038ljmjmvp3r4rszkhj6x4l0jcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qlttue4'>nevent1q…tue4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>While Gabbard&#39;s statement appears to be a positive step for American citizens, it neither changes the secret regime that exists with Technical Capability Notices nor stops the UK Government from issuing other such notices in the future. 2025-08-19T15:00:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsphech8mus707zzkd5nmw22uxvxe6mme3f4nrza8a7ys60mcezn0czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47n599df In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsthzlug7h4ts30505h3nw4wv7pv883k3f4z7vdgskm60uxx0yaa0gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q65dp5h'>nevent1q…dp5h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We remain concerned about the technical notices regime in the UK that allowed for the UK Government&#39;s unprecedented attack on individuals&#39; private data around the globe that is disproportionate and unnecessary. 2025-08-19T15:00:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstfpannxar8xl7prahml0wfwgyr8s0uve5ryrenmpj59ht4h2dpegzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn474l3nun Today, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard tweeted that the UK Government has agreed to drop its instruction to Apple to provide a back door to E2EE data. <br/><br/>🤔<br/><br/><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdj2m3rrk74o">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdj2m3rrk74o</a> 2025-08-19T15:00:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8hllvhv77grfjaafpwfdlh99ls4elkc9wjhxvwr576exkgddp30szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476yh2cl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0w5cmaa7ec8qs05x2yhtwx9lhld5qhc4pwdcr3s5hutspsnq4qqqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qhvu4pv'>nevent1q…u4pv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>- Data used to facilitate the tools comes from varied and broad datasets which, in several cases, may have been collected for wholly different purposes. 2025-08-19T13:05:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0w5cmaa7ec8qs05x2yhtwx9lhld5qhc4pwdcr3s5hutspsnq4qqqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4720qja0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxpge6aurkj0lqe9tyv95e3u5z829d2j3mdery285qhccx68zu9rqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qxw8ep0'>nevent1q…8ep0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>- The use case and large-scale processing, including of sensitive data, of these two algorithmic tools appears to be unjustified, unnecessary and disproportionate. 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxdp83hry0rs6ml56mgk9zwfsx2a3v9y8xnt0pkdaprkdmecrhfeczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47avdx7f ❗ BREAKING ❗ We&#39;ve filed a complaint against the use of two algorithms in UK immigration enforcement operations that adversely impact migrants. 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9z8njlna55l3aprvsk4fr30xcvyc78mphlqxxjwz3nyx58qlqp4czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47tsy0g3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp0dt4a8zrshd0x5dugy9p9tp5lccumgst44ltk39f2dm4v29ps9spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q0fdns9'>nevent1q…dns9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We don’t believe the Home Office is complying with the law regulating the processing of personal data in the UK by deploying these tools without sufficient safeguards to protect those subject to them.<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5639/pi-rings-alarm-bell-and-alerts-ico-about-use-algorithms-home-office-and-their-impact</a> 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspssasfmfae87x4c29cn5w2llekxwqa92xv5mqk4gmv5jr82yjzfgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47722yzq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9z8njlna55l3aprvsk4fr30xcvyc78mphlqxxjwz3nyx58qlqp4cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qn83kmr'>nevent1q…3kmr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Here are our main concerns:<br/><br/>- The non-transparent way in which tools are deployed with individuals subject to them receiving uneven, inconsistent, or incomplete information in the case of one algorithm, and little to no information in the case of the other. 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp0dt4a8zrshd0x5dugy9p9tp5lccumgst44ltk39f2dm4v29ps9szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47f8wd49 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqrgrg53pvl02k0k2jls8avkuy367gvyrwxn54t4d9ctl732f0e2cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q7ewv7j'>nevent1q…wv7j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These two automated recommendation-making tools have seemingly been deployed in immigration enforcement operations to make life altering decisions about migrants including about their detention, removal from the UK, and electronic monitoring through GPS tagging. 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqrgrg53pvl02k0k2jls8avkuy367gvyrwxn54t4d9ctl732f0e2czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47glkl62 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxdp83hry0rs6ml56mgk9zwfsx2a3v9y8xnt0pkdaprkdmecrhfecpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qxm29g8'>nevent1q…29g8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We’re asking the Information Commissioner (ICO) to take action against the Home Office to ensure the protection of migrants and their rights. <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/ico-complaint-against-uks-automated-recommendation-tools-immigration-operations">https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/ico-complaint-against-uks-automated-recommendation-tools-immigration-operations</a> 2025-08-19T13:05:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqxufs74n8ru4xhm27g9d55ejcn0ts63e5mjqy3g86cs8m57t3qdgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47jencz4 Want to stay in the know? 🤔 <br/><br/>Sign up to our weekly newsletter where we digest what’s important in the world of privacy, tech and human rights. <br/><br/>Become a PI Insider 💡<br/><br/>pvcy.org/newsletter<br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/115/031/961/450/686/690/original/7c2f078d5938c691.png"> 2025-08-15T09:00:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs04k9lpgnfcnyc90xd96gewtf5nf3u64z6tl0u7pza6mtykl8z8qszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn473xan7a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszqmx5v6n8cntngweuqltcg4rmrmuhekytgyywlf65x0fy654fdagpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q6yz6v5'>nevent1q…z6v5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The jury found that Meta had violated California&#39;s Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting private menstrual health data without users’ consent. The plaintiffs alleged that Meta was using this data for advertising purposes. <br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/appdata">https://privacyinternational.org/appdata</a> 2025-08-13T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2rj3cvnx8cmdm34w4avn397apnr884rpkngaxjrfrkf8qeh5erdgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47hek8cx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx5qmqh2m53ahuf7ue72g4w852wy7frnjfvuvaxm8mnwspfqt2raqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q3za294'>nevent1q…a294</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The lawsuit was filed in 2021 against Flo, with Meta, Google, and app analytics company Flurry subsequently being added as defendants. Flo, Google, and Flurry settled with the plaintiffs before the trial had begun, leaving Meta as the only remaining defendant. <br/><br/><a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/jury-finds-meta-broke-wiretap-law-by-collecting-data-from-period-tracker-app/">https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/jury-finds-meta-broke-wiretap-law-by-collecting-data-from-period-tracker-app/</a> 2025-08-13T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx5qmqh2m53ahuf7ue72g4w852wy7frnjfvuvaxm8mnwspfqt2raqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47y37suw Recently a Californian jury found Meta in violation of users&#39; privacy in a class-action lawsuit brought by users of period tracking app Flo. 👀 2025-08-13T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyueetz2adn9jjctym2k26hp6chyhctpgl9hy8n3y0kux7wusj0kqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47vkt37m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs04k9lpgnfcnyc90xd96gewtf5nf3u64z6tl0u7pza6mtykl8z8qspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qknz8r3'>nevent1q…z8r3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lawyers on the case said “This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech&#34;. <br/><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/05/jury-rules-meta-violated-california-privacy-laws-by-collecting-menstrual-health-data-from-flo/">https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/05/jury-rules-meta-violated-california-privacy-laws-by-collecting-menstrual-health-data-from-flo/</a> 2025-08-13T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszqmx5v6n8cntngweuqltcg4rmrmuhekytgyywlf65x0fy654fdagzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47hwf59m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2rj3cvnx8cmdm34w4avn397apnr884rpkngaxjrfrkf8qeh5erdgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qd9fffj'>nevent1q…fffj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The plaintiffs claimed that &#34;Flo allowed Google and Meta to eavesdrop on users&#39; private in-app communications&#34; between November 2016 and February 2019, despite promising Flo App users that their sensitive information would not be disclosed.<br/><br/><a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.372884/gov.uscourts.cand.372884.637.0.pdf">https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.372884/gov.uscourts.cand.372884.637.0.pdf</a> 2025-08-13T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvvdttsvqv422z4rcw796cwkul7fthj67uxjegw2efe80xcfhkmnczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47vwptal Everything you do online might be used to profile you. But who are the profilers? What do they do with your data? 🤔<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/4398/companies-control-our-secret-identities">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/4398/companies-control-our-secret-identities</a> 2025-08-12T16:23:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgpkt7yrxekex6g85yguxuraz7a3nd0tfqn0sjm4ekpehnyrw03xszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ma02yg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstjyqcn2wyv5jw6at7ual2wzvet7m2zfx5v7px2j6vezwfa8agsdgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qlgnxra'>nevent1q…nxra</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>❗ This is despite there being no legislation or policy in place allowing the use of these databases for FRT. 2025-08-12T09:22:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstjyqcn2wyv5jw6at7ual2wzvet7m2zfx5v7px2j6vezwfa8agsdgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn479atpsm 📈 Data shows a dramatic rise of Facial recognition enabled database searches over the past 6 years in the UK. Passport database queries surged from 2 in 2020 to 417 in 2023 and searches of the immigration database jumped from 16 in 2023 to 102 in 2024.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/</a> 2025-08-12T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx5jfnpn8qzttmgxdfmjy7l6jfxckejuyclcj76d22rwhue682dhczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ug6ctw ❗ We are calling for an urgent moratorium on the use of the passport and immigration databases for the purpose of FRT searches. <br/><br/>These searches have skyrocketed in recent years despite there being no legislation or policy in place allowing the use of these databases for FRT. 2025-08-11T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgu88y67f7redhs3rdgntcxlglxw9hwrdav34xr8clfttxkzwmflqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47m2glnf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp6qads538s6xwswetk89gutsh4ctst4zvpn9chsfq5r2ual3mrhgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qyetk0s'>nevent1q…tk0s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These FRT-enabled searches are an unchecked use of surveillance powers and an historic breach of the right to privacy. Find out more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches</a> 2025-08-09T13:30:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9gupn709wu2uqu36hqys8an2h5auq8tqyhujyffz7gqtum64kwrqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476u08fy 🚨 URGENT: We need an urgent moratorium on the use of UK passport and immigration databases for FRT searches. 2025-08-09T13:30:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp6qads538s6xwswetk89gutsh4ctst4zvpn9chsfq5r2ual3mrhgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476fjsgc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9gupn709wu2uqu36hqys8an2h5auq8tqyhujyffz7gqtum64kwrqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q70q55q'>nevent1q…q55q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Freedom of Information (FOI) requests reveal that the UK passport and immigration databases - with over 150 million photos - have been used by police for mass facial recognition searches without a clear legal basis, or the public or parliament’s knowledge. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/</a> 2025-08-09T13:30:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsde2yxp23vpqs260h5x04tgywxz9layqfevq050ym9j69z5y0299szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47h224ea In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswnkzqa2vn9u0qyraqjjdlctz6q60424gqr568jjchzqxnt40syrgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qffz57v'>nevent1q…z57v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These FRT-enabled searches are an unchecked use of surveillance powers and an historic breach of the right to privacy. There is currently no legislation or policy in place allowing the use of these databases for FRT. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCmkV7rKvg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCmkV7rKvg</a> 2025-08-08T14:00:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstmvh33446zldxu2vnkdyxsaru6v07fwdf8pqz9yt7rzjf2eh0m3czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47slcwcu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsde2yxp23vpqs260h5x04tgywxz9layqfevq050ym9j69z5y0299spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qjln2kj'>nevent1q…n2kj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We demand the Home Office implement an urgent moratorium on the use of the passport and immigration databases for the purpose of FRT searches. <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches</a> 2025-08-08T14:00:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswnkzqa2vn9u0qyraqjjdlctz6q60424gqr568jjchzqxnt40syrgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zzrxc2 Yesterday, alongside Big Brother Watch, we revealed the skyrocketing scale of the Home Office and Police&#39;s secret facial recognition searches of the passport and immigration databases. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/police-raid-passport-photo-data-historic-breach-privacy/</a> 2025-08-08T14:00:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0mwy78pq266hv34nmgwjt2hjpf67skxh6tdzm9rj6mf9djznvx7szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47e8hv4n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqukhanj590g50u33nyzza3hcqln629z70q7vjg80emnpcv7y60spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qyhecnk'>nevent1q…ecnk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Find out more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5635/revealed-skyrocketing-scale-uk-polices-secret-facial-recognition-searches</a> 2025-08-07T15:03:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswqlvlhag8u5q0975cysfja0j93vtglv73epzvzvsf7wptzemtz6szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47p7zt2u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfekvtd7ecl6r7ynf7ayneegpqr908aqhvg246d8wr9j0l6p3shgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qtft4hx'>nevent1q…t4hx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is despite FRT giving a far less precise match probability score than other biometrics like DNA, leading to false positive matches, and even people being wrongfully accused by UK Police and private companies.<br/><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-69055945">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-69055945</a> 2025-08-07T15:03:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdn76zemr6gzzcfjht98rzk67r4awazzx6drmy6z9zfvpmhum2ktszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47s2jlpk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswqlvlhag8u5q0975cysfja0j93vtglv73epzvzvsf7wptzemtz6spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q0s44t3'>nevent1q…44t3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In the US people have even been wrongly jailed after facial recognition errors<br/><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/29/technology/detroit-facial-recognition-false-arrests.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/29/technology/detroit-facial-recognition-false-arrests.html</a> 2025-08-07T15:03:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqqukhanj590g50u33nyzza3hcqln629z70q7vjg80emnpcv7y60szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47rseett In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdn76zemr6gzzcfjht98rzk67r4awazzx6drmy6z9zfvpmhum2ktspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qnfltm4'>nevent1q…ltm4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sir David Davis MP says “It’s outrageous that parliamentarians and the public have been kept in the dark about this extraordinary surveillance system”. He also raised concerns of the total lack of judicial check or oversight and called for it to be &#34;struck down&#34;. 2025-08-07T15:03:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2hgyucvjq5xkwvzp9zlgz9j6hpj86f7te6y8k3v5esvdkk9mttnczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47grvsll In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqzu4z88lpn6sm03wm03q5zh74mqe23rymqpwx7ch6u76h5r4r53gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qe3txjj'>nevent1q…txjj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These FRT-enabled searches are an unchecked use of surveillance powers and a historic breach to the right to privacy. There is currently no legislation or policy in place allowing the use of these databases for FRT. 2025-08-07T15:03:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs234thdr82qpz8ykcrzgwdzczk64d04xsg2lptu22perekfuat66szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47z6xfsh 🚨 NEW: Freedom of Information (FOI) requests reveal that the UK passport and immigration databases - with over 150 million photos - are being increasingly used by police for mass facial recognition searches without a clear legal basis, or the public or Parliament’s knowledge. 2025-08-07T15:03:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfekvtd7ecl6r7ynf7ayneegpqr908aqhvg246d8wr9j0l6p3shgszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn474ch7dn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0san5mlw04u4vh5qrgk74jxh3rt2npq3s3gn480tvcv2h0mk0dacpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qnx0qxa'>nevent1q…0qxa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The data shows a dramatic rise in database searches over the past 6 years, with passport database queries surging from just 2 in 2020 to 417 in 2023. Similarly, searches of the immigration database jumped from 16 in 2023 to 102 in 2024. 2025-08-07T15:03:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqmzhzmshuc8nf0j2rllcz6d8wle42qmh9mxkugrzmts9mmmz6u2szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478pypyw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs234thdr82qpz8ykcrzgwdzczk64d04xsg2lptu22perekfuat66spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qugkll4'>nevent1q…kll4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We and Big Brother Watch demand the Home Office implement an urgent moratorium on the use of the passport and immigration databases for the purpose of FRT searches. 2025-08-07T15:03:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqzu4z88lpn6sm03wm03q5zh74mqe23rymqpwx7ch6u76h5r4r53gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47x2hynz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqmzhzmshuc8nf0j2rllcz6d8wle42qmh9mxkugrzmts9mmmz6u2spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qqanxnh'>nevent1q…nxnh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We and Big Brother Watch will be instituting legal action to challenge this unregulated mass repurposing of databases which contain the details of almost all UK citizens and residents. 2025-08-07T15:03:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrucdhd3sj0vkfyglwl8zwxdwkef62yxahrcsnla6qumczmqm0qeszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn475vy05f It can be overwhelming to think about the amount of data big tech has about us. But there are things you can do.<br/><br/>For example, you might be able to ask companies to give you a copy of your data. Read this guide to learn how 💪<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/3845/71-tips-how-make-most-out-your-dsar">https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/3845/71-tips-how-make-most-out-your-dsar</a> 2025-08-07T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr0newhyf9fhwkq029vr5ljt3nnwpw8tjwz7jchxyk4m4frhpe8fgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4797sx8d 🚀 Towards regulation of private surveillance services 🚀 <br/><br/>The discussion around regulating private surveillance services is gaining momentum, but concrete action is needed. National &amp; international efforts must prioritise clear legislative and institutional measures. 2025-08-05T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswrdgyva58l4lj236qxr3h0vvz8ra5gc963a5sdvyn0rj2rqnmduszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn472gf7lx It feels like you have to give your email address to get access to EVERYTHING these days. <br/><br/>We have a guide to help you avoid that! <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/guide-step/5534/guide-making-use-disposable-email-addresses">https://privacyinternational.org/guide-step/5534/guide-making-use-disposable-email-addresses</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/114/969/911/380/555/244/original/72301a6a6e868dc3.png"> 2025-08-04T10:00:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgtnplzmk4af3kx8c3hmsny5cmzsk668gqmgzfwuaspm0gppsrq9czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn479qvhp5 It’s easy to feel like there’s nothing you can do to stop being tracked online by advertisers.<br/><br/>✨ But we want you to know that there are steps you can take right now to be a bit more protected.<br/>Read our short how-to guides 👇<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/guides/ad-blocking-101">https://privacyinternational.org/guides/ad-blocking-101</a> 2025-08-03T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs986q09fcv5d06vktv7w62vudlvq4e2wjedxcr39s7mlacdeclxcgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn473pgetw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvzhhw4l3xzlt6lxgapd80gzw28lmn0lt2nhp7zp4d2nhrdmqxn3gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q5qqjcx'>nevent1q…qjcx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We&#39;ve written extensively about the risks of FRT, from the opaque watchlists that it relies on to perform searches, to the machine endorsed bias producing potential wrongful matches - <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5322/latest-developments-facial-recognition-technology-uk">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5322/latest-developments-facial-recognition-technology-uk</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/114/960/091/174/827/364/original/b933544611bab97d.webp"> 2025-08-02T16:23:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs042vzs7yxvf9mddyxahpedr466uj59rcc83sp0q6qermp5yx7acqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47sygfn4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tmxm4n0e3ela8k7dwkvjjg05wldh25jl9r2vtxegeln20eh2uxqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qcv250q'>nevent1q…250q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Risky technologies such as FRT should always be underpinned by rigorous human oversight. This decision represents a dangerous approach to innovation within policing. 2025-08-02T16:23:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvzhhw4l3xzlt6lxgapd80gzw28lmn0lt2nhp7zp4d2nhrdmqxn3gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn473rar3m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs042vzs7yxvf9mddyxahpedr466uj59rcc83sp0q6qermp5yx7acqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q73h6gr'>nevent1q…h6gr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Humans are an essential part of the chain when it comes to automated decision making, and seeing such a big push for more FRT use happen at the same time as layoffs amid budget cuts doesn&#39;t paint a trustworthy picture for the future of policing. On the contrary, it shows us just how much decision makers dismiss the risks of normalising and entrenching a technology that still lacks appropriate regulation. 2025-08-02T16:23:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8tmxm4n0e3ela8k7dwkvjjg05wldh25jl9r2vtxegeln20eh2uxqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47xated7 The Met Police has announced it will more than double the use of Live Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on London streets while downsizing their workforce by the hundreds. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/31/met-police-to-more-than-double-use-of-live-facial-recognition">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/31/met-police-to-more-than-double-use-of-live-facial-recognition</a> 2025-08-02T16:23:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxcqm28n2jtllheh97kclxaxd3udg9hl5c26gajtp7uv20np7u35czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ykpvne In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrx799usd975u5neyuppwxk2372958wdgejr5fqauht34ypv82tuspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q9c6w0f'>nevent1q…6w0f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Let’s work towards a future where surveillance technologies are governed, transparent, and human rights compliant. 🌍<br/><br/>Read more in our joint contribution with DCAF Geneva to the Opinio Juris symposium on PMSCs: <a href="https://opiniojuris.org/2025/07/15/symposium-on-pmscs-when-surveillance-goes-private/">https://opiniojuris.org/2025/07/15/symposium-on-pmscs-when-surveillance-goes-private/</a> <br/><br/>#Privacy #HumanRights #Regulation 2025-07-31T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrx799usd975u5neyuppwxk2372958wdgejr5fqauht34ypv82tuszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ssk9ya In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8mw6txz9s5zp79s8sy0enc0tzjzds7gzcldvxr3z7lnradeg03ggpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qh325v9'>nevent1q…25v9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🛡️ Key Issues:<br/>- Unregulated surveillance can infringe on privacy, data protection, and other human rights.<br/>- Ensuring these services are transparent and accountable is crucial.<br/>- The rapid growth of private surveillance services outpaces regulatory frameworks. 2025-07-31T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqwwkqfv93cutmxnhx30m7cfsag2l2737vakvxd4nalvhsc6rvahqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ge0e8v 🔍 When Surveillance Goes Private 🔍<br/><br/>Surveillance technologies are no longer the exclusive domain of governments. The private surveillance industry is expanding rapidly, raising serious concerns for privacy, human rights, and democracy. 2025-07-31T16:23:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst7ntplhfha6jxmc6gdewq3xvcep0kl80e2ujtzppuvmm7jvvu0lqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47sler0j 🚀 Enter the Fediverse <br/><br/>We think federated social media represents a better vision for the internet. <br/><br/>Here&#39;s an exploration of what it is, and why we like it: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5578/enter-fediverse">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5578/enter-fediverse</a> 2025-07-30T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx0pmgu5sc770gefve0xpfyxwqqjq296lvy6qgdza2pkkelh5wvrszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4797atrf ⏰ Application deadline in 1 week!<br/><br/>🚨 Opportunity to support our work investigating the risks of Vision-Language Models under our militarisation of tech project.<br/><br/>⏰ If you are a researcher interested in AI &amp; human rights, please apply by 5th August: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/opportunities/5619/research-consultant-human-rights-AI">https://privacyinternational.org/opportunities/5619/research-consultant-human-rights-AI</a> 2025-07-29T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf8ajxwevj6jnlvtz8sc3v8mhvz0dxspdtghc6n2c8z3cyq7aqheczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4783ur35 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd204jgaxc45exljp7uqlecxnhn39ptxkvy824pv0kpcgq6sgzwgqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qyz9wfk'>nevent1q…9wfk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Financial Times has reported that the Goverment is “seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide it with access to secure customer data.” <br/><a href="https://on.ft.com/4o0jfbR">https://on.ft.com/4o0jfbR</a> 2025-07-28T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8n7tz0n2fj4lq6nqm37cvc05xmmmg38llk8u4x5cjtumljfvd5ngzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47a86hdk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf8ajxwevj6jnlvtz8sc3v8mhvz0dxspdtghc6n2c8z3cyq7aqhecpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qz0c39a'>nevent1q…c39a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That the US is not happy is not surprising because the fight over the Apple order is ultimately about end-to-end encryption and whether the UK Government can dictate if this vital form of digital security should exist for users worldwide. 2025-07-28T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs839chj82tnzh0ua7syect64xm99j20pvkz09pz76vaw2jsuf5zfczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47hy43hg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8n7tz0n2fj4lq6nqm37cvc05xmmmg38llk8u4x5cjtumljfvd5ngpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qr9r82r'>nevent1q…r82r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Learn more about our case: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/pi-apple-tcn-challenge">https://privacyinternational.org/legal-action/pi-apple-tcn-challenge</a> 2025-07-28T09:22:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvweq74sqt8lq2lcdh6wssf3r9nsxr57lkxg25n549wfcnrs754aczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gpja5t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszepds5adhz859jffxdyn3dyrmxga8apxdecfraqjp2tyggh5tyhgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qhud7rg'>nevent1q…d7rg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Investigatory Powers Tribunal declared that it will aim to hear much of Apple’s case, as well as PI and our co-claimants’, in public based on assumed facts. 2025-07-27T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfpwjmsmu8au6au4fhvwywkfkgjuphe76jgtu53rfv3mjcfq0cuyqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47wtvek6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvweq74sqt8lq2lcdh6wssf3r9nsxr57lkxg25n549wfcnrs754acpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qtfpc8f'>nevent1q…pc8f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>While we welcome an open hearing, the UK Government’s insistence on maintaining its ‘neither confirm nor deny’ position on the widely-discussed order is unsupportable. 2025-07-27T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszepds5adhz859jffxdyn3dyrmxga8apxdecfraqjp2tyggh5tyhgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gtnnm0 ⏰ Our case against UK Government&#39;s secret surveillance orders to be heard in 2026! But...<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5624/update-our-case-against-uk-governments-secret-surveillance-orders-be-heard-2026">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5624/update-our-case-against-uk-governments-secret-surveillance-orders-be-heard-2026</a> 2025-07-27T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszgg8wehvjy54apfj9ymy22qxscutqzz5z5z3rlx2aadqrdtfr8tgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47etd4jv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfpwjmsmu8au6au4fhvwywkfkgjuphe76jgtu53rfv3mjcfq0cuyqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qkgg3cp'>nevent1q…g3cp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The parties are being forced to sustain the fiction that the order does not exist, which may hinder our ability to grapple fully with its legal ramifications. 2025-07-27T16:23:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspgtpczyzyvfgzw684hj0r6l5zu98mr5ut27uevv3jurnaa7pxkvczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47znmcew 🚨 Yesterday Apple responded to a massive secret government power, removing data security options for millions of people. We think. We don&#39;t know - because it’s a secret power in law that shouldn’t have ever existed. <a href="https://pvcy.org/2qnMHy">https://pvcy.org/2qnMHy</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/114/048/068/924/292/521/original/88c17a03a6d2d018.jpeg"> 2025-02-22T14:43:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs06q38f7v0chlv9cmtdp9uh5n6znu3fwmgttm370sl2wpf5pl0y6qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47f64yuz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxz085nedu7vd8yundqwddyefxu4svzvcar963k0r5tak0nwwwaqgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qkk2etc'>nevent1q…2etc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So why is any of this happening? Google have given us some hints…<br/><br/>Firstly, they want to try out some new so-called ‘Privacy Enhancing Technologies’. But these do not give enough certainty or clarity about their effectiveness 🎲<br/><a href="https://blog.lukaszolejnik.com/biggest-privacy-erosion-in-10-years-on-googles-policy-change-towards-fingerprinting/">https://blog.lukaszolejnik.com/biggest-privacy-erosion-in-10-years-on-googles-policy-change-towards-fingerprinting/</a> 2025-02-19T11:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2m6l286d86hpavqn6mgv2nxhk679apqvvmu0mgeh8llvwx2kf9jqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47rcu5f9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgamvqvt49q4g98yu9ccmtwt7ncuytjk6papsy0u6z7tx5j2wfxngpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qmcr7qa'>nevent1q…r7qa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Again, in Google’s own words: <br/><br/>“users have even less control when ad tech providers use permanent and immutable identifiers, like those derived based on device fingerprinting”<br/><a href="https://privacysandbox.com/news/how-privacy-sandbox-raises-the-bar-for-ads-privacy/">https://privacysandbox.com/news/how-privacy-sandbox-raises-the-bar-for-ads-privacy/</a> 2025-02-19T11:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs29wsumxtk7cy46zwv78l2n3zjumsf4m0twvmh4ufhw5h96r97axszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ads7ud In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9ny9rn3jvr75xapqxw7jg364s8ats7t3j80kh0lcurwd90t5v27qpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qqk9qn3'>nevent1q…9qn3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Google’s shift in policy around device fingerprinting has already been criticised by the ICO in the UK<br/><br/><a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2024/12/our-response-to-google-s-policy-change-on-fingerprinting">https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2024/12/our-response-to-google-s-policy-change-on-fingerprinting</a> 2025-02-19T11:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxz085nedu7vd8yundqwddyefxu4svzvcar963k0r5tak0nwwwaqgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478v5yc6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2m6l286d86hpavqn6mgv2nxhk679apqvvmu0mgeh8llvwx2kf9jqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qvv7l0x'>nevent1q…7l0x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Consequently, even well-informed users will struggle to limit or control companies’ tracking of their web activity by fingerprinting... 2025-02-19T11:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9ny9rn3jvr75xapqxw7jg364s8ats7t3j80kh0lcurwd90t5v27qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47x4aaev In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs06q38f7v0chlv9cmtdp9uh5n6znu3fwmgttm370sl2wpf5pl0y6qpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q4qrrm6'>nevent1q…rrm6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Secondly, to more easily target and measure ads on games consoles and connected TVs, which could ensure that their dominance of online ads is not so reliant on their browser, Chrome. 2025-02-19T11:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw0xe2t8vr6u8pjfxhv9eurquumhj3jdcr097vcmt5eur5zz952sszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47tkgtsa From now on, Google will be tracking you even more than it has in the past 🤯<br/><br/>Google’s ban on device fingerprinting has ended.<br/><br/>Let’s explore the dire consequences this could have for your privacy and safety online... 🧵<br/><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm21g0052dno">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm21g0052dno</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/114/030/351/715/560/068/original/0db78eb48dbe7f60.png"> 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs29dsr0fx2u9jze6zxt5prhg4kn7eczrkzxwxy26hzyvhy8vz2xkgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47nvjc6s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx65rp874lxerveg9r3nfdu0ttnhvzlcnjas7t96qsa0nde3v5r7qpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43quaqmzf'>nevent1q…qmzf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This data collectively constitutes your device ‘fingerprint’ and may be surprisingly unique.<br/><br/>You can find out how unique your fingerprint is here: <a href="https://firstpartysimulator.org/">https://firstpartysimulator.org/</a> 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgamvqvt49q4g98yu9ccmtwt7ncuytjk6papsy0u6z7tx5j2wfxngzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47kfyp2y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgmylftzu4yhn4g04xz2ujl0k87f3x6evxffua43c5gh985p2ulagpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q44rgq9'>nevent1q…rgq9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Unlike other tracking technologies like pixels, SDKs or cookies, fingerprinting data is either integral to the device (like screen size) or things the user would not want to change (like language settings) and therefore cannot be easily removed 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgmylftzu4yhn4g04xz2ujl0k87f3x6evxffua43c5gh985p2ulagzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47pzkkc0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspgx0t2wr0wytqxgnm28r5cvrlztr0rzqprwvuywgatg7hz0d82cspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qw0mpfa'>nevent1q…mpfa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We agree with that assessment. Device fingerprinting is deceptive, secretive and undermines users’ control over their privacy. It is hard to understand and even harder to stop. 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8mneqdyhcdustg0zvm7jyyncw45q5clvyfhxlghgayem0mpkyy2szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn474czpum In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs29dsr0fx2u9jze6zxt5prhg4kn7eczrkzxwxy26hzyvhy8vz2xkgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q9hmr8l'>nevent1q…mr8l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This fingerprint can be used by businesses to track you or your activities as you browse the web.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/2976/how-do-tracking-companies-know-what-you-did-last-summer">https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/2976/how-do-tracking-companies-know-what-you-did-last-summer</a><br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/114/030/351/710/594/085/original/b853b3c55750a636.png"> 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx65rp874lxerveg9r3nfdu0ttnhvzlcnjas7t96qsa0nde3v5r7qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47w2e6qw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw0xe2t8vr6u8pjfxhv9eurquumhj3jdcr097vcmt5eur5zz952sspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qtqkg4r'>nevent1q…kg4r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Whenever you visit a webpage or use an app, you send data to companies about the device you are using. That includes:<br/><br/>📱What phone you are using and its screen size<br/>🧩 Your browser add-ons and extensions <br/>🔤 Your fonts and device memory 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspgx0t2wr0wytqxgnm28r5cvrlztr0rzqprwvuywgatg7hz0d82cszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47acev7t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8mneqdyhcdustg0zvm7jyyncw45q5clvyfhxlghgayem0mpkyy2spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qnsjse3'>nevent1q…jse3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Google is now allowing this highly intrusive practice, despite previously saying that fingerprinting “subverts user choice and is wrong”.<br/><br/><a href="https://blog.google/products/chrome/building-a-more-private-web/">https://blog.google/products/chrome/building-a-more-private-web/</a> 2025-02-19T11:38:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqq6qff4vtdcktrcyctjuewv6ussqmgyqvgupnn7dh8ayv09nfrkczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47pzq0ds Increasingly, EdTech systems are less about teaching than about monitoring, security and ‘safety’ <br/><br/>Find out more about the tools being used to surveil learners at schools <br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5463/studying-under-surveillance-securitisation-learning">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5463/studying-under-surveillance-securitisation-learning</a> 2025-01-05T12:00:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8jayqdyq3mk97dnysws98ve9mt2e6dyget0wfeegwsms046lwmwqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47e6sa23 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxrzk7mfxx4gepeq9y8u9tw5ahwdjpunsrvaj8xpjjt0c78j7kn6qpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43q2amwj0'>nevent1q…mwj0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>[6]...The bad news is it seems that the Home Office had secretly lobbied @ICONews to go easy on @Facewatch in their investigation:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/02/home-office-accused-of-secret-lobbying-for-facial-recognition-spy-company">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/02/home-office-accused-of-secret-lobbying-for-facial-recognition-spy-company</a> 2023-09-21T13:23:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxrzk7mfxx4gepeq9y8u9tw5ahwdjpunsrvaj8xpjjt0c78j7kn6qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47wyeu3l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9aqaey58gtupjuea7mjhaac02yqneccafyzdh8mlw8y4p5y2pe0spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qynecr7'>nevent1q…ecr7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>[5]...@ICONews subsequently opened an investigation into @Facewatch. That&#39;s the good news... 2023-09-21T13:22:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs84x76plwjdmapskyhxzmarllzxrzme66psfh3uwhc2446h776hcszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476l23td 🧵 [1] We were one of the signatories to @libertyhq<br/>’s letter to the Times this week, about the creeping use of facial recogntion tech (FRT) on our streets, and now in our shops…<br/><br/> <img src="https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/media_attachments/files/111/103/326/842/273/847/original/93325320d12661d4.png"> 2023-09-21T13:18:23Z