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Signal May Leave Canada Over Bill C-22
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (244+ words) Home > News > Government > Signal May Leave Canada Over Bill C-22 Signal has warned it could leave Canada rather than comply with Bill C-22 if the proposed law forces the company to weaken the privacy protections behind its encrypted messaging service. Signal vice-president…...
Should Syracuse ban businesses from using biometric surveillance? Lawmakers to decide Monday
29+ min ago (279+ words) Syracuse Common Councilors Monday are expected to thrust the city into the debate over biometric surveillance. Lawmakers are expected to vote on legislation that would ban it from businesses in Syracuse. Biometric surveillance uses information ranging from facial features to…...
Rights group decries surveillance of journalists, others
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (485+ words) May 18, 2026 by Musa Umar Bologi, Abuja Spaces for Change (S4 C), a civil society and advocacy group, has warned against the growing use of surveillance technology by government institutions to target journalists, activists and human rights defenders." The group raised the alarm…...
The EU's plan to tackle 'cookie fatigue"
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (588+ words) Many Europeans have long stopped taking notice of cookies that pop up on their browsers and press "accept" (roughly 54% of Europeans) or "deny" (26%) - without much afterthought. Naturally, even fewer take the time to check their privacy settings regularly to see…...
Lithuania Data Privacy Report: 48% Surge in Complaints
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (56+ words) Lithuania's VDAI reports a massive increase in data privacy complaints. Discover how human error and AI are shaping the Baltic nation's security landscape....
WA Government Forms New Privacy Advisory Committee
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (323+ words) The Cook Labor Government has confirmed the appointment of the inaugural members of the new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Advisory Committee, established to provide independent advice on the responsible use of government data. The Committee comprises senior leaders…...
Residents Raise Privacy and Transparency Concerns Over Flock License Plate Cameras
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (327+ words) Residents in several communities are raising questions about the growing use of Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras, commonly known as Flock cameras, citing concerns over privacy, data retention, transparency, and oversight. Residents are additionally seeking transparency regarding the policies…...
Space intel giant ICEYE chooses India for first Asia-Pacific satellite manufacturing hub | The Political and Business Daily - newspaper - Read this story on Magzter. com
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (339+ words) Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and co-founder of ICEYE, said that the facility will serve as the company's primary manufacturing hub for the Asia-Pacific region, complementing its existing operations in Europe and the US. This story is from the May 18, 2026 edition of…...
Maryland's dynamic pricing crackdown: A win for fair competition or a recipe for higher shelf prices?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (180+ words) Taking effect on October 1, 2026, the Act empowers Maryland's Attorney General to bring suit for violations. It also imposes civil penalties of up to USD10, 000 per violation or up to USD25, 000 per violation for repeat offenders. Furthermore, critics emphasized that the Act addresses…...
European Commission announces digital age verification app
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (136+ words) The Statement notes that the app follows four core principles: The Statement explicitly links the app to the stricter enforcement of the EU's rules on children's rights, particularly those that apply to online platform providers. The European Commission's press release…...