Lawmaker calls Arizona drone-restriction bill a 'direct attack' on free speech as committee approves amendment Lawmakers debated Senate Bill 11-60 in Committee of the Whole over limits on using unmanned aircraft near certain venues; one lawmaker said the bill would criminalize newsgathering and curtail free speech, while sponsors said amendments narrowed restrictions. The committee voted the bill do-pass as amended and the House moved it to engrossing.

A heated debate in Arizona reveals deep divides over Senate Bill 11-60, as one lawmaker warns it could criminalize drone journalism and infringe on free speech.

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Carolynn ni Lochlainn (@carolynn534364) This is what I love about Bloomington, my collegiate home and notable Blue dot in an ocean of Red Menace. The Bloomington, Indiana Police Department just officially updated its Flock Safety license p...

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#Flock #SurveillanceState #ICE #PrivacyRights #HomeDepot #Lowes #Walmart #BloomingtomIN #ALPR

House adopts senate substitute on hemp bill with opt‑in privacy and organizer rights The House adopted the senate substitute for HCS for HB 26 41 after the sponsor outlined several senate changes: switching a private-information policy from opt-out to opt-in, adding a worker-organizing right for cannabis-related businesses, clarifying an effective date of Nov. 12, 2026, and setting a 21-year purchase age for certain drink products. The measures passed in recorded roll-call votes.

Missouri's House just passed a significant cannabis bill, introducing opt-in privacy rights and empowering workers in the industry!

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#MO #MissouriCannabis #CitizenPortal #WorkerProtections #BipartisanSupport #PrivacyRights

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE, escalating after failing to identify the user in court last month.

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE #Technology #Other #Reddit #FreeSpeech #PrivacyRights

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Does ‘federated unlearning’ in AI improve data privacy, or create a new cybersecurity risk? | The-14 Federated unlearning promises better AI privacy, but new research reveals hidden cyber risks, raising urgent questions about data security and trust.

Does ‘federated unlearning’ in AI improve data privacy, or create a new cybersecurity risk?
#AI #Tech #Privacy #AIEthics #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #MachineLearning #Canada #PrivacyRights #DataProtection #NationalSecurity #CyberRisk
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doing a college paper on my stance on Internet privacy, and my experiences with it in my own life... but it requires scholarly research, has anyone smarter than me (preferably an expert in the subject) who is currently on Fedi done research into the matter? a paper, maybe?

preferably something […]

Your brain for sale? The new frontier of neural data | The-14 Neural data is the next privacy battleground. Learn how brain signals are collected, used, and regulated as neurotechnology markets rapidly expand worldwide.

Your brain for sale? The new frontier of neural data
#NeuroTech #DataPrivacy #NeuralData #BrainData #Surveillance #TechEthics #PrivacyRights #Neuroscience #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #Ethics #Tech #MindPrivacy #HealthTech #Brain
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LinkedIn hit with class action over hidden browser scan of 6,000 extensions Class action filed April 6 alleges LinkedIn secretly scanned Chrome users for 6,000 extensions and routed device fingerprints to undisclosed third parties.

ICYMI: LinkedIn hit with class action over hidden browser scan of 6,000 extensions #LinkedIn #ClassAction #PrivacyRights #CyberSecurity #DataProtection

LinkedIn hit with class action over hidden browser scan of 6,000 extensions Class action filed April 6 alleges LinkedIn secretly scanned Chrome users for 6,000 extensions and routed device fingerprints to undisclosed third parties.

ICYMI: LinkedIn hit with class action over hidden browser scan of 6,000 extensions #LinkedIn #ClassAction #PrivacyRights #CyberSecurity #DataProtection

Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images EU ePrivacy derogation expires as Google, Meta pledge voluntary CSAM scanning despite documented false positives and unresolved legal questions in Europe.

FYI: Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images #ChildAbuse #CSAM #PrivacyRights #DigitalSafety #EURegulations

Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images EU ePrivacy derogation expires as Google, Meta pledge voluntary CSAM scanning despite documented false positives and unresolved legal questions in Europe.

FYI: Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images #ChildAbuse #CSAM #PrivacyRights #DigitalSafety #EURegulations

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DOJ lawyer Eric Neff mislead a court about voter roll data collection, initially claiming no analysis had begun, but later admitted the DOJ was pooling and analyzing data from multiple states to identify "duplicate and deceased" voters. This confirms fears that Trump's administration is using […]

Jason Yarr, owner of a #Rental was sentenced to 6-9 years after hidden camera was found in bathroom.

The camera recorded dozens of guests, including children, in the shower & toilet. Judge called his "security" perverted & issued a sentence longer than requested.

#PrivacyRights #ConsumerSafety

SATURDAY | 4 APRIL 2026 | THE A.I. Sector

#CyberFM #AISector #AriasThomas #2026 #TechNews #Robotics #DigitalLegacy #QuantumDrift #FutureTech #RSSH #NewYorkCity #AIRevolution #PrivacyRights

The fix: A national privacy law with a private right of action + strong anti‑monopoly enforcement. Only then can we keep the internet open and safe. #PrivacyRights #TechAntitrust

There is also #MecicalRecords which could end #employment, #PrivacyRights, #MedicalCoverage…

Even facilitate #extortion of #Judges, #DAs, #Witnesses, #MedicalTeams…

Residents and faith leaders urge transparency, call to end Flock Safety camera contract Multiple residents and faith leaders urged Tompkins County officials to reject renewal of the Flock Safety camera contract, citing privacy risks, potential cross‑jurisdictional subpoenas and a demand that the Flock working group hold public, transparent meetings.

Residents and faith leaders are demanding transparency and privacy protections, urging Tompkins County to reject the Flock Safety camera contract before it's too late.

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #PrivacyRights

Fun fact: Since April 2025, Meta REMOVED your ability to opt out of voice recording storage on their glasses. They listen. They store. YOU can't stop it. John Oliver could not make this up. 🎙️ #MetaGlasses #SurveillanceCapitalism #PrivacyRights

European Parliament rejects extension of CSAM scanning rules for tech platforms The European Parliament voted against extending a temporary rule that allowed tech platforms to scan private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), meaning those scanning tools will lose their legal exemption from strict privacy rules when the rule lapses next Friday. Supporters including law enforcement, several European commissioners and major...

The European Parliament voted against extending the temporary rule allowing tech platforms to scan private messages for CSAM, ending the legal exemption from strict privacy laws next Friday. #EUParliament #PrivacyRights #EuropeanUnion

New reporting from watchdogs:

The Platform: Flock Safety Is Running on Promises, Not Policy #PrivacyRights

Flock Safety's three campaign promises
— local control, no federal access, no employee access

Assembly panel backs ban on commercial text ads between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Pacific AB 18‑65 would bar commercial advertising text messages from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Pacific Time; sponsors cited nuisance and privacy harms, while business groups sought clarifications for shift workers, exempt messages (e.g., timely event cancellations), and safe harbors for platform glitches.

California is taking a stand against intrusive marketing texts by advancing a bill to ban them from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., aiming to give residents a peaceful night's rest.

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#CA #ConsumerAwareness #CitizenPortal #DigitalMarketingEthics #PrivacyRights

A REAL worry for us all! No more access to any government information held by the premier, cabinet ministers, elected officials, and political staff. 😨
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#FIPPAChanges #TransparencyMatters #PrivacyRights #AccountabilityNow #ProtectOurDemocracy

10 things to know about Ontario’s budget - Waterloo Region Health Coalition The province’s $244.2 billion budget increases spending in health and education, has some tax cuts and a higher-than-forecast deficit. March 26, 2026 By Kristin Rushowy Senior Writer, Robert Benzie Qu...

Modest increases in health funding; worrisome changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 😟
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#HealthFunding #PublicHealth #PrivacyRights #GovernmentTransparency

Intellexa founder Tal Dilian implicates Greek government in mass phone hacks using Predator spyware. Calls for transparency and accountability intensify. #GreekWatergate #SpywareScandal #PrivacyRights Link: thedailytechfeed.com/intellexa-fo...

#Canada needs a #PrivacyRights & #Public #AIPolicy

Sure, we could let #Judges go at it, after the fact…?
or we could be more proactive

🍁 #CANpoli 🍁 #CDNpoli 🍁 #CanadaSky 🌌 #Canadiana

We need a #Canadian #national #policy on #PrivacyRights

🍁 #CANpoli 🍁 #CDNpoli 🍁 #CanadaSky 🌌 #Canadiana

How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports If you’re traveling through an airport, follow these digital security practices to keep CBP or ICE from getting into your phone.

How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports theintercept.com/2026/03/25/i... #uspoli #DefundICE #ICEOut #UnmaskICE #ProsecuteICE #PrivacyRights #CivilRights #airports