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R Rural Radio Network · · International

Supreme Court limits use of ‘geofence warrants’ amid cellphone data privacy concerns

The U.S. Supreme Court has placed limits on geofence warrants, a law enforcement tool that collects location data from all mobile devices in a defined area during a set time window. The ruling addresses longstanding concerns about the privacy implications of dragnet-style digital surveillance tied to cellphone data.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Victory! Supreme Court Says Constitution Protects People’s Location Data

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Chatrie v. United States that people have a Fourth Amendment privacy interest in location data tracking their physical movements, and that even short-term surveillance of those movements constitutes a search requiring constitutional justification. The case centered on geofence warrants, which allow police to collect location data from all devices near a crime scene.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · · International

In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights

The Supreme Court has ruled that geofence warrants are subject to constitutional privacy protections, marking a significant limit on a surveillance tool that law enforcement has used to identify suspects by pulling location data from everyone near a given place and time.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears

A White House office called the National Design Studio, largely staffed by DOGE alumni, has quietly redesigned several high-traffic federal websites — including those for passport applications, voter registration, and prescription-drug pricing — and installed visitor-tracking software on them. Critics allege the changes may violate federal law governing how government agencies collect data from the public.

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H Hilton Head Island Packet · · International

Cameras on Hilton Head have facial recognition technology. Here's how they work (Video)

Cameras deployed on Hilton Head Island are equipped with facial recognition technology, according to a local report examining how the surveillance system operates. The coverage focuses on explaining the technical setup to residents and visitors in the area.

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Y Yahoo · · International

Cameras on Hilton Head have facial recognition technology. Here's how they work

Surveillance cameras operating on Hilton Head Island are equipped with facial recognition technology, raising public attention about how the system functions and who oversees it. The disclosure has prompted scrutiny of how the technology is deployed in a tourist and residential community.

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B Biometric Update · · International

Kenya considers linking national ID database to CCTV facial recognition network

Kenya is exploring a plan to connect its national identity database to a CCTV network equipped with facial recognition, which would allow authorities to automatically match faces captured on camera to registered citizens. No final decision has been reported, but the proposal signals a significant expansion of biometric surveillance infrastructure.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

We Can Still Stop California’s 3D Printer Surveillance Scheme

The California State Assembly has passed legislation requiring surveillance software in 3D printers, despite warnings from the Electronic Frontier Foundation about privacy, free speech, and consumer rights risks. The bill was amended during the process but critics say the changes added confusion without resolving the core concerns, and the measure now moves to the state senate.

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A ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · · International

ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled a contract for phone tracking services following pressure from lawmakers who raised concerns about the arrangement. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of how federal law enforcement agencies acquire and use commercial surveillance tools.

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S San Francisco Police Department · · International

19B Surveillance Technology Policies

I need to work with what the input implies: a headline referencing "19B Surveillance Technology Policies" connected to the San Francisco Police Department. In San Francisco, "19B" refers to the city's ordinance governing police use of surveillance technology, which requires Board of Supervisors appr

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K KMVU FOX 26 Medford · · International

London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones

London's Metropolitan Police are expanding their deployment of live facial recognition technology and drones, broadening the use of real-time biometric surveillance tools across the city. The move signals a deliberate shift toward wider, more routine use of these systems in policing operations.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

EFF, TEDIC and CEJIL Challenge Secrecy in the Use of Face Recognition in Paraguay

The Electronic Frontier Foundation, TEDIC, and CEJIL have filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights against Paraguay, alleging the government unlawfully withheld public information about its facial recognition surveillance system. The case centers on cameras installed by the Ministry of the Interior and National Police in 2019 and the state's refusal to provide transparency about how the technology is used.

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R Reuters · · International

Canadian workers have few protections against workplace surveillance as TD starts monitoring

TD Bank has begun monitoring its employees in the workplace, drawing attention to a significant gap in Canadian labor law: workers there have limited legal protections against employer surveillance. The move reflects a broader trend of corporate monitoring expanding without a clear regulatory framework to check it.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over attempts to ‘silence’ her

Former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has filed a federal lawsuit in California alleging the company used an arbitration ruling to unlawfully suppress her memoir and subjected her to coercive surveillance, constituting a First Amendment violation.

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Enforcement
EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Are Your Local Police Using Flock Safety ALPRs to Scan for Immigrants?

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has found that law enforcement agencies using Flock Safety's automated license plate reader systems are running scans against federal hotlists that include targets designated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Local police departments may be participating in immigration enforcement through this system without the public being aware.

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S SC Media UK · · International

London police to expand live facial recognition use

London's Metropolitan Police is planning to expand its use of live facial recognition technology, broadening the deployment of a surveillance tool that scans faces in public spaces and matches them against police watchlists in real time.

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Y Yahoo · · International

Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames 'vandals' for green algae

The National Mall's Reflecting Pool has been placed under surveillance after the Trump administration attributed the water's green discoloration to vandalism. The algae growth, a recurring natural occurrence in the shallow pool, prompted the security response.

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S SC Media · · International

London police to expand live facial recognition use | brief | SC Media

London's Metropolitan Police is set to expand its use of live facial recognition technology, broadening the scope of real-time surveillance across the city. The move signals a deliberate shift toward wider deployment of the technology in public spaces.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

🦅 Domestic Spying Takes an L | EFFector 38.12

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a legal authority that allowed U.S. intelligence agencies to collect Americans' private communications without a warrant, lapsed this month after Congress declined to reauthorize it. The Electronic Frontier Foundation is covering the expiration and what it means for surveillance law going forward.

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T The Register · · International

London cops bring live facial recognition to West End

London's Metropolitan Police have deployed live facial recognition cameras in the West End, scanning faces in one of the city's busiest public areas and matching them in real time against a watchlist. The expansion marks a significant step in the routine use of biometric surveillance in UK public spaces.

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Healthcare
Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

Vermont Enacts Privacy Legislation to Regulate Health-Related Information

Vermont has passed two health-focused privacy laws: H.639, which regulates direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, and S.71, a broader privacy act that adds extra protections for consumer health data. Both measures expand the state's oversight of how sensitive personal health information is collected and used.

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L libertyhumanrights.org.uk · · International

Liberty responds to plans for facial recognition expansion in London’s West End

Civil liberties organisation Liberty has issued a response to plans to expand facial recognition surveillance in London's West End. The proposal would extend the use of live facial recognition technology in one of the city's busiest commercial and tourist areas.

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