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US FTC Considering New Rules to Rein in Tech Firms' Collection of Personal Data, Protect Privacy
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday announced an initiative seeking public comment on the effects of companies’ data collection and the potential benefit of new rules to protect consumers’ privacy. The federal regulator is looking at drafting rules to crack down on what they call harmful commercial surveillance and lax data securi...
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Chinese Firms Use Artificial Intelligence Software for Surveillance Tools
Chinese firms have bought and used artificial intelligence software to sort through data collected on citizens. China's current system used law enforcement officials and other users to organise this data.
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India Could Acquire Killer Drones After Donald Trump Changes US Policy
India may finally be able to acquire armed drones from the United States that could transform the capabilities of the armed forces not just in strike operations against China and Pakistan over land and sea but also in operations against terrorists.
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US Appeals Court Upholds Gag Orders on FBI Data Surveillance
The FBI's use of NSLs has drawn increased scrutiny as new transparency laws have let companies publish some of the letters.
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China Activists Fear Increased Surveillance With New Security Law
Chinese activists say they fear intensified state surveillance after a draft law seeking to legitimise monitoring of suspects and raid premises was announced last week, the latest step to strengthen Beijing's security apparatus.
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Swiss Voters Back New Surveillance Law
Swiss voters approved a new surveillance law on Sunday, in a victory for the government which argued the security services needed enhanced powers in an increasingly volatile world.
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Poland's New Police Law Allows Privacy Infringement, Says Panel
An international human rights commission on Friday criticized a new Polish law regulating police surveillance powers as leaving too much room for breaching the privacy of individuals.
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Encryption Row Spotlights Fears on Security, Privacy
Those involved say it's only a matter of time before a new case emerges which tests the boundaries of law enforcement and data protection.
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UK Lawmakers Criticise Government's Planned New Surveillance Law
Britain unveiled the bill in November after police and intelligence agencies warned they had fallen behind those they were trying to track.
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Apple Criticises UK's Proposed New Spying Law: Reports
Technology company Apple criticised draft British legislation designed to stiffen surveillance powers on Monday, saying the proposed bill could "spark serious international conflicts", British media reported.
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Paris Attacks Revive Debate on Encryption, Surveillance
The latest carnage has revived concerns that law enforcement lacks the ability to tap into new communications technologies.
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Britain to Unveil New Online Spying Laws
Home Secretary Theresa May told the BBC that the measures would not ban encryption.
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Suspects Arrested Over Islamic State-Inspired New York Bomb Plot
A 21-year-old self-declared US supporter of the Islamic State extremist group was arrested in New York after trying to stab an FBI agent on Wednesday, officials said.
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A Law Enforcement Surveillance Tool That Tracks Phones? Shhh! It's Secret
Any disclosure about the technology, could allow criminals and terrorists to circumvent it, the FBI has said in an affidavit.
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China to Launch New Marine Surveillance Satellites
China today said it will launch a new "constellation" of marine surveillance satellites in 2019 to monitor ships, oil rigs and marine disasters, amidst a string of raging maritime disputes with its neighbours.
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US FTC Considering New Rules to Rein in Tech Firms' Collection of Personal Data, Protect Privacy
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday announced an initiative seeking public comment on the effects of companies’ data collection and the potential benefit of new rules to protect consumers’ privacy. The federal regulator is looking at drafting rules to crack down on what they call harmful commercial surveillance and lax data securi...
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Chinese Firms Use Artificial Intelligence Software for Surveillance Tools
Chinese firms have bought and used artificial intelligence software to sort through data collected on citizens. China's current system used law enforcement officials and other users to organise this data.
-
India Could Acquire Killer Drones After Donald Trump Changes US Policy
India may finally be able to acquire armed drones from the United States that could transform the capabilities of the armed forces not just in strike operations against China and Pakistan over land and sea but also in operations against terrorists.
-
US Appeals Court Upholds Gag Orders on FBI Data Surveillance
The FBI's use of NSLs has drawn increased scrutiny as new transparency laws have let companies publish some of the letters.
-
China Activists Fear Increased Surveillance With New Security Law
Chinese activists say they fear intensified state surveillance after a draft law seeking to legitimise monitoring of suspects and raid premises was announced last week, the latest step to strengthen Beijing's security apparatus.
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Swiss Voters Back New Surveillance Law
Swiss voters approved a new surveillance law on Sunday, in a victory for the government which argued the security services needed enhanced powers in an increasingly volatile world.
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Poland's New Police Law Allows Privacy Infringement, Says Panel
An international human rights commission on Friday criticized a new Polish law regulating police surveillance powers as leaving too much room for breaching the privacy of individuals.
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Encryption Row Spotlights Fears on Security, Privacy
Those involved say it's only a matter of time before a new case emerges which tests the boundaries of law enforcement and data protection.
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UK Lawmakers Criticise Government's Planned New Surveillance Law
Britain unveiled the bill in November after police and intelligence agencies warned they had fallen behind those they were trying to track.
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Apple Criticises UK's Proposed New Spying Law: Reports
Technology company Apple criticised draft British legislation designed to stiffen surveillance powers on Monday, saying the proposed bill could "spark serious international conflicts", British media reported.
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Paris Attacks Revive Debate on Encryption, Surveillance
The latest carnage has revived concerns that law enforcement lacks the ability to tap into new communications technologies.
-
Britain to Unveil New Online Spying Laws
Home Secretary Theresa May told the BBC that the measures would not ban encryption.
-
Suspects Arrested Over Islamic State-Inspired New York Bomb Plot
A 21-year-old self-declared US supporter of the Islamic State extremist group was arrested in New York after trying to stab an FBI agent on Wednesday, officials said.
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A Law Enforcement Surveillance Tool That Tracks Phones? Shhh! It's Secret
Any disclosure about the technology, could allow criminals and terrorists to circumvent it, the FBI has said in an affidavit.
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China to Launch New Marine Surveillance Satellites
China today said it will launch a new "constellation" of marine surveillance satellites in 2019 to monitor ships, oil rigs and marine disasters, amidst a string of raging maritime disputes with its neighbours.
