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  • Schneier on Security: More Countries are Demanding Back-Doors to Encrypted Apps

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    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/03/more-countries-are-demanding-back-doors-to-encrypted-apps.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: More Countries are Demanding Back-Doors to Encrypted Apps Feedly Summary: Last month I wrote about the UK forcing Apple to break its Advanced Data Protection encryption in iCloud. More recently, both Sweden and France are contemplating mandating back doors. Both initiatives are attempting to scare people into…

  • Slashdot: France Rejects Backdoor Mandate

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/03/22/0855215/france-rejects-backdoor-mandate?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: France Rejects Backdoor Mandate Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The French National Assembly’s decision to reject a provision that would mandate messaging platforms to grant government access to encrypted conversations is significant for privacy advocates and cybersecurity professionals. This move underscores the ongoing tension between law…

  • Hacker News: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act

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    Source URL: https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/news/hungarys-use-of-facial-recognition-violates-eu-ai-act/ Source: Hacker News Title: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the controversy surrounding Hungary’s amendments to its Child Protection Act, particularly its implications for the use of facial recognition technology at pride events. This raises significant concerns…

  • Hacker News: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/uk_data_broker_inquiry/ Source: Hacker News Title: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The UK government is actively seeking input from industry experts regarding the data brokerage sector and its associated national security risks, while pushing for new data-sharing legislation. This…

  • The Register: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/uk_data_broker_inquiry/ Source: The Register Title: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first Feedly Summary: Govt wants to learning mistakes of serially breached record holders so it can, er, liberalize data sharing regs under new law The UK government is inviting experts to provide insights about the data brokerage industry…

  • Slashdot: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/17/0126204/consumer-groups-push-new-law-fighting-zombie-iot-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The proposed Connected Consumer Product End of Life Disclosure Act aims to address security concerns related to “zombie” IoT devices that no longer receive manufacturer support. This legislation emphasizes the need for…

  • Wired: A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-era-of-attacks-on-encryption-is-starting-to-heat-up/ Source: Wired Title: A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up Feedly Summary: The UK, France, Sweden, and EU have made fresh attacks on end-to-end encryption. Some of the attacks are more “crude” than those in recent years, experts say. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text…

  • Hacker News: OpenAI declares AI race "over" if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair use

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    Source URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/openai-urges-trump-either-settle-ai-copyright-debate-or-lose-ai-race-to-china/ Source: Hacker News Title: OpenAI declares AI race "over" if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair use Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses OpenAI’s anticipation of Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan aiming to clarify the copyright status of AI training data as fair use. It highlights…