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Wired: Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems

Mar 31, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-access-federal-payroll-systems-officials-leave-interior/ Source: Wired Title: Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems Feedly Summary: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court’s paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave. AI Summary and Description: Yes…

Wired: Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

Mar 31, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/democratic-senators-privacy-act-reform-doge-takeover/ Source: Wired Title: Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover Feedly Summary: The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

The Register: Privacy died last century, the only way to go is off-grid

Mar 31, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/31/privacy_dead_opinion/ Source: The Register Title: Privacy died last century, the only way to go is off-grid Feedly Summary: From smartphones to surveillance cameras to security snafus, there’s no escape Opinion I was going to write a story about how Amazon is no longer even pretending to respect your privacy. But, really, why bother?……

The Register: China cracks down on personal information collection. No, seriously

Mar 31, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/31/asia_tech_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: China cracks down on personal information collection. No, seriously Feedly Summary: PLUS: Indonesia crimps social media, allows iPhones; India claims rocket boost; In-flight GenAI for Japan Airlines Asia In Brief China last week commenced a crackdown on inappropriate collection and subsequent use of personal information.… AI Summary and…

The Register: Cyber-crew claims it cracked American cableco, releases terrible music video to prove it

Mar 28, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/28/arkana_wow_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Cyber-crew claims it cracked American cableco, releases terrible music video to prove it Feedly Summary: WOW! DID! SOMEONE! REALLY! STEAL! DATA! ON! 400K! USERS?! A cyber-crime ring calling itself Arkana has made a cringe music video to boast of an alleged theft of subscriber account data from Colorado-based…

The Register: Ransomwared NHS software supplier nabs £3M discount from ICO for good behavior

Mar 27, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/27/ransomwared_nhs_software_supplier_nabs/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomwared NHS software supplier nabs £3M discount from ICO for good behavior Feedly Summary: Data stolen included checklist for medics on how to get into vulnerable people’s homes The UK’s data protection watchdog is dishing out a £3.07 million ($3.95 million) fine to Advanced Computer Software Group, whose…

Slashdot: China Bans Compulsory Facial Recognition and Its Use in Private Spaces Like Hotel Rooms

Mar 24, 2025

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Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/24/1616232/china-bans-compulsory-facial-recognition-and-its-use-in-private-spaces-like-hotel-rooms?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: China Bans Compulsory Facial Recognition and Its Use in Private Spaces Like Hotel Rooms Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: China has implemented stringent regulations governing the use of facial recognition technology, emphasizing the requirement of consent from individuals and the necessity of conducting impact assessments regarding…

The Register: China bans compulsory facial recognition and its use in private spaces like hotel rooms

Mar 23, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/23/asia_tech_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: China bans compulsory facial recognition and its use in private spaces like hotel rooms Feedly Summary: PLUS: Zoho’s Ulaa anointed India’s most patriotic browser; Typhoon-like gang targets Taiwan; Japan debates offensive cyber-ops; and more Asia In Brief China’s Cyberspace Administration and Ministry of Public Security have outlawed the…

Slashdot: Is WhatsApp Being Ditched for Signal in Dutch Higher Education?

Mar 23, 2025

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Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/23/2120237/is-whatsapp-being-ditched-for-signal-in-dutch-higher-education Source: Slashdot Title: Is WhatsApp Being Ditched for Signal in Dutch Higher Education? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights recent trends in the Netherlands regarding the adoption of the messaging app Signal in higher education institutions, primarily due to privacy concerns associated with competitors like WhatsApp. Key…

Hacker News: Number of border searches of electronic devices increasing every year

Mar 22, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.eff.org/issues/border-searches Source: Hacker News Title: Number of border searches of electronic devices increasing every year Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the increasing number of border searches for electronic devices and the implications for travelers’ digital privacy. It highlights concerns about the adequacy of legal protections afforded…

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