Tag: Government Surveillance

The Digital Strip Search – Your Social Media is the New Border and Why Forced Disclosure Threatens Us All

Apr 25, 2025

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in AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Data Privacy, DEI, Digital Footprint, Encryption, General Information, Government, Social Media, Social Media Management

There is a growing trend among world governments – demanding access to the social media accounts of immigrants and visa applicants. This should send a chilling message to any privacy-conscious individual. Social media auditing at the border is effectively a digital strip search and has far-reaching implications for everyone’s privacy (not just immigrants). Your right…
Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands

Feb 23, 2025

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in Apple, Business, Cybersecurity, Data, Data Privacy, Digital Footprint, General Information, Government

Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…