The European Union is once again at a critical crossroad, grappling with a contentious proposal that threatens to redefine the boundaries of digital privacy and state surveillance. At the heart of the storm is the so-called “Chat Control” regulation, a legislative push that has ignited a fierce debate between privacy advocates, tech giants and member […]
As the surveillance state gains momentum, cameras are actively monitoring individuals as they walk through public streets and sidewalks in both urban and suburban areas. Cities are now installing surveillance-equipped streetlights that can easily record conversations between people taking a casual stroll around their neighbourhood. Even the privacy of front yards is being compromised, as […]
The EU is pushing a controversial “Chat Control” bill that would mandate mass scanning of private chats — including encrypted messages on WhatsApp, Signal, and other secure platforms. It targets encrypted chats. Despite privacy concerns, the bill would force apps to scan for CSAM (child abuse material), even in end-to-end encrypted messages. Denmark is leading […]
THE UK ONLINE SAFETY ACT: AUTHORITARIAN AND DYSTOPIAN IN NATURE The weaponisation of laws and the media, and we ought to start with the UK, and the highly controversial Online Safety Act. So, the Online Safety Act is legislation that gives the relevant Secretary of State the power to designate and suppress or record a […]