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Amazon’s surveillance camera maker Ring announced a partnership on with Flock, a maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras that share footage with law enforcement.
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
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October 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Amazon’s surveillance camera maker Ring announced a partnership on with Flock, a maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras that share footage with law enforcement.
Civil groups ask EU to investigate Ireland's privacy regulator following the appointment of former Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney.
Civil groups question independence of Irish privacy watchdog | Digital Watch Observatory
Campaigners call for stronger oversight of the body enforcing the EU’s GDPR.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Civil groups ask EU to investigate Ireland's privacy regulator following the appointment of former Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney.
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users, saying the firm’s software causes “direct harm.”
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users
Judge rules Israeli firm NSO caused 'irreparable harm', but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was 'excessive'.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users, saying the firm’s software causes “direct harm.”
New report explores neurotechnology and human rights, specifically how it can impact rights such as freedom of expression, the right to privacy and freedom of thought.
Peace of mind: New report explores neurotechnology and human rights
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a groundbreaking report that explores how we can embrace the benefits of neurotechnology while making sure human dignity stays front and centre.…
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October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New report explores neurotechnology and human rights, specifically how it can impact rights such as freedom of expression, the right to privacy and freedom of thought.
Professor Catherine Sandoval’s research reveals how broadband providers are charging low-income LA neighborhoods significantly more for Internet - at the tune of $240 more per year.
A law professor uncovers internet pricing discrimination
Professor Catherine Sandoval’s research reveals how broadband providers are disproportionately charging low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles in a form of digital redlining.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Professor Catherine Sandoval’s research reveals how broadband providers are charging low-income LA neighborhoods significantly more for Internet - at the tune of $240 more per year.
The Netherlands has curtailed intelligence co-operation with the US over fears it could be used to violate human rights or assist Russia.
Netherlands curtails intelligence-sharing with US over ‘human rights’
Dutch spy chiefs cite concerns about Trump administration’s ‘politicisation’ of services
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October 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Netherlands has curtailed intelligence co-operation with the US over fears it could be used to violate human rights or assist Russia.
EU has launched its new LGBTIQ+ equality strategy aimed at strengthening the EU’s legal and policy framework against discrimination, calling for and stronger safeguards against hate speech, hate crimes, and “conversion practices.”
EU Launches New LGBTIQ+ Strategy
This month, the European Commission released its LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030, a renewed and ambitious step in the European Union’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and human rights.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
EU has launched its new LGBTIQ+ equality strategy aimed at strengthening the EU’s legal and policy framework against discrimination, calling for and stronger safeguards against hate speech, hate crimes, and “conversion practices.”
A major Lighthouse Reports investigation exposes a powerful surveillance tech used to spy on thousands worldwide, offering one of the most detailed looks at the modern spying industry.
Surveillance Secrets
Trove of surveillance data challenges what we thought we knew about location tracking tools, who they target and how far they have spread
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October 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A major Lighthouse Reports investigation exposes a powerful surveillance tech used to spy on thousands worldwide, offering one of the most detailed looks at the modern spying industry.
Check out job ops from this week's Digital Rights Job Board! Account Executive, Pivot; Program Coordinator Levante, CPJ; Communications and Program Director, Chosen Family Law Center; Creative Lead United Food and Commercial Workers buff.ly/bg6YjQA
Find a Job | Digital Rights Job Board
The Digital Rights Job Board has opportunities in over 144+ countries at the intersection of human rights, technology and social justice. Kickstart your tech and human rights career, find a social…
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October 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Check out job ops from this week's Digital Rights Job Board! Account Executive, Pivot; Program Coordinator Levante, CPJ; Communications and Program Director, Chosen Family Law Center; Creative Lead United Food and Commercial Workers buff.ly/bg6YjQA
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October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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BIRN Invites EU Journalists to apply for grants for investigative stories. Make sure to apply before October 31
BIRN Invites Journalists: Apply for Grants for Investigative Stories - BIRN
Journalists covering EU member countries and EU aspiring countries are invited to apply for grants to produce investigations shedding light on critical social, political and economic issues.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BIRN Invites EU Journalists to apply for grants for investigative stories. Make sure to apply before October 31
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Things are rough out there for a lot of folks, and it seems a good time to repost this. medium.com/a-side-of-my... The broken people, the weirdos, the sads, the uncomfortably pointing things out, the sometimes can't get out of bed, you're going to need us when all this bullshit falls apart.
What Are Broken People Worth?
Falling Apart on a Burning Planet
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October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Things are rough out there for a lot of folks, and it seems a good time to repost this. medium.com/a-side-of-my... The broken people, the weirdos, the sads, the uncomfortably pointing things out, the sometimes can't get out of bed, you're going to need us when all this bullshit falls apart.
Are you looking for job candidates that have an understanding of system thinking and work at the intersection of technology, human rights and social justice from 144+ countries? Post your opportunity on the Digital Rights Board - Its free!
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October 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Are you looking for job candidates that have an understanding of system thinking and work at the intersection of technology, human rights and social justice from 144+ countries? Post your opportunity on the Digital Rights Board - Its free!
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US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting whatsApp users. Evidence at trial showed that NSO reverse-engineered WhatsApp code to stealthily install its spyware Pegasus on users’ phones, and repeatedly redesigned it to escape detection & bypass security fixes
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users
Judge rules Israeli firm NSO caused 'irreparable harm', but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was 'excessive'.
www.aljazeera.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting whatsApp users. Evidence at trial showed that NSO reverse-engineered WhatsApp code to stealthily install its spyware Pegasus on users’ phones, and repeatedly redesigned it to escape detection & bypass security fixes
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
1/2 Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the tragic situation that unfolded in New York this weekend during a Wikimedia conference, and are incredibly relieved that no one was hurt. Immense energy of love to the Wiki community If we can support in anyway, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
October 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
1/2 Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the tragic situation that unfolded in New York this weekend during a Wikimedia conference, and are incredibly relieved that no one was hurt. Immense energy of love to the Wiki community If we can support in anyway, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
1/3 This week's Digital Rights Job Board roundup! To see this and other jobs at the intersection of tech, human rights and social justice, visit: www.digitalrights.community/job-board
- Technical System Admi, @apc.org
- Associate for Resilient Tech, @theengineroom.bsky.social
#Jobs
- Technical System Admi, @apc.org
- Associate for Resilient Tech, @theengineroom.bsky.social
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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
1/3 This week's Digital Rights Job Board roundup! To see this and other jobs at the intersection of tech, human rights and social justice, visit: www.digitalrights.community/job-board
- Technical System Admi, @apc.org
- Associate for Resilient Tech, @theengineroom.bsky.social
#Jobs
- Technical System Admi, @apc.org
- Associate for Resilient Tech, @theengineroom.bsky.social
#Jobs
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Don't let activism blink out of sight!
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Online Safety Act consultation : Threat to protest and political content
The Online Safety Act The Online Safety Act (OSA) has given Ofcom powers over what we say, see and do online. Services have to comply with a large set of complicated rules and regulations. They risk…
action.openrightsgroup.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Don't let activism blink out of sight!
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Dark comedy: Weber State University censored its own conference about censorship. The irony was not lost on faculty buff.ly/d6WrMdR #censorship
Weber State Censors, Then Cancels, Censorship Conference
University officials said that several planned presentations violated a Utah state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Dark comedy: Weber State University censored its own conference about censorship. The irony was not lost on faculty buff.ly/d6WrMdR #censorship
NEW additions today to the Digital Rights Job Board.
- @apc.org Technical System Administrator;
- @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social Digital Protection Coordinator MENA;
- Chayn Open Source Community Manager.
Check out these and other roles at www.digitalrights.community/job-board
- @apc.org Technical System Administrator;
- @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social Digital Protection Coordinator MENA;
- Chayn Open Source Community Manager.
Check out these and other roles at www.digitalrights.community/job-board
Find a Job | Digital Rights Job Board
The Digital Rights Job Board has opportunities in over 144+ countries at the intersection of human rights, technology and social justice. Kickstart your tech and human rights career, find a social jus...
www.digitalrights.community
October 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW additions today to the Digital Rights Job Board.
- @apc.org Technical System Administrator;
- @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social Digital Protection Coordinator MENA;
- Chayn Open Source Community Manager.
Check out these and other roles at www.digitalrights.community/job-board
- @apc.org Technical System Administrator;
- @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social Digital Protection Coordinator MENA;
- Chayn Open Source Community Manager.
Check out these and other roles at www.digitalrights.community/job-board
Scientist Suresh Venkatasubramanian @geomblog.bsky.social explains why once you start collecting data, “you’re almost never going to stop,” and how that impulse can be used to control citizens and undermine democracy. buff.ly/6qOIidQ
October 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Scientist Suresh Venkatasubramanian @geomblog.bsky.social explains why once you start collecting data, “you’re almost never going to stop,” and how that impulse can be used to control citizens and undermine democracy. buff.ly/6qOIidQ
Scientists accidentally Cceate a tiny “Rainbow Chip” that could
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Scientists accidentally create a tiny “rainbow chip” that could supercharge the internet
Researchers at Columbia have created a chip that turns a single laser into a “frequency comb,” producing dozens of powerful light channels at once. Using a special locking mechanism to clean messy…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Scientists accidentally Cceate a tiny “Rainbow Chip” that could
supercharge the Internet buff.ly/fhyz9ZM
#Internet
supercharge the Internet buff.ly/fhyz9ZM
#Internet
Dash Chat is a secure messenger that runs on regular internet, internet
shutdowns, and bridges between them. Join them on October 29 to see an app demo, ask questions about how it works, and how to get involved. Note, the app is in pre-alpha.
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shutdowns, and bridges between them. Join them on October 29 to see an app demo, ask questions about how it works, and how to get involved. Note, the app is in pre-alpha.
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ICD Session RSVP - Dash Chat (Oct 29, 2025)
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 11am ET / 4pm CET (or check your time zone here) for an online session to learn about Dash Chat, a new shutdown-resilient secure messaging tool! Dash Chat is a…
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October 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Dash Chat is a secure messenger that runs on regular internet, internet
shutdowns, and bridges between them. Join them on October 29 to see an app demo, ask questions about how it works, and how to get involved. Note, the app is in pre-alpha.
Register:
shutdowns, and bridges between them. Join them on October 29 to see an app demo, ask questions about how it works, and how to get involved. Note, the app is in pre-alpha.
Register:
We have added a new section for emergency grants and relocation/resettlement support for defenders to our fundraising opportunities page on the TCU wiki. Have an opportunity you want to list, send it our way!
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October 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We have added a new section for emergency grants and relocation/resettlement support for defenders to our fundraising opportunities page on the TCU wiki. Have an opportunity you want to list, send it our way!
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NEW: Pegasus spyware coming to America?
An ex-Adam Sandler producer with ties to China is trying to acquire NSO Group.
Again.
Simonds fronted this before in 2023 & failed. But the backers haven't given up. Why?
Where is the money coming from? 1/
www.globes.co.il/news/article...
An ex-Adam Sandler producer with ties to China is trying to acquire NSO Group.
Again.
Simonds fronted this before in 2023 & failed. But the backers haven't given up. Why?
Where is the money coming from? 1/
www.globes.co.il/news/article...
October 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
NEW: Pegasus spyware coming to America?
An ex-Adam Sandler producer with ties to China is trying to acquire NSO Group.
Again.
Simonds fronted this before in 2023 & failed. But the backers haven't given up. Why?
Where is the money coming from? 1/
www.globes.co.il/news/article...
An ex-Adam Sandler producer with ties to China is trying to acquire NSO Group.
Again.
Simonds fronted this before in 2023 & failed. But the backers haven't given up. Why?
Where is the money coming from? 1/
www.globes.co.il/news/article...