law enforcement
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DHS Engaged in Massive Bulk Surveillance Campaign Monitoring Millions of Money Transfers Sent to Mexico and Four US States
The Department of Homeland Security has allegedly operated a “bulk surveillance” project responsible for collecting financial records on money transfers greater than $US500 ($694) sent to Mexico and certain states, a previously unknown practice lawmakers and civil liberties experts claim may violate U.S law. The DHS data collection program was revealed in a letter sent…
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Australian Law Enforcement Say They’re Paying Attention in the Lead up to the Federal Election
AFP chief said he’s concerned about the prevalence of disinformation and the impact on integrity this can have as the 2022 election draws near.
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New Bill Could Stop New York Police From Using Keyword Search and Geofencing Warrants
A proposed law in New York would cut down on law enforcement’s ability to use controversial surveillance tactics — including warrants that can clandestinely target you because of your search engine history or nab your location data without you knowing.
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Privacy Commissioner Asks the AFP To Do Better at Privacy After Clearview AI Investigation
The country’s privacy and information commissioner has asked the Australian Federal Police to be better at protecting our privacy, following the AFP’s use of that facial recognition tool from Clearview AI. Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk has determined that the AFP failed to comply with its privacy obligations in using Clearview AI.…