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A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department cannot force Rhode Island to hand over voter records, protecting citizen privacy. The decision marks the fifth state where courts have defended local election control against federal overreach.
The Bombay High Court ruled that spouses cannot be forced to undergo psychiatric testing without solid evidence, protecting dignity in divorce proceedings. The decision sets an important precedent for balancing mental health claims with individual rights.
Africa's largest mobile money platform just made fraud a whole lot harder. Starting now, M-Pesa users won't see full phone numbers during transactions, cutting off scammers at the source.
Samsung quietly rolled out a new security feature that automatically restarts your Galaxy phone after 72 hours of inactivity, making it harder for anyone to access your data. It's a simple privacy boost that requires zero effort once you turn it on.
Google just took down what may be the world's largest residential proxy network, freeing millions of Android devices that were secretly being used by cybercriminals. The good news? Your phone can now automatically detect and remove these hidden threats.
Former listing photos on Zillow and other real estate sites are helping criminals plan break-ins, but homeowners can delete them in just minutes. A simple 10-minute process can protect your home from would-be burglars who are using these photos to study layouts, entry points, and security systems.
Amazon scrapped its controversial partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety after customers destroyed their Ring cameras in protest. The backlash shows Americans are demanding real privacy protections.
Google just made it easier for victims to remove non-consensual explicit images from search results with a simple click. The new feature also filters similar images and connects users to immediate support resources.
A Kenyan company created a simple wristband system that logs exactly when kids board buses and arrive at school, replacing scattered texts and paper registers with reliable records parents and schools can trust. TerraGO focuses on key handover moments instead of tracking children all day, solving a safety gap that's left schools vulnerable when questions arise.