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Mozilla Foundation exposed how all 25 major car brands collect intimate personal data from drivers, then sell it without clear consent. Now they're fighting back with a campaign to protect your privacy on the road.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers teamed up on a historic amendment that would stop government tracking of everyday drivers across America. If passed, the measure would immediately end license plate camera programs in cities and states nationwide.
Cambridge, Massachusetts voted to discontinue its ShotSpotter gunshot detection system after a decade of use, joining a growing movement of cities prioritizing privacy and community trust. The decision reflects a shift toward policing methods that residents feel better serve their neighborhoods.
Singapore is proving that smart governance doesn't mean using every available technology. The nation is drawing clear lines on surveillance tools, prioritizing citizen privacy while still keeping communities safe.
Following an FTC investigation, AI company Clarifai deleted 3 million dating profile photos and the facial recognition models trained on them. The move marks a rare accountability win for user privacy in the tech industry.
Anthropic's CEO is choosing democratic values over a lucrative Pentagon contract, refusing to allow its AI technology to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. The company's principled stand shows tech leaders can prioritize ethical boundaries even when facing government pressure.
Discord just proved that user voices matter in tech. After a massive privacy backlash, the gaming platform hit pause on its face-scanning age verification plan and pushed the rollout back 18 months.
Dozens of American cities are rejecting mass surveillance technology after residents voiced strong privacy concerns. Communities from California to Connecticut are choosing transparency over tracking in local government decisions.
Grassroots activists are winning big as 30 cities drop controversial AI camera systems that were tracking residents. Communities from Arizona to Oregon are choosing privacy over surveillance.
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.
Amazon's Ring doorbell company canceled its partnership with surveillance firm Flock Safety after public concerns about AI tracking capabilities. The move shows how customer voices can push major tech companies to reconsider privacy practices.
Ring has canceled its controversial partnership with police surveillance company Flock Safety, choosing to prioritize user privacy concerns over law enforcement collaboration. The decision came after customers voiced strong concerns about doorbell camera footage being shared with police.
Researchers found a way for countries to work together against excessive data collection by social media giants. The approach focuses on user rights instead of data's dollar value.
A Kenyan court ruled that Worldcoin illegally collected iris scans from citizens, ordering the company to delete all biometric data within seven days. The landmark decision marks a major win for privacy rights in Africa's growing digital economy.