2026-08-17T11:35:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz Privacy International https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/npub1zd2y04m6et5jzz2pmqw5qhh53vqx6zeypw4z5870cwu6s34jva0sfp0zts https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/accounts/avatars/000/257/584/original/b7db2eb789336af6.png https://6-28.mastodon.xyz/accounts/avatars/000/257/584/original/b7db2eb789336af6.png https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvwk2zz895ccngjwhg5dcn5z3w6ylmuzxgs4tlgrv9734sg5mla3szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47w6c5vu Google and menstrual tracking app Flo Health have announced a new partnership which purports to support women&#39;s health, but we can&#39;t help but hear alarm bells ringing for users&#39; privacy. <a href="https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/commitment-womens-health-flo-health-partnership/">https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-health/commitment-womens-health-flo-health-partnership/</a> 2026-10-16T09:00:40Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvygnk9jxklxygkw70564ndkfkaved7q04ha5plnfw5f6c47dxlnszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476ze5us Around the world, technology is increasingly being used to stifle dissent, assert control and diminish human rights.<br/><br/>Our new Global Report on the Authoritarian Use of Technology documents how states are deploying surveillance technologies to monitor people, target communities and entrench systems of control. <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/report/5873/global-report-authoritarian-use-technology">https://privacyinternational.org/report/5873/global-report-authoritarian-use-technology</a> 2026-10-15T15:02:50Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf06sx00marhlc9rsw4grm8p6kszgkcg7m7ln2flul6cnz0gmy5qgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zdzjj0 Who controls the infrastructure of war? The latest Starshield developments in Ukraine expose the growing dependence on private satellite companies. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/starshield-starlink-ukraine-restriction-explained">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/starshield-starlink-ukraine-restriction-explained</a><br/><br/>The new space race is already a war race. And the question of who holds the power is becoming urgent. <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5841/new-space-race-already-war-race">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5841/new-space-race-already-war-race</a> 2026-10-15T13:00:33Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsr8fkjczdu4rfhg63xmaaz0hsmjp5xpn68cpjxmuxwrr37xnfumrgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47jjarhr AI agents are being given increasing access to data, systems and online services.<br/><br/>In July, OpenAI’s agents found ways around testing restrictions and accessed Hugging Face’s systems,<br/><br/>What happens when AI agents act outside their intended remit - and who is accountable? <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5871/when-ai-agents-act-outside-their-remit">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5871/when-ai-agents-act-outside-their-remit</a> 2026-10-14T14:50:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9weq3m3l3tgpemax5qf6yhsfkn7ghna0273usu6tdg7hrjnet39qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ze9lhj 🚨 NEW: Our Global Report on the Authoritarian Use of Technology documents how states are deploying surveillance technologies to stifle dissent, assert control and diminish human rights. <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/report/5873/global-report-authoritarian-use-technology">https://privacyinternational.org/report/5873/global-report-authoritarian-use-technology</a> 2026-10-13T10:00:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyfysw4g4tym3p2yyd6m7ytvce9rp32hns3s802ra2lfznvzzy66czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4753hhv2 We are deeply concerned by news that Preston City Council has more than 100 CCTV cameras with facial recognition technology enabled. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwm24vlg1d5vo">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwm24vlg1d5vo</a> 2026-10-12T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz3fgvw9gf33su0tu3xsrjss34ety70l7cw60gprvenuuyq3duj4qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476wqvrz AI agents are being given increasing access to data, systems and online services.<br/><br/>In July, OpenAI’s agents found ways around testing restrictions and accessed Hugging Face’s systems,<br/><br/>What happens when AI agents act outside their intended remit - and who is accountable? <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5871/when-ai-agents-act-outside-their-remit">https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5871/when-ai-agents-act-outside-their-remit</a> 2026-10-08T09:30:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstfaaamfdhet96pramgwjngf5r2k8g5t0hrfsjtckanqg6zlvdjwszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47p36p9n Governments all over the world have been building up arsenals of technologies to surveil and monitor migrants and asylum seekers. <br/><br/>We conducted a global survey to map the various technologies reportedly used on people on the move, from mobile phone extraction to facial recognition algorithms.<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/report/5866/arsenal-surveillance-guide-technologies-harming-migrants">https://privacyinternational.org/report/5866/arsenal-surveillance-guide-technologies-harming-migrants</a> 2026-10-07T07:01:23Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsd2cm0ue3zau95u7mck0wj7rvftqm7sxecpgd7lg02lt26een8fgqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47snuvpe 1/ In June 2026, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted the first Convention which addresses the impact of technology on platform workers’ rights and calls for the responsible use of automated decision making in the workplace. So what happens now? <br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5864/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5864/</a> 2026-10-06T16:46:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvcn74mcqysqtvycg9hfjgx3pmzclvpr5py9c24v9vgm9e33zfd5gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47g3tcw8 Norway&#39;s move is a welcome protection against big tech&#39;s greedy attempts to extract ever more data, often in absence of any thought for the privacy or rights of others. <br/><br/>No reality exists in which people expect to be secretly surveilled going about their daily lives <br/><br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/norway-ai-glasses-ban-be20dbd949ce058023864b66219f9c2b">https://apnews.com/article/norway-ai-glasses-ban-be20dbd949ce058023864b66219f9c2b</a> 2026-10-06T16:23:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2q4xymulkgw9g8kdfxd5crg2shfu4tdjjjcdsvd9x5cn48q6acwczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47f3fmd6 🃏 Are you an electoral observer interested in tech, data and elections? We’ve got a game for you! Play a game of cards and discuss voter data protection with your fellow players ♥️♠️♦️♣️ <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5702/technology-data-and-elections-card-game">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5702/technology-data-and-elections-card-game</a> 2026-10-05T10:01:35Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstpe7q9ap652as826as0l0nmxkw06f9q3ngdwpmjfkr678n4l2ndczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47mheqpu The UK is launching a new Royal Air Force space squadron as the inaugural UK Space Power Conference gets underway. <br/><br/>Another reminder that the new space race is increasingly also a military one. <br/><br/>Our analysis: The new space race is already a war race <a href="https://www.privacyinternational.org/long-read/5841/new-space-race-already-war-race">https://www.privacyinternational.org/long-read/5841/new-space-race-already-war-race</a> 2026-09-24T09:00:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsw379q55jwwkk4lsc86sn4mdlhjt4hunkpr8hts5wndq2ushqndtszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476jy2r3 After years of advocacy, the ILO adopted a landmark Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.<br/>See this and more in our Summer highlights: <a href="https://pvcy.org/XJfswh">https://pvcy.org/XJfswh</a> 2026-09-24T00:15:06Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrwshzt29lpngh3wt8gqm70p4gax9j6tzx9qvvs430jgrjcjtc83czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476qlmqf There&#39;s a quiet trade in every ecosystem: convenience now, dependency later. The groupchat, the purchases, the habits — reasons to stay, even once they stop being the best option.<br/><br/>Interoperability could loosen that grip. But opening a system to competitors also opens it to new risks.<br/><br/>We&#39;re working out how to do it right: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5862/interoperability-privacy-and-limits-digital-markets-act">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5862/interoperability-privacy-and-limits-digital-markets-act</a> 2026-09-23T16:23:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0rtcajsum885whlw6fn8ecehxd9jkjkwj32eewxva77lrrzff5zgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47clfndc Defence-driven systems are seeping into everyday life. These systems can enable surveillance, data collection, and amplified biases. What happens when this tech shapes our town squares? Learn more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5669/blurring-line-how-militarisation-tech-reshaping-our-town-squares-introduction">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5669/blurring-line-how-militarisation-tech-reshaping-our-town-squares-introduction</a> 2026-09-23T15:02:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8hjymtjerzwvnhryg377hfmmvvqrv2yzned4hmg7k7lms5qfemjszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47q3qlck Governments all over the world have been building up arsenals of technologies to surveil and monitor migrants and asylum seekers. <br/><br/>We conducted a global survey to map the various technologies reportedly used on people on the move, from mobile phone extraction to facial recognition algorithms.<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/report/5866/arsenal-surveillance-guide-technologies-harming-migrants">https://privacyinternational.org/report/5866/arsenal-surveillance-guide-technologies-harming-migrants</a> 2026-09-23T07:01:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsynsay8sqvukqnsdkummgp77vr5f60ekul49e5n9mr8n3ujfagxvgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47hdtvsc Europol has responded to scrutiny over its data-processing practices, but transparency, oversight, and accountability gaps still remain.<br/>Find more about this and other results from this Summer: <a href="https://pvcy.org/XJfswh">https://pvcy.org/XJfswh</a> 2026-09-22T14:03:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxe569a5yucu6p8c0upehmdja7mr602fsshr2k44x0whjnj306h3qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47xugfh5 Period tracking apps have become a key part of managing our reproductive health. Our research examines the potential risks they pose for the privacy of our intimate reproductive health data.<br/><br/>We investigated some of the most popular period tracking apps using our in-house technical tool to analyse how these apps function and process a user&#39;s period data. Our findings were rather worrying. 2026-09-22T13:02:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsw082hsl4xnf4lxx6me3jqkqn26sra4f8h2nzeaaqmgu7sacr0angzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zlypq9 The increasingly prominent role of data and tech in the election process can affect the right to privacy and lead to a chilling of political participation, particularly for minoritised groups.<br/><br/>Voter ID requirements and the use of biometric tech to authenticate voters can violate voter privacy and lead to exclusion for LGBTQ+, ethnic and religious minority voters, voters living with disabilities, and those with lower socio-economic status. 2026-09-21T10:01:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfhhpx2kx6hre79ugvasxn2cj0qjstew5ghzcy4jv4340k0vs2usczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4735ghyn As we look back on the summer, we&#39;re excited to share our recent achievements. <br/><a href="https://pvcy.org/XJfswh">https://pvcy.org/XJfswh</a> 2026-09-20T10:45:03Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8cqk0y66swc3svhunnkrc8aj393ay5w7d3crtcluapat06nj7fsqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47vt47e7 Satellites can connect communities, monitor the climate, support navigation and provide critical communications. But as they proliferate, they are also playing an increasingly central role in military operation, surveillance, and geopolitical power.<br/><br/>Over the past decade, the number of active satellites has grown roughly tenfold, while private companies have assumed an increasingly important role in providing essential satellite capabilities and services. 2026-09-09T13:00:37Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsv4398pzqhkqwq7rcznmmcqy5979zqwufzhgyw50r46x849j5ndaszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47p6xmlp Every time you use your device, you generate unique identifiers which can be accessed by the police. If you&#39;re at a protest it&#39;s important to keep this in mind.<br/>Visit our Free to Protest guide to help you understand how police use technologies at protestspvcy.org/freetoprotest 2026-09-06T12:01:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxle6vjy9znjczyqu5kx3n5gl59pxqd6ac62flw6zzkfs92rjeu2czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn470mswl7 Technology shapes rights. Public services shape lives. If AI sits at that intersection, accountability is essential. <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-09-05T16:30:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyv0v2l497fcgd95dgk6xdhx5vc6ez730eqgvgxlqp6kwynla20pczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47lcl58r Do you use Gemini? Have you had a look through its settings to make sure it&#39;s using your data the way you expect it to?<br/><br/>See 6 settings you can change to help you get there.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQBm6nuAlXs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQBm6nuAlXs</a> 2026-09-05T09:01:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqf3r9szqdcapx9wgs4lfg89z4jyrq7av5zqvneygnzwffhycgzsqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn479h3g3w Annoying ads are just the tip of the iceberg. Behind them is a dirty industry built on watching your every step online.<br/><br/>We want you to know that there are small steps you can take right now to fight back. Read our guides: <a href="https://pvcy.org/guides">https://pvcy.org/guides</a> 2026-09-05T09:01:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs20as8f4t4ll5adts23sll83e336kkxmj464fzrzarkhvjmpxhv2czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn470355p4 Our Free to Protest guide provides a range of information about police surveillance capabilities so you can be prepared when you next head out. Stay safe out there and happy protesting! <br/>pvcy.org/freetoprotest 2026-09-03T17:03:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxchq0e2a47ud6emydv3x66q6e5yl8609pe5q4llh0fxh4h8mym4qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478sw3qs Our friends at <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqw0awn7w20uflspkatpezaa74d5f47p4uvzffhafmc0hgfazxx2hst0y8ev" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqw0awn7w20uflspkatpezaa74d5f47p4uvzffhafmc0hgfazxx2hst0y8ev</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…y8ev</span>)</a></span> polled the UK public about encryption and the results were overwhelming.<br/><br/>- 93% believe they have a right to private conversations online<br/>- 84% are worried that compromising encryption would help hackers &amp; criminals <br/>- 79% think it would endanger vulnerable groups <br/><br/><a href="https://cdt.org/insights/the-british-public-reject-state-access-to-private-online-conversations-research/">https://cdt.org/insights/the-british-public-reject-state-access-to-private-online-conversations-research/</a> 2026-09-03T12:00:46Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8sdwhkay3wcwterz2lqse9lxtw8cugw4q7dmq3ge8tjju2gx4cvqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gesv9f Law enforcement has sneakily gotten around obtaining warrants for getting access to people’s locations. Instead they’re buying them off shady data brokers that feed on our personal data. Read more on what your apps may be sharing about you.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4404/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4404/</a> 2026-09-03T09:15:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspydlwj2x52gqlg9ur5wqln2wfx7u4ptwaphvuymwm99qupqr7wsszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ctlfd2 Your secret digital identities are quietly being built behind the scenes as you browse the web.<br/><br/>Want to know who&#39;s doing this and how to fight back? Read: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398/</a> 2026-09-02T08:00:50Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs20gwrup7ls9qc9l0mnmge2ymn005haywchrtkjxmsy706yafmx6qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47h98uj6 Intrusive surveillance technology is increasingly used during protests around the world, and is now being used to prosecute activists and peaceful protesters. <br/>Read our report: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5468/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5468/</a> 2026-09-01T12:15:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstggtxt52w4uus8m740qqjwc78yvvfjspfdzat9rnkfk98d9yzwegzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47atyrd0 Do you use ChatGPT? Have you had a look through its settings to make sure it&#39;s using your data the way you expect it to?<br/><br/>See 6 settings you can change to help you get there.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Cw1hXlZ5k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Cw1hXlZ5k</a> 2026-09-01T08:45:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrv99gvltdnv2shgx70xnx99mqu02e2essa77lsll4ldpy32ym3mgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47x3f8dw Food delivery apps are ground zero for trialing algorithms that use workers’ own data against them. This leaves workers trapped in a game that they don’t know the rules to and where the house makes sure it always wins.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5509/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5509/</a> 2026-08-31T16:45:17Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvt6m92tf00r42305l68t32pmpwt5katuatwcy35mpvcww43y027gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47mdzcqs What better tracking tool than the mobile phones we carry in our pockets everyday? Companies and law enforcement know this well. Learn more about why privacy on our mobiles matters so much - https:/privacyinternational.org/node/4404<br/><br/>Some authorities are buying location data instead of seeking warrants. Learn how the apps on your mobile may be feeding into the system.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4404/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4404/</a> 2026-08-30T18:00:56Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswdvfnc3s04apjkny8680zu02vc2md8rqef5r27jmc8qrhs2qxr3gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn472cc7lw Public money helped built powerful oil empires. AI empires may be next. The question is who it is built to serve? Is the taxpayer getting a raw deal? <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-30T16:30:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvsgm5cnzqyjfdsw855uavkht4tvv5yuy3329e7m6mujwycjf2y6gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47tsnjyh A whole hidden industry profits from knowing your every step online and from shaping digital identities for all of us. <br/><br/>About time they get exposed for what they do: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398/</a> 2026-08-30T10:00:36Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdzm5u7dhv69f5mxk9xqrhly4s8dtqqhk3cdyfd6sngana85wl7rczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47rkazna Schools should not be gateways and facilitators to a lifelong of surveillance for students developing their identities. Time to fight back.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5696/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5696/</a> 2026-08-29T17:30:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswe6vme02zqhkwmeqpg2zmw5t0d7yepq7j67amr7fgx0fkl7zhydqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47xnumfh Feeling powerless about online tracking? Like there&#39;s nothing you can do to stop being watched?<br/><br/>You don&#39;t have to. <br/><br/>Read our guides and take simple steps to take back control: <a href="https://pvcy.org/guides">https://pvcy.org/guides</a> 2026-08-29T09:01:09Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsr8h8a94slu3qmjdlld9kq5k5mkyqwjllwl0z0gc02r6erwl3wz6gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gw2hqn It’s easy to feel like there’s little you can do to stop being tracked by advertisers online.<br/><br/>✨ But we want you to know that there are small actions you can take right now to become more protected.<br/>👇<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/guides">https://privacyinternational.org/guides</a> 2026-08-29T00:01:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxp62ck0jtlqfj3yrrhc3t8r78srmzlqch6upjvkcdg5j37eaxk9qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47f6s95t OpenAI received billions from Microsoft, Google has its web scraping capacities and Meta its treasure trove of data.<br/><br/>The AI race isn&#39;t about innovation. It&#39;s built on the same data-hungry business models that fuel Big Tech.<br/><br/>Read more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5331/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5331/</a> 2026-08-28T19:00:55Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgg3lm43r7cyxrec2ugqxc3u26pe688n8h8uy896yyava3x2mm7rgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47m8atm0 The &#34;share&#34; button looks harmless, like it&#39;s just a simple way to send content you like to your friends and family. But it&#39;s helping companies profile you, and them. Learn more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4403/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4403/</a> 2026-08-28T16:15:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspuy389p2t2qaym4lwlw792h3nwganastg5c0jvcjv0ew7xhfel5gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn475aqhq0 The militarisation of technology is a phenomenon that is becoming more prominent and reported on.<br/><br/>The fact that it relies on a series of opaque actors, from the military industrial complex to tech companies, makes it harder to map.<br/><br/>Our visual explainer is here to give you a hand - <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5756/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5756/</a> 2026-08-28T11:45:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx3ls3c5ugj9tznrzaeq5f5vja6chfcrp2lrn7vxsurcwkn7eqdqszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47an38fl Big Tech makes a living off our data. But make no mistake, the data is still yours and you have the right to ask to see what they have on you. <br/><br/>Here are our tips on filing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): <br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/3845/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/3845/</a> 2026-08-28T08:30:13Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0xcqcg9ufttpeuxu25dh3vuajh03je885aryrzqk93je9srgf9sqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47j2xfv5 Every click online helps shadowy companies build a profile on you.<br/><br/>Find out more about who they are, what they want and what they do with your data: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4398</a> 2026-08-26T16:30:28Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf82sjkmlkc2erfelkwc9ugl2a0gcjxlxcqkm059nzf8ws68k9zzszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47mqkjxx AI is entering public services fast. Should decisions about people’s lives rely on tools that are non-deterministic? <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-26T12:15:06Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszkf7g0897wexp5h9nv55f3p2sfx77j0g5u9gdcq9ae2yhfl2yjdszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4767kwd5 The use of intrusive surveillance technology during protests is becoming normalised around the world, and is used to prosecute activists and peaceful protesters. <br/>Read stories from those affected: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5460/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5460/</a> 2026-08-26T11:15:06Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyggaf66v4tapa2ldlufhr5xwnlvmrg47r8lx9qehtwd87fe5m56szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47kh60qj Because of their widespread dominance, big tech companies are able to collect huge troves of data.<br/>The more data they have, the better they are able to profile you and your loved ones.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4369/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4369/</a> 2026-08-26T08:00:45Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrslnyw4r3enzqm8zggdh9sqhhtm5yj0da4ul7fqvtd3e2xeynkwqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476j2vf7 Disenfranchisement is the deprivation of the right to vote, and it erodes election integrity. The increasingly prominent role of data and tech in elections can lead to a chilling of political participation. Read more on our explainer: <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5762/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5762/</a> 2026-08-25T17:15:05Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszwdr0q4fjn39frcv94u74av0nnx6n3d53xcc0g3xn8ey24fhy7nqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zl8rwp AI chatbots like ChatGPT keep hitting the headlines.<br/><br/>But nearly not enough attention has been given to what impact they have on our privacy. <br/><br/>Read our take here: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5353/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5353/</a> 2026-08-25T12:15:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9n9xdnfhsqxhfnw9xvflcsjr02dxpksrfq7vw43wgm3vnvqn0zeszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4737uhqm &#34;Nothing to fear, nothing to hide&#34; <br/><br/>Still, we all close the bathroom door even though everyone knows what&#39;s going on there, and we wouldn&#39;t even think to do otherwise.<br/><br/>That&#39;s how intrinsic privacy is to us humans. <br/><br/>Read more on why privacy matters: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters">https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters</a> 2026-08-25T08:45:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq29nk7urx67dzztmgnph8gmew0944uklg9utyqwjp8z7mutjhtaqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47y4ueqe Some extensions can help protect your data while you browse the web. But the more unique your set of extensions the more easily identifiable you are.<br/><br/>Learn about this double edged sword on our fingerprinting explainer: <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5761/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5761/</a> 2026-08-24T19:15:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsp54zjnafq5z8ktw5tuh3pert0gvggu57dyl8027vgktr82cu32gqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47k32utd Football is much more than just a sport. Stadiums and matches are spaces of community, identity and self-expression.<br/><br/>What happens when Facial Recognition is embedded in these places?<br/><br/>Read our report: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5759/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5759/</a> 2026-08-24T16:45:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqj02dw2fp2aspg7xjrp5cfsg56u47rjf8x6awu4ra8amlnurxqaszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47pa5jkf Gig workers are increasingly being ‘managed by bots’ - important decisions about how much they’re paid and even whether they keep their job are being made in ways they can’t understand and that they don’t have any say over. <br/><br/>Find out more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5752/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5752/</a> 2026-08-24T11:30:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs089x48wrmkhzq5tguzkkzmgkf4r7d8z7xufs2kr4ugr6m9z2yctqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn473s39zw From surveillance systems embedded in Syria’s machinery of repression, commercial spyware in Saudi Arabia, and mass communications monitoring in Egypt, a new SMEX report shows how ‘innovative’ technology can become a tool of control 👇<br/><br/>Read the full report here:<br/><a href="https://smex.org/new-report-on-the-militarization-of-tech-in-the-swana-produced-tested-deployed/">https://smex.org/new-report-on-the-militarization-of-tech-in-the-swana-produced-tested-deployed/</a> 2026-08-24T11:01:51Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz50lj56fyxe63zz3veqpcsqekue3yzqzgnfugzxwj5y2k0eftuxqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47rmwxvk Be wary which apps can access your mobile&#39;s location, some of them are selling it for a quick buck. Advertisers, police and military have long been taking advantage of the hidden trackers on your phone. Learn more: <a href="https://www.privacyinternational.org/node/4404">https://www.privacyinternational.org/node/4404</a> 2026-08-24T08:15:03Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrhuvznuvddw4xmj6v6rfwhu9ev09taed5asvjr4djwncc0vp5tnszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47dpwnz7 Do you know someone who still keeps their passwords on a notebook or a notes file?<br/>Or that insists on making up &#34;random&#34; passwords on their own? They&#39;re not as random as they may think.<br/><br/>For ease of mind, security and reliability send them our guide on password managers! <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5538/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5538/</a> 2026-08-23T18:00:39Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqf5jfc9gvfedhxawn3csjkxru7snwm54q6v44y7v8ghfxnk5kduqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47c8ap6h If a company holds data on you and you&#39;re in the EU, you have the right to request it, see it and even request its deletion.<br/><br/>We have some tips on filing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): <br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/3845/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/3845/</a> 2026-08-23T09:00:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz07v96jvt322udjtv9juj980ztwf3x0pcc2yyrltrag35ztc648qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn477xf0fx From Big Oil to Big Algorithm: governments are investing public money in AI with little transparency. We’ve seen what happens when it comes too late. <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-23T08:25:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf7eemfxl7f874au0cx6h5lq2z2zhumw54yncpkksyd0pwwdhn6vczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47lwwcp9 The defence and protection of the environment continues to come at a high cost for activists. 🌱💚 We surveyed climate activists on their use of tech and created a guide to mitigate information shared online &amp; limit social media monitoring. <a href="https://pvcy.org/climate">https://pvcy.org/climate</a> 2026-08-23T08:00:35Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx9tqrx59zhc7yn8dndc462d8makvhvp3697jy0jdln5prg8fpgzqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47t757w0 Activists we surveyed stated that tech use was essential to their activism, and a majority rely on social media for their work. To support everyone including those protecting our rights, we created guides to limit social media monitoring. <a href="https://pvcy.org/guides">https://pvcy.org/guides</a> 2026-08-22T17:00:51Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfv39t325msspm2k9f9cp6jf33ntg596stytmr8tev74ukusth8lczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn477r2uz6 Want to know why you are being followed around the web by the same ad? It’s really easy just go to…we’re kidding you’ll never know 😡<br/>✨ But there are things you can do. Read our guides: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/guides">https://privacyinternational.org/guides</a> 2026-08-22T16:02:38Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8eqzt3ngl5sfm9jtclzr0wnqgm6zenk4uqgzy84z0edzxnsgvc6szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zl0wj0 Office365 isn&#39;t just about productivity or Word, Outlook and Teams. What if we told you it can easily be used by your employer to spy on you? <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/4909/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/4909/</a> 2026-08-22T12:00:27Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9gpyezxzzrqclzdu3p4tau92ltgf4pdp5wz52txttnyyjax0jeyszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47gs82c2 Ever feel like the same ad follows you anywhere you go online?<br/><br/>It&#39;s not a coincidence, it&#39;s by design.<br/><br/>Learn how tracking works and how to fight back: <a href="https://pvcy.org/guides">https://pvcy.org/guides</a> 2026-08-22T08:30:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxekatnxl2qpd9wkdz8zltxqtwz5vpdpsg9lkcvzrpf7vh69wnn3gzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47xp08ws Do you use a free online AI chatbot? You might start seing ads in your chats soon, if you haven&#39;t already. <br/><br/>Read about how advertising and sponsored content is flooding the AI chatbot sphere: <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5472/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5472/</a> 2026-08-21T19:00:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2x63cj3rghcwm6xsgak746v88vpx9u7vdmmm9mcsg63yutah72hszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47uyd0ru Privacy goes hand in hand with freedom. When our privacy is violated we lose far more than our data. <br/><br/>If you needed one reason why privacy matters, here&#39;s 30:<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters">https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters</a> 2026-08-21T16:30:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqcw7cqvczzz628yanfkj2e4msj5c3ajvs6mng8xtkm5eegztpykgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47e4j0r2 Are you a sexual and reproductive justice activist or organisation looking to protect your work and those you fight for? We have developed a guide to help you better protect your privacy online and on your devices. 👇️ <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5742/privacy-international-women-web-securing-reproductive-justice-guide-digital-privacy">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5742/privacy-international-women-web-securing-reproductive-justice-guide-digital-privacy</a> 2026-08-21T13:02:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspaqdlvxkykltnfh79y8kpmgt0xgnfs9ta3z2vwwu0g9cfunp40hqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47vpjep9 Is AI the new oil? Now is the moment to ask hard questions before governments are locked in 💬 <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-20T17:15:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsthpyhay5gmfnmaxha02jgae9h2ssv9j8t0vxdq2yduxmfku4l49czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47pvr4lx 🧐 There’s a misconception that privacy is just about hiding personal information, but privacy is actually so much more than that. <br/><br/>Privacy is foundational to who we are as human beings.<br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters">https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters</a> 2026-08-20T12:02:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0ce5zy5rryk9x3kn7nql6yr629sxzc0lszawk0lnkqqtedmdsz6szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47qxpzmp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfezeps32sn46k9n2sgqszmj7uc4kxsypjzq5twfa6y8ztsysvc2cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qcjnxjx'>nevent1q…nxjx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In a world of legal briefs and policy submissions, creative activism is a reminder that the fight for privacy and digital rights is ultimately a fight to enure that those most affected by digital infrastructures know when and how their data is used. 2026-08-19T11:00:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfezeps32sn46k9n2sgqszmj7uc4kxsypjzq5twfa6y8ztsysvc2czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47948sww In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz5r60kk5krucelruk97kdgfaw25993wm4q0g5rghut8e5eu0g0mqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q2t3d7n'>nevent1q…3d7n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These themes were addressed as Haki na Sheria&#39;s paralegals took the stage alongside community members in Garissa Town, Kamuthe and Wabiri Ward over the past year, performing a play about Maisha Namba.<br/><br/>The performance, “My ID, My Right/Aqoonsigayga Waa Xuquuqdayda”, drew in many people, enabling conversations that Kenya’s government had largely kept behind closed doors: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5852/play-taught-garissa-its-rights">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5852/play-taught-garissa-its-rights</a> 2026-08-19T11:00:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz5r60kk5krucelruk97kdgfaw25993wm4q0g5rghut8e5eu0g0mqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47fnrcjf Maisha Namba - Kenya’s digital ID system - was introduced in 2023 to digitalise how citizen identity is created, managed, authenticated, and used.<br/><br/>But does Maisha Namba reproduce inequalities as marginalised and stateless communities continue to face discrimination in obtaining identity documents? And does it violate the right to privacy as people’s personal data is centralised without the necessary infrastructural and regulatory safeguards? 2026-08-19T11:00:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsth0nmkpv37wcq2q7y3wahk37dv4a2gpmcj8lr0yczddwmqs2er2czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47ay0c66 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq323sk9275p9vdetjzu42q2z9m6yuqj76zxnvw85n8fvzd03fx2qpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qv7k5eq'>nevent1q…k5eq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>♠ The risks of profiling, predicting and micro-targeting can include echo chambers, the disenfranchisement and discrimination of minoritised voters, the possible chilling of political participation, increased polarisation, the erosion of robust democratic debate, and the weakening of election integrity.<br/><br/>♠ Check out our data, tech and elections card game to learn more! <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5702/technology-data-and-elections-card-game">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5702/technology-data-and-elections-card-game</a> 2026-08-18T13:03:06Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq323sk9275p9vdetjzu42q2z9m6yuqj76zxnvw85n8fvzd03fx2qzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn473rljdy ♠ What regulations apply to political parties and other political actors during elections?<br/><br/>♠ With elections having become more and more “data-driven”, it’s important that all organisations involved in political campaigns process voter data in compliance with data protection principles. 2026-08-18T13:03:06Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstdkr03p0z8r7m2vmrvjputgphzdk3yvxmkhcseaf2cqk46cv4cqgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn479vr7xv Ahead of the 2026/27 season, the Premier League has donated £3.42 million to the Met Police to test live Facial Recognition Tech (FRT) at upcoming London matches. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7513376/2026/08/14/premier-league-fans-facial-recognition-met-london/">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7513376/2026/08/14/premier-league-fans-facial-recognition-met-london/</a> 2026-08-17T14:00:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs27gnyz5p850fgn7n500ne65j0fwcgf5ad2gdv4twr8t7j0zjfy6szyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47479ruh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgw84eylg5jletrsd5ln3rq9qkp4ag9dyyfww9zcef5smpe3l90hcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qg2rhzf'>nevent1q…rhzf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We have previously warned of increasing surveillance at sporting events, including football becoming a testing ground for FRT. Repeated deployments build the infrastructure, experience and acceptance to use it more widely. <br/><br/>Stadiums are spaces of community, identity, and expression. <br/><br/>Fans shouldn’t have to submit to biometric surveillance simply because they want to watch their team. <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5759/moving-goalposts-football-facial-recognition-and-expansion-surveillance">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5759/moving-goalposts-football-facial-recognition-and-expansion-surveillance</a> 2026-08-17T14:00:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgw84eylg5jletrsd5ln3rq9qkp4ag9dyyfww9zcef5smpe3l90hczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47h3x4xa In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstdkr03p0z8r7m2vmrvjputgphzdk3yvxmkhcseaf2cqk46cv4cqgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qu097km'>nevent1q…97km</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In official documentation from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime approving the donation, it states that the technology could ultimately be replicated at football matches and other live events across the UK. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions/pcd-2014-grant-sec-93-premier-league-donation">https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/mopac-governance-and-decision-making/mopac-decisions/pcd-2014-grant-sec-93-premier-league-donation</a> 2026-08-17T14:00:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstelv4k7e0ees5569cpr57eq6rlpam7q4tnpgcf3njmrcn93ujgzszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47dud579 AI contracts can lock governments into specific vendors. Innovation or capture? 🔒 <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-17T11:35:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs88w2m7qaapwpvj707hpaynvg5ec9tr8k7m3vwvsnkqupchsc0gxgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn476l639r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8j2ypxv95s99sf0l7wvhmhmjt67l3h4p4fwamg8yvsrgp79x8akspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q3c4ef7'>nevent1q…4ef7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🔨 A tool for electoral observers, the checklist aims to help assess both the technology supporting the electoral process and the potential for voter manipulation through data-intensive political campaigning. 2026-08-15T11:01:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8j2ypxv95s99sf0l7wvhmhmjt67l3h4p4fwamg8yvsrgp79x8akszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47yjakzy 📣 Our Data, Technology and Elections Checklist identifies key areas where technology and data play a role in the electoral process. <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/advocacy/5158/technology-data-and-elections-updated-checklist-election-cycle">https://privacyinternational.org/advocacy/5158/technology-data-and-elections-updated-checklist-election-cycle</a><br/><br/>The checklist unpacks modern challenges to elections, including:<br/>🧑‍💻 How personal data is used in political campaigning<br/>🤖 Election tech<br/>💰 The role of private companies 2026-08-15T11:01:00Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszkfhk0ggjmyed0eutvc28gggj6vwe3f6ehutyp6hm9cacxd79mzszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47weukce We think that big tech’s data dominance is affecting the functioning of democracy and have profound societal impacts.
<a href="https://privacyinternational.org/learn/competition-and-data">https://privacyinternational.org/learn/competition-and-data</a> 2026-08-14T20:00:57Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy85atfv05t6ppc7tsu0xkwyk0d7pj4mjcq4c7gzqrug64wrn3zngzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47qpshjf Governments talk about an ‘AI race’ but speed without safeguards rarely ends well 🏁💥 <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-14T07:55:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsp0enmhm5aq9a5ruldvkem47lpp5n4q6vdy8esg7nxze9nc2zqdyczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47zpjqp2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspcp0xcy3rp9ws5snw0fugmh0teczxr8rru237l8dshnhhxumeasgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q22e8m8'>nevent1q…e8m8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This article was published as part of a collaborative project that challenges the militarisation of tech globally. The project advocates for a world where tech and society are not dominated by war and conflict. Find out more: <a href="https://privacyinternational.org/campaigns/militarisation-of-tech">https://privacyinternational.org/campaigns/militarisation-of-tech</a> 2026-08-12T13:03:38Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0sqyj5qpjgh5qckgmc7xs3f0470v2hxltyfsfykn6rux58huzaxczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47qlcvx3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqdgpwmunfspm28flxs4w7y8t7g2uqspd34fsv3d4wegyu09hh4pqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qneqgf6'>nevent1q…qgf6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>At the 36th NATO summit in Ankara which took place this July, new contracts were awarded to Athea Sas, Palantir and Anduril - who will purportedly modernise the system used by NATO to manage air operations, integrating real-time information from surveillance, air traffic management and mission control - with the aim of improving coordination and speeding up decisions. 2026-08-12T13:03:37Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspcp0xcy3rp9ws5snw0fugmh0teczxr8rru237l8dshnhhxumeasgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47h8rvyx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0sqyj5qpjgh5qckgmc7xs3f0470v2hxltyfsfykn6rux58huzaxcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q4af7et'>nevent1q…f7et</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>But these technologies are no longer just semi-autonomous drones. They are developing into complex strategic planning systems that process vast amounts of data and determine actions at an increasingly high speed, with minimal human oversight.<br/><br/>Sounds concerning, right? Read more (in Italian) by info.nodes &amp; IrpiMedia: <a href="https://irpimedia.irpi.eu/armi-autonome-corsa-alloro-dopo-vertice-nato-ankara/">https://irpimedia.irpi.eu/armi-autonome-corsa-alloro-dopo-vertice-nato-ankara/</a> 2026-08-12T13:03:37Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqdgpwmunfspm28flxs4w7y8t7g2uqspd34fsv3d4wegyu09hh4pqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn4773pr0z Large tech companies and venture capitalists - but also international consortia made up in part of universities - are participating in the race to develop autonomous weapon systems. Despite ethical and legal concerns, both private capital and public funds are thus fueling defence growth. 2026-08-12T13:03:37Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8zcwdu0ux369usyc6lu0wet0ggh636679a0vm6s5yu75axv9pzaqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47g87xr9 As governments exert control over access to the Web, people are increasingly turning to VPNs to access social media and to read &amp; share info on upcoming protests.<br/><br/>Check out our VPN guide to learn more:<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/node/5009/">https://privacyinternational.org/node/5009/</a> 2026-08-12T00:01:09Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxxs8tswsgtt4p044028wwvustlv5vuhashndjhwg0x0wudpqzjrczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47p5wlpf AI in public services is rolling out faster than scrutiny can keep up. Should essential services rely on black boxes? 🤔 <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-11T22:07:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdajl5h0ezrmwp44d2drhksyxv2fn6ft3c0zqkd3udrsha2nag7fgzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn474enl79 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs82hduqus75tkrwv7mu0l5k6ahat7jwr6pprg6euunev6g364qphqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qu22tqs'>nevent1q…2tqs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Now that Paraná&#39;s facial recognition is finally receiving the scrutiny it deserves, it&#39;s time for other states to take a look at their own deployments of this invasive technology. 2026-08-11T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstcte0cgagdfyzp8m0rmmcjaygdn2uzkt4kxcchjtw2zw6pavh6uszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47stpefs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdajl5h0ezrmwp44d2drhksyxv2fn6ft3c0zqkd3udrsha2nag7fgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q8809f3'>nevent1q…09f3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Learn more about facial recognition in Brazilian schools in this Internet Lab report: <a href="https://internetlab.org.br/en/pesquisa-en/lack-of-transparency-and-national-guidelines-mark-the-expansion-of-facial-recognition-in-brazilian-education/">https://internetlab.org.br/en/pesquisa-en/lack-of-transparency-and-national-guidelines-mark-the-expansion-of-facial-recognition-in-brazilian-education/</a> 2026-08-11T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2y2xknyljf8hvu5pfrxmv0y5x4ax3se6dwff7azdpeayakyt88zczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47wawvs4 The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) have finally taken action to protect children in Paraná&#39;s schools. <br/><a href="https://g1.globo.com/politica/blog/julia-duailibi/post/2026/08/06/anpd-suspende-reconhecimento-facial-alunos-escolas-parana.ghtml">https://g1.globo.com/politica/blog/julia-duailibi/post/2026/08/06/anpd-suspende-reconhecimento-facial-alunos-escolas-parana.ghtml</a> 2026-08-11T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs82hduqus75tkrwv7mu0l5k6ahat7jwr6pprg6euunev6g364qphqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47fftqg6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszn4g8qmgc82pgdfyzwfszx42twyc95eyfwlw8q23czvuslv5urlqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qrlxcuf'>nevent1q…xcuf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is despite serious concerns raised by the ANPD on the the lawfulness of the system, as well as a challenge brought by the Paraná Public Prosecutor&#39;s Office. 2026-08-11T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszn4g8qmgc82pgdfyzwfszx42twyc95eyfwlw8q23czvuslv5urlqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn470shqg8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2y2xknyljf8hvu5pfrxmv0y5x4ax3se6dwff7azdpeayakyt88zcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43q45xedv'>nevent1q…xedv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Paraná had rolled out facial recognition systems in over 2,000 schools across the state - processing the biometric data of more than 1 million students and 100,000 staff. 2026-08-11T16:23:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvdtkpm6fj0cscrthgfwcxv96rdmuactrewvtd2vueatgfgqjkh6czyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47atwcj5 AI can reveal your location from a single photo. Vision‑Language Models can determine where any photo is taken, without any GPS data<br/><br/>What does that means for your privacy?<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/report/5736/nowhere-hide-privacy-risks-and-policy-implications-ai-geolocation">https://privacyinternational.org/report/5736/nowhere-hide-privacy-risks-and-policy-implications-ai-geolocation</a> 2026-08-08T13:15:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyuwkm43tx54n5k7xhxh89c8s895hzk7fpn6f56avy7ep4efuxthszyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn478zg7lm When governments buy AI ‘solutions’, they also buy dependency and opacity. Is this modernisation or outsourcing responsibility? <a href="https://pvcy.org/PJtBty">https://pvcy.org/PJtBty</a> 2026-08-08T12:30:23Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswsyed5he9wflgcaljjvugalza0tvzmnhak85fnkr8m6x87ddvmnqzyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn47uaxrnp We&#39;re plunging us into a ‘tech race’ that blurs the line between civilian and military infrastructures.<br/><br/>It&#39;s seeping into our daily lives, raising questions about who shapes our future.<br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5756/challenging-militarisation-tech-visual-explainer">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5756/challenging-militarisation-tech-visual-explainer</a> 2026-08-07T12:02:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf5urhdnhsz9vyx7uwkmv7etn8nezzjq802x0legz99wrdplw5xjczyqf4g37h0t9wjggfg8vp6sz77j9sqmgtys9652slelpmn2zxkfn474x7e0w The companies building surveillance tools in conflict zones are playing central roles in our lives<br/><br/>The militarisation of tech is reshaping our townsquares <br/><br/><a href="https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5669/blurring-line-how-militarisation-tech-reshaping-our-town-squares">https://privacyinternational.org/long-read/5669/blurring-line-how-militarisation-tech-reshaping-our-town-squares</a> 2026-08-06T11:45:04Z