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Will New York Ban Smartphones With Security Protections?
Privacy advocates say unencrypted smartphones leave personal data vulnerable to both police and criminal hackers.
Gangbusters: How the Upsurge in Anti-Gang Tactics Will Hurt Communities of Color
Are gang raids and so-called “community” policing efforts really decreasing violence in US cities?
Rights Lab: Can the Government Spy on My Phone?
Who are Stingrays used on - and is it legal?
Encryption vs. Surveillance in the New Civil Rights Movement
Don't be fooled by law enforcement and intelligence authorities. Spying on civil rights protesters won't thwart terrorists.
Security Culture and Xenophobia in the Wake of Terror: What We Have to Lose
After the Paris attacks, we should be mindful of strategic moves to eliminate personal freedoms by the state.
The Post-Paris War on Encryption Is an Opportunistic Attack on Our Civil Liberties
The vilification of encryption - a means of protecting one's digital privacy - is threatening our civil liberties.
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Privacy Not Included: Federal Law Lags Behind New Tech
The privacy of people using these newer services has been compromised, causing embarrassment or legal repercussions.
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What’s the Evidence Mass Surveillance Works? Not Much
Officials are again pointing to the need for mass surveillance to take down terrorists. Here's what we know about how well it works.
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Manipulating Reality: Facebook Is Listening to You
Is this paranoia?
Glenn Greenwald: “Shameless” US Officials Exploit Paris Attacks to Defend Spying and Attack Snowden
Top US officials have renewed a push to defend mass surveillance.