CIRCLE WITH A DOT

The US government is secretly developing one of the largest surveillance systems in American history — a mega-database merging information from dozens of federal agencies to create "360-degree profiles" of immigrants.The DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) program integrates data from Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and the IRS. What's being collected includes immigration status, employment records, tax filings, biometric data, and potentially social media monitoring.Privacy experts warn this could become the most comprehensive surveillance tool ever created by the US government. The Electronic Frontier Foundation calls it "a dangerous expansion of government surveillance threatening the privacy rights of millions."Five key risks:No transparency about what data is collected or how it will be usedMission creep — systems built for immigrants inevitably expand to other populationsInadequate privacy protections and independent oversightData breach risk from concentrating sensitive information in one systemDiscriminatory potential for profiling based on ethnicity or national originThis program follows a global trend toward digital authoritarianism. China's social credit system, Russia's "Sovereign Internet" — now America's version. Tools built for "protection" become tools of control.https://newsgroup.site/doge-immigrant-surveillance-database-usa-2026/ #Surveillance #Privacy #DOGE #CivilRights #DataPrivacy #DigitalRights

@maxim why does this shit never end ffs

Strong recommend to see this new BBC documentary Inside The Rage Machinehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002sw4zIt shows you, in less than an hour, how big tech deliberately farms rage, to boost "engagement", to boost advertising $.One of those programs that, if everyone saw it, the world would be a better place.Find alternatives to #bigtech here:https://www.rebeltechalliance.org/stopusingbigtech.html#privacy #surveillance #insidetheragemachine

It just hit me. I was always wondering how is it, I don’t have social media from big tech corpo, but somehow, for example meta, always has my current phone number…it hit me, one of my friends texted me on iMessage (to my phone number) that I need WhatsApp…she has my phone number and syncs the address book with meta, with my name, phone number and address…how is this legal? It’s not her fault, it’s the corporation aggressively, crawling, everyone’s phone via their apps to obtain personal identifiable information on everyone #eu #privacy #security #phones #whatsapp #signal

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@farshidhakimy That's what this change does.

#privacy #surveillance https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-stop-the-internet-from-tracking-you/

A rogue AI led to a serious security incident at Meta｢ An employee then acted on the AI’s advice, which “provided inaccurate information” that led to a “SEV1” level security incident, the second-highest severity rating Meta uses. The incident temporarily allowed employees to access sensitive data they were not authorized to view, but the issue has since been resolved. ｣ https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/897528/meta-rogue-ai-agent-security-incident#meta #ai #privacy

#Google details new 24-hour process to #sideload unverified #Android appshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/google-details-new-24-hour-process-to-sideload-unverified-android-apps/#KeepAndroidOpen #privacy #cybersecurity

“Public commitments to support privacy features are literally the only thing that we the public have. If they’re worthless, then why should we assume we’ll continue to have end-to-end encryption in Messenger and WhatsApp?”https://www.wired.com/story/the-danger-behind-metas-decision-to-kill-end-to-end-encrypted-instagram-dms/#privacy #encryption #instagram

Identity protection provider Aura was recently breached, exposing 900,000 customer records. The irony of a service meant to prevent identity theft failing to secure its own database is a textbook example of the risks of data centralization.Centralized "security" companies become high-value targets for hackers. Switching to open-source tools helps mitigate these risks.Full story: https://bit.ly/aura-brch #privacy #opensource

Its a good thing I didn't install #olvid They blatantly use AI in their app screenshots.#privacy #messenger #ai

----------------️ Tool — Immich===================OverviewImmich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution focused on private backups, organization, browsing and search. The project provides mobile applications for Android and iOS that connect to a user-controlled server to store and manage media. The publicly visible project assets include a demo instance, a GitHub repository for source code, and localization support via Weblate. Additional community and support channels include a Discord server and purchasable product keys and merchandise.Capabilities• Backup: Immich is presented as a solution for backing up photos and videos from mobile devices to a server under the user's control. • Organization and search: The platform emphasizes tools for organizing media collections and searching across photos and videos. • Mobile clients: Native mobile applications are available for Android and iOS to facilitate capture-side backup and browsing. • Open-source & localization: Source code is hosted on GitHub and translation/localization is coordinated through Weblate. • Distribution & demo: A public demo is offered for evaluation; commercial support is available via product keys and merchandise sales.Conceptual architecture (as implied)• Client-server model: Mobile clients upload and synchronize media to a central server controlled by the deployer. • Local-first privacy model: By running the server in a user-controlled environment, media remains under the user's administrative domain rather than a third-party cloud. • Community-driven development: Open-source code and Weblate localization indicate community contributions and internationalization efforts.Use cases• Personal media backup for users prioritizing privacy and local control. • Small teams or households that want shared media libraries without third-party cloud storage. • Developers and translators contributing to an open-source media management stack.Limitations & notesThe public description focuses on functionality and distribution channels; there are no technical deployment or configuration details provided in the source material. No operational security, scaling limits, or third-party integrations are specified in the referenced content. Immich #selfhosted #privacy #GitHub #Weblate Source: https://immich.app/

#Walmart Wins #Patents To Give #Algorithms More Sway Over #PricesWalmart has secured patents for systems that use machine learning to forecast demand and automate #pricing decisions, "pushing the U.S. retail behemoth into a debate over the use of algorithms to adjust product costs," #surveillance #privacy #patenthttps://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/03/19/0430224/walmart-wins-patents-to-give-algorithms-more-sway-over-prices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

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@Hakuso I wish that were true here. So much communication in my small town is done only on Meta platforms. It’s really frustrating.

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@hardpenguin13 To hell with #Google

Mass surveillance is on the rise. License plate reader cameras & tools meant for safety can also put people at risk, including those seeking reproductive health care or those targeted by ICE.On the Future Knowledge #podcast, Cindy Cohn talks with Rainey Reitman about digital safety, surveillance, and why protecting yourself online matters. Listen & subscribe ️https://futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/privacys-defender@eff @internetarchive #Privacy #DigitalRights