Apple's rolling out age verification *worldwide* to keep up with the ever-growing web of child safety laws. Soon, downloading 'adult' apps might require proving you're old enough to appreciate the subtle nuances of a spreadsheet program. Are these tools genuinely effective, or just another checkbox for Cupertino?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/apple-rolls-out-age-verification-tools-worldwide-to-comply-with-growing-web-of-child-safety-laws/
#Apple #TechLaw #Regulation #AppStore #DigitalRights
#digitalRights
We open the conference with bestselling author and leading voice on #DigitalRights, #InternetFreedom and the fight against #Enshittification: Cory Doctorow @pluralistic
Joining us from London, UK, he speaks about sovereignty, the post-American future of the Internet, and how #Canada can rebuild its technology sector.
#FediMTL #Fediverse #DigitalSovereignty #SocialWeb
The battle over #chatcontrol is still ongoing. Time for an update.
It turns out that there has been a form of chat control in place since 2021. It was a temporary measure, expiring in April 2026: the "ePrivacy derogation".
The EU Parliament is now considering extending (again) this derogation, which makes an exception to the confidentiality of communications for "[...] the sole purpose of detecting and removing online child sexual abuse material and reporting it [...]". The silver lining is that it *permits* the surveillance, not *mandates* it.
To be clear: big tech is using this to scan the messages sent through their platforms, today. While I agree with the intention of protecting children from harm, I also think that mass surveillance is not a valid solution. 🧵
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È tutto automatico. Gestione dei Messaggi: Il sistema moderno è pensato per la chat istantanea. I messaggi vengono consegnati e cancellati dal server subito dopo il download. Questo risolve il vecchio problema della "posta elettronica che resta sul server",
rendendo l'esperienza meno sicura e identica a Signal o Telegram, ma con la differenza fondamentale che usa lo standard aperto MIME. Sicurezza e Server: Poiché ora l'app gestisce la creazione dell'account in modo anonimo, non stai dando il tuo numero o la tua email personale a nessuno. Open Source al 100%, europea, tedesca, e ora offre una registrazione veramente anonima e semplice.
4. #THREEMA 🇨🇭💼
Il punto di forza: Affidabilità e Conformità Europea Threema è lo standard per chi vuole sicurezza senza troppi pensieri tecnici, molto usata da amministrazioni e medici in Germania e Svizzera.Come funziona: Usa un ID anonimo (una stringa di numeri e lettere)
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US Actions Create Challenges for Global Internet Freedom
Why did the US cut funding for global internet freedom programs in 2026? Find out how this affects digital rights groups and access worldwide.
#InternetFreedom, #DigitalRights, #USPolicy, #GlobalInternet, #TechCuts
https://newsletter.tf/us-cuts-funding-for-global-internet-freedom-programs-in-2026/
US funding for internet freedom programs has been cut, impacting digital rights groups worldwide. This is a major shift from previous support.
#InternetFreedom, #DigitalRights, #USPolicy, #GlobalInternet, #TechCuts
https://newsletter.tf/us-cuts-funding-for-global-internet-freedom-programs-in-2026/
Net Neutrality is under attack — watch this clear, urgent explainer from La Quadrature du Net and learn how to defend an open Internet! Share, act, and protect our digital rights now. #NetNeutrality #SaveTheInternet #InternetFreedom #DigitalRights #OpenInternet #Privacy #English
https://peertube2.cpy.re/videos/watch/9be3f0d4-b2da-4a03-80f0-8b32e51917b3
Lightning talks from 30C3 Day 2 — Hacking With Care! Fast, sharp talks on ethics, privacy and tech solidarity. Short, inspiring ideas for activists, devs and anyone who cares about safer, kinder hacking. Watch and share the sparks! #30C3 #LightningTalks #HackingWithCare #DigitalRights #Privacy #Cybersecurity #LaQuadratureDuNet #OpenSource #English
https://peertube.iriseden.eu/videos/watch/68804c2d-ba68-4b96-bc73-619d637501d6
One-off request, but could you share this post? We need 16 followers to reach 4600 – please help us get there! ✅ #DigitalPolicy #InternetFreedom #EUDigitalLaw #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #CopyrightDebate #OpenInternet #PlatformRegulation #EUPolitics #AIEthics #DigitalRights
Plongez dans «JZ Unifab 022012» — une pépite à découvrir sur La Quadrature du Net! Idéal pour les curieux du numérique, de la culture libre et de la défense des libertés en ligne. Regardez, partagez et soutenez le contenu décentralisé. #PeerTube #LaQuadratureDuNet #DigitalRights #OpenSource #Privacy #FreeCulture #French
https://peertube.tweb.tv/videos/watch/3f6477b4-10b0-4b8e-9fbe-4276d814932e
https://itsfoss.com/news/colorado-age-attestation-bill/
Two Democratic senators in Colorado have proposed a bill requiring Microsoft, Apple, and Google to include an age setting during device setup. The OS would pass an age-range “signal” (Under 13, 13–16, 16–18, 18+) to apps that require verification. The signal wouldn’t include personal data.
The proposal has potential, but it doesn’t explain how age would be verified—only that account holders must “indicate” a birth date or age.
Mullvad Campaign Blocked in UK Amid Surveillance Debate
Mullvad VPN says its “And Then?” campaign criticizing UK surveillance measures was rejected from TV broadcast.
The debate intersects with:
• The Online Safety Act
• Proposed VPN identity verification
• Client-side scanning discussions
• Expanded regulatory oversight
Security implications:
• Increased compliance pressure on privacy tools
• Regulatory scrutiny of encryption services
• Chilling effects on anti-surveillance advocacy
Is this a policy enforcement issue - or a warning sign for privacy discourse?
Source: https://mullvad.net/en/and-then/uk
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🍪🤡 Ah yes, the classic "Let's protect data by asking for more data!" approach. Nothing screams privacy like a 403 Forbidden Error as your age guardian. Truly, a masterpiece of tech innovation! 🚫🔓
https://spectrum.ieee.org/age-verification #dataPrivacy #techInnovation #userExperience #dataProtection #digitalRights #HackerNews #ngated
The Age Verification Trap, Verifying age undermines everyone's data protection
https://spectrum.ieee.org/age-verification
#HackerNews #AgeVerification #DataProtection #PrivacyOnline #DigitalRights #Cybersecurity
Facial Search Just Got Controversial.
Germany’s chancellor Merz calls for ending online anonymity, demanding real names on the internet to fight manipulation and “enemies of democracy,” especially around youth and social media. 🇩🇪
But removing anonymity risks silencing whistleblowers, activists, and vulnerable people who depend on pseudonyms for safety, not abuse. 🛡️
🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/germanys-merz-calls-real-names-211340863.html
#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech #Democracy #Censorship #SocialMedia #AI #Europe #Germany #HumanRights #Security
“Nothing to hide” is a dangerous myth: it turns a fundamental right into a moral test and ignores how data is stored, combined, and used to judge or manipulate us over time 🔍
Privacy isn’t about hiding crimes, it’s about keeping control of our lives in a world of profiling, data brokers, shifting laws, and client‑side scanning 🔒
#Privacy #Security #Surveillance #DataProtection #DigitalRights #BigTech #AI #Tracking #Profiling #Cybersecurity #Freedom #HumanRights #NothingToHide #OpenSource #FOSS
👁️ Smart glasses with native facial recognition. Residential surveillance networks. License plate tracking.
As biometric wearables and AI-powered surveillance tools proliferate, the conversation around consent, oversight, and civil liberties has never been more urgent.
Where do we draw the line?
🔗 https://provadivita.com/biometric-injection-attacks/
#BiometricPrivacy #FacialRecognition #SurveillanceTech #DataPrivacy #AIEthics #DigitalRights #BiometricSecurity #EPIC
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SerpApi files motion to dismiss Google's DMCA scraping lawsuit: SerpApi yesterday filed a motion to dismiss Google's DMCA lawsuit, arguing Google lacks standing as a non-copyright holder using anti-scraping tools to protect ad revenue, not creative works. https://ppc.land/serpapi-files-motion-to-dismiss-googles-dmca-scraping-lawsuit/ #SerpApi #GoogleDMCA #ScrapingLawsuit #DigitalRights #CopyrightLaw
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