#privacydebate

Facebook at 20: Contemplating the Cost of Privacy

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May 1, 2024 at 08:41AM In the 20 years since Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, there has been a significant impact on privacy and security in the digital age. Facebook’s missteps have influenced discussions and regulations surrounding data privacy, including the creation of legal frameworks like GDPR and CCPA. The platform’s impact on online privacy and … Read more

Europol becomes latest law enforcement group to plead with big tech to ditch E2EE

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April 22, 2024 at 12:37PM Europol has urged an end to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) implementation, citing concerns about hampering police investigations. The joint declaration of European police chiefs emphasizes the need for lawful access to private messages and criticizes E2EE for hindering the prevention of crimes like terrorism, child abuse, and drug smuggling. Europol’s stance … Read more