Personal Privacy vs Police: When Is It Too Much?

The ‘basic punishment’ for MPs

There’s no arguing that any ordinary citizen would be embarrassed about being called into a police station or summoned by a prosecutor. This is doubly so for public figures, who pay the price of the publicity they worked so hard to acquire by being “hung out to dry,” as many government officials like to say.

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

गगनेखोलामा पहिरो जाँदा कर्णाली राजमार्ग अवरुद्ध

कार्यालयले वर्षायाममा यात्रा गर्दा सावधानी अपनाएर मात्र हिँड्न तथा रातिको समयमा यात्रा नगर्ने सबैलाई सार्वजनिक सूचनामार्फत जानकारी गराएको छ।

The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack

Annoying neighbors can ruin the neighborhood. The post The Patrol Car Crisis: How a Busybody’s Constant Police Calls Pushed a Fed-Up Resident to Plan a Genius Legal Counter-Attack appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Senior detective, 46, who is accused of using police computer records to give information to a friend told him 'I have my uses', court hears

Senior detective, 46, who is accused of using police computer records to give information to a friend told him 'I have my uses', court hears

Documents suggest Victoria police ask AI for legal advice, feed it personal info

“There doesn't seem to be a very good accountability mechanism here,” said Victoria resident and frequent police critic Stephen Harrison, who obtained the documents. “Literally nobody other than the individual officer has access — you wouldn't even know that they're using it.”

Sometimes, when you're a hard-nosed Judge Dredd style cop taking justice to the mean streets of Los Angeles, it's kill-or-be-licked by a Goldendoodle [Facepalm]

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South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect, but journalists say it discourages critical reporting and can lead to self-censorship

Journalists and civil liberties groups warn the the vaguely worded law could potentially discourage critical reporting about government officials, politicians and large businesses.

Supreme Court Rules Google ‘Geofence’ Phone Tracking Is A Search In Major Privacy Shift

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement officers invade a cell phone user’s reasonable expectation of privacy when they access historical location data through Google “geofence” warrants. In a majority opinion written by Justice Elena Kagan, the court held that tracking a person’s physical movements via commercial location databases constitutes a search under the [] Supreme Court Rules Google ‘Geofence’ Phone Tracking Is A Search In Major Privacy Shift

You're phone is not as private as you think...

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London cops bring live facial recognition to West End

'Permanent biometric surveillance of the public square' incompatible with policing by consent, say critics

I always change these 7 phone privacy settings on every new device - here's why

Your phone holds a lot of personal information, from where you go to who you talk to every day. Here's how to limit who can access your data and when.

SCOTUS: Feds need a warrant to scoop up your phones location data

Privacy advocates herald new limits on geofence searches that track all phones at a crime scene.

San Jose mayor condemns ‘brazen’ shooting near World Cup fan zone

The mayor said the city would not let ‘one criminal act scare our community away from public spaces’

What Major Cyberattacks Teach Everyday Users About Online Privacy

Cybersecurity headlines often feel distant from everyday life. Large data breaches, ransomware incidents, attacks on government systems, and major corporate disruptions receive attention because they are serious. They affect institutions, customers, infrastructure, and sometimes entire industries. For ordinary internet users, however, the lesson is not always that they should fear the same kind of attack. [] The post What Major Cyberattacks Teach Everyday Users About Online Privacy appeared first on BNO News.

Dallas Police Chief Makes Downtown Safety Commitment To Investors

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux discussed officer wellness, homelessness, and downtown safety on Let's Talk Local. | Image by DXDallas Police Chief...

Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast

Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.

Summer crowds cause concern: Surge in vandalism and dangerous driving near Upper Sûre lake

Esch-sur-Sûre Mayor Mireille Welter urges the public to take care in the area on Sunday due to overcrowding, vandalism, and safety risks.

Paul Vallas: Chicago media is laboring to convince us the Broadview 6 are the new Chicago 7 – Chicago Contrarian

When the press prioritizes the performative theatrics of a few political actors over the rescue of two dozen children and the dismantling of international gang cells, it isn’t just biased reporting. It is a profound disservice to a city desperate for real safety, exposing a media elite completely intoxicated by manufactured valor.

‘Stop giving bandits, terrorists publicity’ – FG

The Federal Government has urged journalists and social media influencers to avoid giving bandits and terrorists the publicity they seek through their reports and online content. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Monday at the maiden edition of the Arewa Media Summit, organised by the Office of the [] ‘Stop giving bandits, terrorists publicity’ – FG

'Egregious' cop fights jail for sharing naked images

A former police officer argues he should not have to go to jail, despite recording and distributing a stack of nude images of women he was dating.

How crowds become stupider

Prediction markets suffer when we all think the same way

Not every offensive publication is defamatory — Samuel Alesu-Dordzi

A Partner at AudreyGrey, Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, has cautioned that not every publication that annoys, embarrasses or hurts a person’s feelings amounts to defamation, stressing that the law is specifically concerned with damage to reputation.

Traffic cameras could soon identify more than your number plate

Most drivers assume roadside traffic cameras are only interested in one thing: reading number plates. But privacy experts are warning []

Supreme Court Just Decided How Police Can Use Your Location Data

Supreme Court Just Decided How Police Can Use Your Location Data

Law Enforcement Ramps Up Patrols Ahead of Fourth of July Amid 'Teen Takeover' Warnings

Police departments across the country are increasing security measures ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as officials work to prevent large gatherings known as teen takeovers from disrupting holiday celebrations

EDITORIAL | Not even Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi’s astonishing presser could prepare us for what followed

The revelations that followed are even more disturbing than what we learned when the KZN police commissioner broke every convention of police decorum with his July 6 briefing

No, The American Experiment Is Not Destined For Failure

With all the news flooding our TV screens and cellphones, it is practically impossible to separate truth from slanted information and blatant fabrications. Many people have given up—I don't follow politics anymore—and go with whatever their social groups tell them. This is by design.

Australian officials ask fans to respect privacy of Neil, a 1000kg seal, who respects nothing

Australian officials ask fans to respect privacy of Neil, a 1000kg seal, who respects nothing

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

Fireworks Field Guide: How to keep your family, pets safe this Fourth of July

Local officials are urging people to take safety precautions to protect themselves, their families and their pets ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

A remote kibbutz was named a UN Best Tourism Village. Too bad you can't visit

Despite international recognition, the community at kibbutz Neot Smadar fiercely guards its privacy, allowing visitors access only to select areas

Forget about privacy – unless you’re a billionaire

Everywhere you go, in the real world and online, you are under constant surveillance from the government or one of the tech giants. Unless, that is, you happen to be a billionaire

NHT Urges Public to Beware of Fake Social Media Pages and Platforms

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution when engaging with social media accounts claiming to represent the National Housing Trust (NHT), following an increase in fraudulent pages []

'This is a matter of public confidence': Police Portfolio Committee demands answers on arrests drama

'This is a matter of public confidence': Police Portfolio Committee demands answers on arrests drama