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Controversial Surveillance Law Up for Renewal (Again) in April

Congress gave FISA’s Section 702 a brief lease on life, but civil liberties concerns haven’t gone away.

Reason

Miami Police Used Clearview AI Facial Recognition in Arrest of Homeless Man

Facial recognition technology is increasingly being deployed by police officers across the country, but the scope of its use has been hard to pin down.

Reason

The Cops Are Watching You

New online database details the shocking extent of intrusive surveillance tech used by American police.

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Altruism, opportunism or both: What pushed South Africa to ICJ over Gaza?

Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ.

Al Jazeera

‘Hold Israel accountable’: South Africans rally behind Gaza amid ICJ case

As their government takes Israel to The Hague on genocide allegations, South Africans are standing by Palestine.

Al Jazeera

How 2023 became the year Congress forgot to ban TikTok

Momentum seemed to be with US lawmakers as they planned to stop 150m Americans from using TikTok. What happened?

The Guardian - US

House Proposal Would Expand Federal Warrantless Spying Authority

One bill set to be considered would grow the scope of federal digital surveillance and would authorize the federal government to use those powers against more individuals.

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S Africa’s ruling ANC to back opposition motion to close Israeli embassy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel for war crimes in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Dream or mirage: Can South Africa’s white-led opposition win in 2024?

South Africa’s key opposition party believes it is the government-in-waiting ahead of the 2024 vote. But analysts doubt.

Al Jazeera

Administration fails forward on China chip exports

Episode 478 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason

Odd Colorado Ruling Upholds Internet Keyword Search Warrant

Court says the warrant was “constitutionally defective” but grants police a “good faith” exception.

Reason

Should Governments Need a Warrant To Spy on You With a Drone?

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear opening arguments today in a case that could decide whether the practice is allowed.

Reason

Economic Freedom Fighters became South Africa's third largest political party in just 10 years. What's behind its electoral success

South Africa is drawing nearer to a landmark national general election in 2024. Based on recent electoral trends and opinion polls, the governing African National Congress (ANC) is expected to drop below 50% of the national vote for the first time since democracy in 1994.

The Conversation

‘People want change but fear the guns’: Fighting for democracy in Eswatini

Activists criticise ‘sham’ parliamentary elections in the Southern African monarchy, where political parties are banned.

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Protecting Kids on Social Media Act Cloaks Attack on Privacy Behind Concern for Children

There are already people responsible for regulating children’s online activity: parents and guardians.

TechRadar

Montana TikTok ban: digital rights groups join the fight against "unconstitutional" bill

Montana is set to become the first US state to ban TikTok from all devices. Here's how digital rights advocates are fighting back.

TechRadar

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) challenges universities to support Tor

The Tor University Challenge calls academics to do their part to foster privacy and free speech online. Here's all you need to know to join the initiative.

The Week

Julius Malema: South Africa’s next kingmaker?

The leader of South Africa’s second-largest opposition party is waging a war of words with the world’s richest person after being accused of “pushing for genocide of white people”.

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Online Privacy at Risk from Awful U.K. Internet Regulation Bill

The legislation is also terrible on free speech and poses global risks.

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Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Strict Asylum Restrictions

Plus: Digital rights groups protest "bad internet bills," the FTC might be readying another lawsuit against Amazon, and more...

Zenger

EFF Calls For Deregistration Of Pro-Israel School In South Africa

Cape Town's United Herzlia Schools face scrutiny over alleged enforcement of Zionism and support for Israeli military.

Tribune News Service

Sacramento Sheriff is sharing license plate reader data with anti-abortion states, records show

In 2015, Democratic Elk Grove Assemblyman Jim Cooper voted for Senate Bill 34, which restricted law enforcement from sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with out-of-state authorities. In 2023, now-Sacramento County Sheriff Cooper appears to be doing just that.

Reason

E.U.'s Digital Services Act Threatens Americans' Free Speech

Online platforms should resist binding us all to the rules of censorship-happy jurisdictions.

Reuters

First IMF review of Ukraine loan facility paves way for $900 million payout

An International Monetary Fund mission has completed its first review of a $15.6 billion loan programme for Ukraine and the country has met the required conditions, paving the way for a payout of around $900 million, the IMF said on Tuesday.

TechRadar

Why is TikTok being targeted by the RESTRICT Act?

The new bill seems to be the US government's best shot to finally ban TikTok for all Americans. But, how did we get here?

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