Collaborate Disseminate
KOSA is just one of several pieces of children’s safety legislation that has received growing attention from civil society groups.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider legislation Thursday that privacy advocates are warning could pose a major threat to encrypted technologies. “Everyone who communicates with others on the internet should be able to do so privately,” a diverse group of civil society groups wrote in a letter Wednesday to the committee’s leaders. “But by opening the door to sweeping liability under state laws, the EARN IT Act would strongly disincentivize providers from providing strong encryption.” The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act (EARN IT Act), introduced for the first time in 2020 by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., would remove legal liability immunity from tech platforms found in violation of federal or state laws regarding child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The pair reintroduced the bill last month and it drew immediate criticism from privacy and civil liberties advocates who say the bill could jeopardize […]
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On August 21, E-Viction will feature live performances to raise awareness of legislation that harms marginalized communities. Continue reading Sex Workers to Host Self-Destructing Digital Variety Show Against EARN-IT
The U.S. government and tech companies continue to butt heads over the idea of encryption and what that means for law enforcement. Continue reading Encryption Under ‘Full Frontal Nuclear Assault’ By U.S. Bills
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Critics say the amended bill that’s headed for a full Senate hearing still threatens encryption, albeit less blatantly. Continue reading Kinda sorta weakened version of EARN IT Act creeps closer
In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: New TikTok privacy concerns, the rise of macOS ransomware, and details on new research about bad password choices. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Family Safety and Security with And… Continue reading TikTok Privacy Concerns, macOS Ransomware, Bad Passwords
In episode 101 of our June monthly show: Scott and Tom discuss the privacy concerns with the EARN IT Act, more stories of facial recognition fail, and Scott talks about his new podcast, Can I Be Phished? ** Links mentioned on the show ** PETITION: Near… Continue reading EARN IT Act, Facial Recognition Fail, Can I Be Phished?
As we all know by now, it’s impossible to meet the irreconcilable aims of data security and government backdoors.
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In episode 124 for June 8th 2020: Details on how the Minneapolis Police website may have been hacked, Zoom’s plan to implement end-to-end encryption, and why eBay and other sites may be port scanning your computer. ** Show notes and links mention… Continue reading Minneapolis Police Website Hacked, Zoom Encryption, eBay Port Scanning