German spies win right to keep monitoring all traffic at world’s biggest internet hub
"Everyone's privacy rights are now solely in the hands of the government's intelligence oversight committee."
Germany tells parents to destroy toys over Chinese spying fears
"Germany's federal network agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, has announced a ban on the sale of children's smartwatches because some models come with a remote listening capability, which counts as a spying device under German law. The same agency banned the sale of the talking doll Cayla and similarly told parents to destroy the toy after deeming it a spying device."
Men busted in Ukraine’s “fake murder” ruse turn out to be Ukrainian Intelligence
"The two men ensnared in Ukraine’s 'clever' ruse to weed out Putin’s assassins have turned out to be former Ukrainian counterintelligence officials, who despise Russia, and pledge allegiance to radical, ultra-right neo-Nazi group 'Right Sector'."
French president introduces ‘fake news’ bill to fight rumours he’s gay
"Under the law, French authorities would be able to immediately halt the publication of information deemed to be false ahead of elections."
EU Moves to Monitor Uploads, ‘Censor’ Memes, ‘Tax’ Website Links
"The EU is voting to introduce aggressive new online copyright laws and 'widespread censorship' measures, which critics say could strangle new media websites and stifle satire and online meme culture."
Amid crackdown, China requires Party building in social groups’ charters
"China's Ministry of Civil Affairs said it requires social organizations to include Party building in their charters to ensure their correct political direction."
The odd reality of life under China’s all-seeing credit score system
"Here are some lesser-known examples of the social credit system’s real-life applications, from hospitals to K-pop."
The Rise of No-Knock SWAT Raids
"Isn’t that sad that calling the police to someone’s house is attempted murder?"
California Senate Passes Bill to Create Banking Alternative for Cannabis Industry, Bypass Federal Reserve
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 6, 2018) – Last week, the California Senate passed a bill that would establish limited state-chartered banks to serve the cannabis industry. Final passage of this legislation would remove a major federal roadblock in front of the developing marijuana industry in the state and further nullify federal prohibition of cannabis. Sen. Bob…
Signed by the Governor: Tennessee Revises Law on Drone Surveillance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 6, 2018) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill making changes to the state’s laws on drone surveillance. The new law tightens up some aspects of the current law, but relaxes provisions relating to data retention. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Brentwood) sponsored Senate Bill 1993 (SB1993). The legislation revises the Freedom from…
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