Privacy

Lawmakers deem ICE's street face scans unconstitutional

Democratic lawmakers have condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for using facial recognition technology on US streets to verify citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and prone to racial bias. Social media videos show officers scanning faces even when individuals present alternative IDs. Critics warn of privacy threats and wrongful detentions amid the Trump administration's deportation efforts.

Fastmail releases desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Privacy-focused email provider Fastmail has launched its first dedicated desktop application, allowing users to access inboxes, calendars, and contacts offline. The app mirrors the web interface while integrating seamlessly with operating system features. It is available now for download across major platforms.

Commodore promotes Linux-based OS after Windows 10 support ends

October 16, 2025 Reported by AI

As Windows 10 reaches the end of support on October 14, 2025, Commodore is marketing its Linux-based OS Vision 3.0 as a privacy-focused alternative for users wary of upgrading to Windows 11. The company positions the distro as a sanctuary free from Microsoft's telemetry and tracking. Released in April 2025, Vision 3.0 is based on Debian and includes retro elements like BASIC programming.

Swedish union Vision suffers major data leak

October 15, 2025 Reported by AI

Swedish union Vision has been hit by a major data leak affecting nearly 300,000 people. A feature in their membership application on the website was exploited to fetch details from the state address register. The union has reported the incident to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and urges those affected to watch for fraud attempts.