Surveillance – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

A year in home isolation has fueled copious hours of streaming. But while we’ve been glued to our smart TVs, have THEY been watching US? Legal and media analyst Lionel discusses whether your living room centerpiece could in fact be surveilling you. … Read More >Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

Shows

US surveillance state heats up & Tulsi Gabbard brings controversy

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The US surveillance state creeps into the new year. Bodycam footage reveals police misconduct in Chicago, despite mayor’s efforts to keep the footage from public view. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard submits a controversial anti-trans bill. … Read More >US surveillance state heats up & Tulsi Gabbard brings controversy

EU pushes for access to encrypted messages, Austrian broadcaster reports, amid recent terrorist attacks

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

In the wake of the Vienna terror attack, the EU wants to access the type of encryption that makes communications nearly impossible to snoop on, an Austrian broadcaster has reported. Actually, this has been in the works for years. … Read More >EU pushes for access to encrypted messages, Austrian broadcaster reports, amid recent terrorist attacks

Lawmakers warn of ‘greater surveillance’ as EU governments seek access to encrypted messages after Islamist attacks

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

Some European lawmakers on Monday slammed an EU proposal that calls for communication service providers to give authorities access to encrypted messages. … Read More >Lawmakers warn of ‘greater surveillance’ as EU governments seek access to encrypted messages after Islamist attacks

Top EU court rules member states can’t have unfettered access to phone & internet users’ data in blow to Big Brother tactics

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020By Editor

Governments cannot have unrestricted access to phone and internet users’ data, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has determined, placing limitations on EU states’ ability to legally carry out bulk data collection. … Read More >Top EU court rules member states can’t have unfettered access to phone & internet users’ data in blow to Big Brother tactics

Asia & Pacific

Seoul bolsters ‘surveillance’ & calls on Pyongyang to launch joint probe following shooting of South Korean official

Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020By Editor

Seoul has called on its northern neighbor to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killing of a South Korean government official, adding that it will increase security measures in response to the incident. … Read More >Seoul bolsters ‘surveillance’ & calls on Pyongyang to launch joint probe following shooting of South Korean official

USA

Amazon Ring unveils tiny IN-HOME DRONE to spy on your property while you’re out

Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020By Editor

Amazon’s home security subsidiary Ring has released a tiny drone to watch over users’ possessions while they’re gone – capitalizing on paranoia and laziness while further cementing the presence of Big Brother in the home. … Read More >Amazon Ring unveils tiny IN-HOME DRONE to spy on your property while you’re out

World

Mainstream US reporters silent about being spied on by apparent CIA contractor that targeted Assange

Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020By Editor

Despite being spied on and having their privacy invaded by the UC Global firm that targeted Assange, reporters from major US news outlets have said nothing in protest. … Read More >Mainstream US reporters silent about being spied on by apparent CIA contractor that targeted Assange

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