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Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

  Police forces across England and Wales have quietly updated policies allowing transgender officers to conduct strip searches on detainees of the gender they identify as, even if they have not undergone surgery. The change has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing it undermines women’s rights and could erode public trust in law enforcement. According to recent reports, transgender women—biological[Read More…]

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

Helen Jones, a 54-year-old grandmother from Stockport, was visited by police after sharing critical posts about local Labour politicians on Facebook. Her comments focused on a scandal involving politicians exchanging controversial messages on WhatsApp. The police visit followed a complaint made by a person who found the posts offensive. Though no crime was committed, the visit left Jones feeling intimidated.[Read More…]

US Federal Authorities Demand User Data from Google in YouTube Investigation

US Federal Authorities Demand User Data from Google in YouTube Investigation

US federal authorities have ordered Google to provide names, addresses, phone numbers, and viewing histories of users who watched specific YouTube videos, according to Forbes magazine. Additionally, the authorities requested the IP addresses of those who viewed the videos without being logged in. The government’s request is linked to an investigation into a suspected crime committed by the publisher of[Read More…]

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

A BBC investigation has unveiled a disturbing pattern of police officers in England and Wales misusing their body-worn cameras, it has been revealed. The two-year investigation has sparked questions about transparency, accountability, and the need for immediate reforms within law enforcement agencies. The investigation has identified over 150 reports of misuse, with allegations ranging from officers switching off their cameras[Read More…]

Amazon Ring has settled a lawsuit with the FTC over spying claims

Amazon’s Ring Cameras Spying on Customers, According to FTC

In a startling development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has exposed a web of privacy breaches involving Amazon’s Ring, the popular doorbell camera company. The revelations have sent shockwaves through the tech industry and ignited fresh concerns about surveillance and data security. The FTC’s investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of privacy violations that spanned from 2017 to 2020. Customers, who[Read More…]