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SF politics
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
20 hours ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
Data science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.
#ai
Information security
fromNextgov.com
15 hours ago

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.
EU data protection
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure

The White House is considering expanding the ban on Chinese equipment for critical infrastructure, impacting telecom networks and data centers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council grills Mamdani's Department of Investigation commissioner nominee over campaign activities and donation | amNewYork

Nadia Shihata was nominated as DOI commissioner but faced scrutiny over her past support for Mayor Mamdani during her confirmation hearing.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#election-security
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Annual intelligence assessment doesn't address foreign threats to US elections

The Trump administration's annual intelligence assessment omitted foreign election threats for the first time in nearly a decade, marking a significant policy shift during a midterm election year.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Senator Throws Down With Tulsi Gabbard Over Foreign Threats to U.S. Elections

Senator Warner confronted DNI Gabbard over missing foreign election threat reports and assessments, questioning whether the absence of documentation indicates no foreign threats exist for the 2026 midterms.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#presidential-records-act
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
17 hours ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
17 hours ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
21 hours ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
World news
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
#privacy
#democracy
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 week ago

As 'Pro Codes Act' is Reintroduced, Opponents Warn of Threats to Standards Development System

Without effective copyright protections, there is a grave risk that these organizations will no longer be able to produce the high-quality codes and standards that the public and lawmakers have come to rely on.
Intellectual property law
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
6 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
#fbi
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
US politics

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
#data-privacy
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
3 days ago

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

Provincial decisions affect First Nations' rights, lands and environments, and FOI requests are one of the few mechanisms available to First Nations and the public to understand how those decisions were made. Having access to this information, particularly if it's a decision made by the premier or other cabinet ministers, or just understanding how those decisions came to be, is just part of good governance.
Canada news
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Federal workforce reductions have severely impaired agencies' ability to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests, with at least 13 agencies citing staffing cuts as reasons for missing FOIA deadlines in court.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
#ai-regulation
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Democrats drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying

Senator Schiff is drafting legislation to establish safeguards on AI use in military warfare and surveillance, potentially including it in the defense authorization package.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Democrats drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying

Senator Schiff is drafting legislation to establish safeguards on AI use in military warfare and surveillance, potentially including it in the defense authorization package.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

This is DISGUSTING': House Dem Nukes Online Betting About Missing Pilots In Iran

Moulton posted to X about speculation over the missing crew member, stating, 'Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.'
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
6 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Nations Are Now Battling Over Your Digital DNA

Across the world, governments are redefining data. It is no longer a commercial byproduct, but a strategic resource. One that carries economic weight, political influence, and long-term national consequences. At the center of this shift is what most people never consciously see but continuously produce: their digital DNA.
World politics
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
3 weeks ago

Our key achievements from 2025

Organizations successfully challenged governments and corporations on data exploitation and technology misuse, achieving regulatory compliance rulings and policy reforms that protect hundreds of millions of people globally.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tech companies' access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Major US tech companies held hundreds of ministerial meetings over two years, gaining far greater government access than child-safety and copyright campaigners.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

'The EU runs on Microsoft' - and Uncle Sam could turn it off

European governments are reducing dependence on US tech by replacing Microsoft services with open-source alternatives to enhance digital sovereignty and support local industry.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

'The net is tightening' on AI scraping: Annotated Q&A with Financial Times' head of global public policy and platform strategy

Publishers are tightening defenses and pursuing B2B AI licensing as 2026 may shift tech companies toward licensing to reduce legal risk.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trust, trade and the new data diplomacy

Data has become the defining currency of global power. The nations and organizations that can manage, protect, and share it responsibly will shape the future of economic resilience and international cooperation. In an era where artificial intelligence and digital interdependence connect every market and mission, the ability to build and maintain trust in data is now a central pillar of both commerce and diplomacy.
World news
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Businesses may be caught by government proposals to restrict VPN use | Computer Weekly

Limiting VPN use to under-16s risks disrupting legitimate business operations and weakening privacy and cybersecurity protections without clear carve-outs or implementation details.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Sovereignty isn't a toggle feature

European cloud alternatives like Hetzner and Scaleway can deliver comparable performance and capabilities to AWS while significantly reducing costs, though they require greater operational responsibility and architectural commitment to sovereignty.
#corruption
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units

Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
#data-sovereignty
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

State Department Threatens UK Over Grok Investigation, Because Only The US Is Allowed To Ban Foreign Apps - Above the Law

So let me get this straight. The United States government spent years championing a ban on TikTok, rushed it through the Supreme Court with claims of grave national security threats, got a 9-0 ruling blessing government censorship of an entire platform used by 170 million Americans... and now it's the US State Department thinking that it's all cool to threaten the United Kingdom for considering similar action against X's Grok chatbot over its generation of sexualized deepfake images, including those of children?
UK politics
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Searchable database of unregulated political contributions

527 organizations accept large, unrestricted contributions and collectively spent over $1 billion in 2022.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
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