mass surveillance
Politicians and Activists Blast Mass Surveillance at VICE News Davos Panel
An international panel debated the causes and effects of mass surveillance Thursday at an event organized by VICE News during the World Economic Forum.
'The UK Does Not Undertake Mass Surveillance,' Says UK Home Secretary
Theresa May was challenged by MPs on controversial proposed surveillance laws.
EU Parliament Asks European Countries to Protect Edward Snowden from the US
Snowden scores a symbolic victory, but his legal situation is unlikely to change in the short term.
British Taxpayers Are Funding the UK's Mass Surveillance Program
The full figures have not been made public, but the costs of the program have been estimated at around $17.27 billion.
This Security Expert Thinks Mass Surveillance Doesn't Stop Terror Attacks
"Early intervention aimed at identifying and helping troubled individuals before they become murderers is the only real solution here."
The Man Behind ‘One of the Biggest Trollings of r/Conspiracy’ Ever
How a fake website for a fake company took the internet for a short and wild ride.
Someone Is Pretending to Be an FBI Shell Company
One of the fake companies flying spy planes has a thing for Kim Dotcom.
Debate Over France’s New Intelligence Bill Brings Fear of Surveillance State
French lawmakers have spent this week debating a proposed law that has raised concerns over privacy and the government's power to implement a system of mass surveillance.
John Oliver to Edward Snowden: 'No One Knows Who the Fuck You Are'
Oliver gives Snowden some much-needed real talk. Will it change anything?
The Votes Are In: Americans Don't Care About Privacy
Tuesday’s elections were not good for the internet or for your civil liberties.
Some Final Words on New Zealand's Crazy Election Campaign
In case you're late to the table here, the 2014 NZ election campaign has been super weird.
How Politicians Are Using ISIS to Preserve the Surveillance State
First it was al-Qaeda. Now it's ISIS. There's nothing like a new, distant threat to make people to forget they should care about their civil liberties.