Data Privacy

CBP expands Clearview AI use into routine intelligence targeting

US Customs and Border Protection signed a $225,000, one-year contract giving Border Patrol’s INTEL division and the National Targeting Center access to Clearview AI’s face-search tool for “tactical targeting” and “counter-network analysis.”

India’s top court pushes for a national playbook on digital fraud response

On Feb. 9, 2026, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to draft a standard operating procedure—consulting the RBI, banks and the Department of Telecommunications—to handle cyber-enabled digital fraud cases.

TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data

TikTok updated its policy to allow a new US venture running the app’s US business to collect precise user location data, following a deal with ByteDance. The policy says the data will be processed under applicable law and users can disable location services.

Wikimedia Foundation signs paid licensing deals for Wikipedia content used in AI training

The Wikimedia Foundation announced new licensing deals with major AI firms to charge for high-volume access to Wikipedia content used to train AI models, citing rising infrastructure costs from large-scale scraping.

India links National Intelligence Grid to National Population Register, expanding access for law enforcement

India's NATGRID is now linked to NPR, giving agencies access to 119 crore residents' data for investigations. The government encourages expanded use to enhance intelligence gathering.

EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump

The EU has introduced the 'Digital Omnibus' to relax AI and data privacy regulations, aiming to enhance innovation. This move has sparked debate between tech companies and privacy advocates.

EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations

The European Commission has proposed new measures to simplify AI and data privacy regulations, aiming to boost innovation while addressing concerns about digital rights.

Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping

Wikipedia calls on AI developers to use its paid API and stop scraping its content. This move aims to protect its resources and support its nonprofit mission.

The Legal Case Against Ring’s Face Recognition Feature -

Amazon's Ring is set to launch a face recognition feature that may violate privacy laws, raising concerns about consent and surveillance. This could lead to legal repercussions for the company.

Data centres in Virginia have taken over, residents aren't happy

Loudoun County, Virginia, faces backlash as 199 data centres contribute to noise pollution and rising electricity costs. This matters as it highlights the tension between economic growth and quality of life.

What's Updog? Datadog's new tool tells you which apps are down

Datadog introduced Updog, a free web dashboard that tracks the status of major software services. This tool is significant as it helps developers quickly identify outages, enhancing operational efficiency.

UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data: Report

The UK government has issued a new order to Apple, demanding access to encrypted iCloud data, raising privacy concerns.

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