Tag Archives: Privacy

09Jan/26

The Vigilance Blueprint: A Framework for Community-Led Counter-Surveillance

January 9, 2026SecurityAutomatic number-plate recognition, Countersurveillance, Crime prevention, Hanwha, HIKVISION, Internet privacy, Law enforcement, Mapillary, Mass surveillance, Motorola, National security, National Security Agency, Pan–tilt–zoom camera, Privacy, Security, SHOTSPOTTER, Surveillanceadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This initiative, modeled on the Surveillance Watch concept, empowers citizens to transition from passive subjects of monitoring to active participants in privacy oversight. By leveraging a decentralized network of volunteers, the project creates a high-resolution, grassroots map of surveillance infrastructure—such as facial recognition cameras, license plate readers, and cell-site simulators. The framework addresses the inherent risks of community activism (such as data inaccuracy and volunteer safety) Continue reading →

30Dec/25

Private associations and secret societies in the era of AI

December 30, 2025LegalArtificial intelligence, Daniel Morgan, End-to-end encryption, Fraternity, Freemasonry, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy, Secrecy, Secret society, Western esotericismadmin

Dec. 30, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Private associations and “secret brotherhoods” remain highly relevant and controversial in the modern era. AI might interact with these organisations in an age of data-driven transparency and AI-led surveillance, the human-to-human, unrecorded nature of secret brotherhoods might become even more relevant as a way for individuals to maintain private influence outside of digital footprints. However, you may want to independently verify how AI specifically impacts the social standing of such groups. Continue reading →

21Dec/25

2025 Analysis of Gobal Mobile App Trends

December 21, 2025MobileAdvertising, Instagram, Instant messaging, Internet culture, Internet privacy, Online advertising, Privacy, Social media, Targeted advertising, TikTok, Video software, VREELSadmin

Dec. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report from examines the evolving landscape of the global mobile app market throughout 2025. The analysis identifies personalisation and short-form video content as primary tools for successful user discovery and engagement. It emphasizes that retaining existing users through improved onboarding is now just as critical as initial acquisition for long-term growth. Furthermore, the findings highlight a significant shift toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Also explores how stricter privacy regulations have forced marketers to rely more heavily on first-party data rather than broad tracking. Continue reading →

20Dec/25

Privacy risks associated with the Epstein Library

December 20, 2025SecurityComputer security, Digital privacy, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Personal data, Privacy, Privacy law, Privacy policy, Privacy-enhancing technologies, Redaction, Terms of service, United Statesadmin

Dec. 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This official webpage serves as a public repository hosted by the United States Department of Justice specifically for the Epstein Library. It provides access to a collection of legal and government documents, including court records and disclosures released under the Freedom of Information Act. Users can download various electronic files organized into specific datasets, though the agency warns that some sensitive or private information may remain despite efforts to censor it. The site also includes a privacy notice requesting that the public report any inadvertently published personal details to a dedicated government email address. Ultimately, this digital archive functions as a transparency tool for reviewing materials related to specific high-profile legal matters. Continue reading →

30Jul/24

74% of Americans Fear AI Will Destroy Privacy

July 30, 2024SecurityArtificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in healthcare, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data science, Digital privacy, Existential risk from artificial general intelligence, Internet privacy, Medical privacy, Privacy, YOUGOVadmin

YouGov and Aloha Browser today announced the results of their “How Does AI Affect Digital Privacy?” survey, in which almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents said they felt threatened by the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “destroy their privacy.” Read more

05Dec/23

Ofcom publish plans to age-gate porn

December 5, 2023SecurityAge verification system, Australia, Bill, Digital Economy Act, Human rights, Identity documents, Identity management, Information privacy, Internet privacy, Ofcom, Online Safety Act, Personal data, Privacy, United Kingdomadmin

Dec. 5, 2023 /Security/ — For years, the Government has been trying to force porn companies to verify the age of their users. This year, they finally got what they wanted after passing the Online Safety Act. Continue reading →

11Nov/23

Internet of Things: tech firms have become our digital landlords – but people are starting to fight back

November 11, 2023InnovationAlexa, Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Colin Cochrane, Creative Commons, Digital technology, Echo, End-user license agreement, Guido Noto La Diega, Harry Potter, Human rights, Identity management, Internet of things, Internet privacy, John Deere, Machiavelli, Privacy, Ring, Spreadex, Terms of service, United Kingdomadmin

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Guido Noto La Diega, University of Stirling

From smart toasters to fitness collars for dogs, we live in a world where everything around us is gradually being connected to the internet and fitted with sensors so that we can interact with them online.

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06Oct/23

Exporting surveillance to Africa

October 6, 2023SecurityChina, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Ghana, Human rights, International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance, Israel, Jimmy Kainja, Kampala, Kim, Malawi, Mass surveillance, Morocco, National security, Nigeria, Privacy, Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, Seoul, South Africa, South Korea, Surveillance, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambiaadmin

By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent

Privacy experts are calling for citizens to be protected from growing surveillance in Africa, following a new report by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN).

Their report, “Mapping the supply of surveillance technologies to Africa” focuses on Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Malawi and Zambia importing surveillance tech from countries including the U.S., Britain, China, Israel as well as the EU amounting to more than $1bn every year. Continue reading →

31Aug/23

Moderators could be liable to lawsuits if they fail to protect privacy and data protection

August 31, 2023InternetContent, Content moderation, Digital rights, Digital Services Act, European Union, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Privacy, Privacy law, Section 230, Twitteradmin

Aug.31, 2023 /Internet/ — Moderators could be liable to lawsuits if they fail to protect privacy and data protection. The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to create a safer online environment for users by holding online platforms more accountable for the content they host. Under the DSA, moderators will be required to take steps to remove illegal content, such as hate speech and child sexual abuse material, from their platforms more quickly. They will also be required to be more transparent about how they moderate content and to give users more control over their data. Continue reading →

15Jun/23

Mpelembe is not a Freemasonry. It’s AI

June 15, 2023DevelopersAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Computer security, Fraternity, Freemasonry, Internet privacy, Privacy, Secrecy, Transparencyadmin

June 15, 2023 /World/ — Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries. There are a number of reasons why Freemasons are against transparency. Continue reading →