Stop S08102A: How New York’s Proposed Digital ID Bill Threatens Privacy and the Internet

The internet has long been one of humanity’s most dynamic spaces, a place where creativity, connection, and information flow freely across borders and boundaries. For decades, it has thrived on decentralization, anonymity, and the ability for individuals to interact without constant oversight. But now, with New York’s proposed bill S08102A, that freedom is under serious threat. This is not a minor tweak or a simple safety measure. It is a sweeping, invasive attempt to embed a device-level […]

https://jaimedavid.blog/2026/03/22/19/55/41/analysis/jaimedavid327/10251/stop-s08102a-how-new-yorks-proposed-digital-id-bill-threatens-privacy-and-the-internet/

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Promotes Own App

https://newsletter.tf/russia-whatsapp-block-max-app/

Russia is blocking WhatsApp, affecting millions. The country is pushing its own app, MAX, as part of wider internet control efforts.

#Russia, #WhatsApp, #InternetControl, #MAXapp, #DigitalPrivacy

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Elevating State-Backed App Amidst Broader Digital Control Efforts

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Russia is blocking WhatsApp and encouraging users to switch to a domestic app called MAX.

#Russia, #WhatsApp, #InternetControl, #MAXapp, #DigitalPrivacy

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Promotes Own App

Russia has started blocking WhatsApp, a popular messaging app. This affects many people. The government wants people to use a Russian app called MAX instead. This is part of a plan to have more control over the internet in Russia.

https://newsletter.tf/russia-whatsapp-block-max-app/

#Russia, #WhatsApp, #InternetControl, #MAXapp, #DigitalPrivacy

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Promotes Own App

Russia is blocking WhatsApp, affecting millions. The country is pushing its own app, MAX, as part of wider internet control efforts.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Russia threatens families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink terminals -- Ukraine moves its power grid underground to shield it from Russian attacks -- Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Volgograd oil refinery -- Russian strike on northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast kills 3 toddlers, 1 other ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/02/wednesday-february-11-2026/

🚨BREAKING: The internet is SHOCKED (not really) as Gmail decides to ditch supporting third-party accounts via POP by 2026. 🎉 Because, who needs a solution that actually gives you control over your own data, when you can have Google do it all for you? 🙃 #Progress
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/16604719?hl=en #GmailChanges #InternetControl #DataPrivacy #GoogleNews #HackerNews #ngated
Learn about upcoming changes to Gmailify & POP in Gmail - Gmail Help

Gmail will start removing support for the following features: Gmailify: This feature allows you to get special features like spam protection or inbox organization applied to your third-party email

Governments, corporations, and even criminals can silently hijack traffic.
No zero-days needed. https://youtu.be/XDsLDhKG8Cs #BGP #Surveillance #InternetControl
互联网控制的产业化不可避免地意味着中国异议人士的崭露头角表现已经过早地转变成了可被当局控制的信息流 #China #Surveillance #internetcontrol
《中国的互联网维稳产业:谁将成为唯一的失败者?》
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中国的互联网维稳产业:谁将成为唯一的失败者?

互联网控制的产业化不可避免地意味着中国异议人士的崭露头角表现已经过早地转变成了可被当局控制的信息流 ​