World news | The GuardianDomestic abuse law fails to recognise danger of tech abuse, Lords committee told
Franz & Frau B.I’m at the Gender+Tech #techabuse Conference in London this week. First day has been inspiring. I will present some findings and developed material for empowering vulnerable groups on #Smarthome Sensors tomorrow at 11.15 am in room 5. So honored to be part of this.
cordeliamooreI’m at the Gender+Tech #techabuse Conference in London this week. Reach out if you want to connect and talk about #TFGBV. If you missed my workshop on designing a knowledge base this morning, I’m happy to connect and talk about that too!
findingremedies97% of domestic violence programs report technology-enabled abuse. See how digital tools are being used as weapons. #TechAbuse
Tracked, Hacked, Controlled: Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age
Tracked, Hacked, Controlled: Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age Technology has transformed how people communicate, manage finances, and stay connected, but it has also created new pathways for abuse. In cases of domestic violence, digital tools are increasingly used to monitor, control, and intimidate, extending harm beyond physical spaces and into everyday life. Data on... Read More »
Forensic FocusEmma Pickering of Refuge warns of a 62% surge in tech-facilitated abuse—from stalkerware and spy cams to deepfakes and wearable surveillance—and explains why policing and digital forensics must urgently catch up. https://www.forensicfocus.com/interviews/emma-pickering-head-of-technology-facilitated-abuse-and-economic-empowerment-refuge/ #DigitalForensics #TechAbuse
Emma Pickering, Head Of Technology-Facilitated Abuse And Economic Empowerment, Refuge - Forensic Focus
Emma Pickering of Refuge warns of a 62% surge in tech-facilitated abuse—from stalkerware and spy cams to deepfakes and wearable surveillance—and explains why policing and digital forensics must urgently catch up.
The-14AI-induced psychosis: the danger of humans and machines hallucinating together
#Tech #AI #OpenAI #CharGPT #MentalHealth #Psychosis #Chatbots #AIChatbots #AIDangers #TechEthics #OnlineRisks #DigitalSafety #HumanMachineInteraction #TechAbuse #AIRegulation
https://the-14.com/ai-induced-psychosis-the-danger-of-humans-and-machines-hallucinating-together/
#Tech #AI #OpenAI #CharGPT #MentalHealth #Psychosis #Chatbots #AIChatbots #AIDangers #TechEthics #OnlineRisks #DigitalSafety #HumanMachineInteraction #TechAbuse #AIRegulation
https://the-14.com/ai-induced-psychosis-the-danger-of-humans-and-machines-hallucinating-together/
DoRaleighHow a Flaw in Apple’s Family Sharing Can Be Weaponized in Custody Disputes
The Hidden Risk Behind a Convenient Feature
Apple’s Family Sharing system promises simplicity: one organizer manages purchases, subscriptions, and parental controls for the whole family. But that simplicity hides a troubling flaw — one that can be exploited when relationships turn toxic.
Under the current design, only the designated organizer has full administrative control. The other parent — even if marked as a “guardian” — cannot remove children, delete the family group, or transfer them to a new one. That means when a marriage or partnership ends, the organizer keeps the power, even if they no longer have legal custody.
💔 When Technology Enables Control
Wired recently profiled Kate (a pseudonym), a mother who experienced this firsthand. When her marriage ended, her ex-husband, still listed as the organizer, refused to disband their family group. From there, he:
Monitored the children’s locations Set strict screen time limits during Kate’s custody days Lifted those limits during his own
Despite having a court order naming her the custodial parent, Apple told Kate it could not intervene. Only the organizer could release the accounts. The alternative — abandoning existing Apple IDs and starting over — would mean losing years of data, photos, and app purchases.
⚠️ A Design Flaw with Real-World Consequences
What seems like a small technical limitation has major implications for survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control. Experts argue Apple must introduce:
Dual-organizer roles, allowing both parents equal authority A verified custody transfer process, especially in family court cases Safety-mode protocols for survivors exiting shared digital systems
Without such changes, Apple’s convenience feature risks becoming a digital weapon in abusive dynamics.
💬 The Broader Lesson
Technology isn’t neutral when power is uneven. Tools like Family Sharing, built for harmony, can unintentionally entrench control in the wrong hands. Until companies design for these realities, victims will continue to pay the price — not just emotionally, but digitally.
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Here is a link to the Source Article on 9To5Mac
#Apple #CustodyRights #DigitalSafety #FamilySharing #News #Privacy #TechAbuse #Technology
Leonie Tanczer🚨 Our Tech Abuse Conference is coming up! 🚨
📢 Call for Papers/Contributions and registration are now open.
Join researchers, advocates, and technologists tackling tech-facilitated abuse and online safety.
ABDULLATEEF🚨 @Reddit suspended my account without reason. No rules broken. No support response. Even @RedditHelp account is suspended!
This is how you treat your users?
I demand a clear explanation.
#Reddit #RedditBan #Shadowban #RedditSupport #RedditHelp #TechAbuse
Jules 🍺I just signed the petition “Revise Legal Frameworks to Address Tech-Abuse and Stalking in Domestic Violence Cases” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 35,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
Thanks!
Jules
#petition #uk #stalking #techabuse #domesticviolence
