DanielMay 26

RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/116571974334663481

What is not mentioned is, that highly sensitive data, such as location data and biometric data is being collected from citizens, that all such data must be made available to authorities across Europe, and that the Commission can add new categories of data to be collected at any time.

This could be used as a basis for monitoring citizens in the future, vague phrasing such as “pseudonymization where technically possible [...]” is one of the warning signs, that there is no rush to implement data anonymization measurements.

What did the NGOs with private and gdpr focus have to say on that? Will you listen to experts in this field or neglect their opinion like you did in the past just to get what you want?

Edit: link to read the directive on your own:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/2661/oj/eng

#dsgvo #gdpr #datenkrake #privacy #digitalcourage #netzpolitik #digitalgulag

Kyiv Independent Daily HeadlinesJan 27

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Fact-check: Russia's most successful disinformation campaign targets free speech in Europe -- Exclusive: Iran gave Russia over 350 Fath-360 missiles. Ukraine has yet to see one launched -- Russia continues attempts at breakthrough near Pokrovsk, brings up reserves -- EU gives final approval to ban on Russian gas by 2027 ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/tuesday-january-27-2026/

Magical CatAug 21, 2025

Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/21/tech/max-messenger-app-russia-smartphones-intl

#MessengerMax #StateSurveilance #KremlinSpyware #DigitalGulag #Ruzzia

Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia

The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets sold in the country, in a move that could increase surveillance of Russian citizens.

CNN
Magical CatAug 21, 2025

It is sunrise of day after the Spring Equinox of 2030.
Jane was siting in her bedroom on bed. The big box lays in front of her. It is full of all parts kit, printed in underground workshop by a friend of her parents.
She did it! 3 full school years of A grades worth it.
Old-fashoned bike. No parts DRM lock-in, no GPS tracking, no subscription for speed or seat heating.
"Dumb bikes" are actually illegal. They are symbol of freedom for young people these days.

#microfiction #DRM #DigitalGulag

Magical CatAug 11, 2025

Max Messenger: Russia’s New Super App or State Surveillance Trojan?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/max-messenger-russias-new-super-app-state-trojan-ar%C5%ABnas-girdziu%C5%A1as--ql7sf/

#russiaisEVIL #RussiaIsATerroristState #DigitalGulag #KremlinSpyware #StateSurveilance

Max Messenger: Russia’s New Super App or State Surveillance Trojan?

At the end of March 2025, a new digital platform quietly launched under the name Max — developed by Russia’s tech giant VK, best known internationally for its social network often called the “Russian Facebook.” Within just three months, Max surpassed 1 million registered users, mostly Android smartp

Magical CatAug 29, 2024

Just seen this headline:

In the Zeitgeist
Police Officers Are Starting to Use AI Chatbots to Write Crime Reports
Will they hold up in court?
The Associated Press
Sean Murphy

https://apnews.com/article/ai-writes-police-reports-axon-body-cameras-chatgpt-a24d1502b53faae4be0dac069243f418

Welcome to digital gulag, people.

#gulag #digitalGulag #police

Police officers are starting to use AI to write crime reports

Police officers are starting to use artificial intelligence to help write crime reports. Pulling from the sounds of an officer's body camera, an AI tool based on the same technology as ChatGPT can churn out the first draft of an incident report in seconds. Officers who’ve tried it in Oklahoma City and other police departments are enthused about the time-saving technology. Some prosecutors, police watchdogs and legal scholars have concerns about how it could alter a fundamental document in the criminal justice system that plays a role in who gets prosecuted or imprisoned.

AP News
Magical CatApr 15, 2024
Watched the promo by #paypal of their latest "innovations" for e-commerce.
"AI-based recommendations" seems to be yet another AI-bullshit. Their #Fastlane thing sounds much more scary. It sounds as mix of spy standing around your shoulder, the giant mall you never can escape from, and another piece of #DigitalGulag of endless consumerism.