Jamie

Jamie writes about current issues concerning digital privacy and security and is known to interview leading figures in tech. He also keeps an eye on changes in government censorship and surveillance.

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Siri and Alexa train their AI with your voice. Here’s how...

If you’ve ever said “Hey” to Alexa, or an “OK” to Google, chances are your voice has been recorded...
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Report: Stalkerware apps not held accountable for infringing privacy rights

Stalkerware—spyware applications installed on devices to surveil children, employees, and partners—has become the latest tool used by abusers to...
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7 privacy and security takeaways in Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report

The biggest slide deck about the internet is back! Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report has highlighted important online observations...
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Google is using Gmail to track your purchases. No one knows...

For almost six years, Google has extracted and stored all purchases, bookings, and subscriptions from your Gmail account. It’s...
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The fight for your face: The battles deciding the fate of...

This post was originally published on May 29, 2019. Last week, San Francisco became the first city in the U.S....
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Worried your devices will get confiscated at the border? Here’s what...

There is growing evidence to suggest that border security agents are taking greater steps to intrude into our daily...
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This congressman wants to turn Taiwan into a blockchain island. We...

It’s been over ten years since the birth of Bitcoin, and while many cryptocurrencies have come and gone, the...
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UK’s Online Harms White Paper casts a cloud on free speech

The UK government has introduced a new regulatory framework that seeks to push companies with online platforms to regulate...
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EU approves controversial new copyright directive

Bad news: The European Parliament has voted in a highly controversial update to the Copyright Directive, which includes new...
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EFF wants Facebook and 8 other giants to #FixItAlready. We asked...

Perhaps the worst aspect of the privacy and security issues plaguing the tech we use every day is that they...
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