Ken Macon

United States

Reporter at Reclaim The Net

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Pakistan Uses Geofencing to Track, Disable Digital IDs of Protesters

4 days ago | sgtreport.com | Ken Macon

by Ken Macon, Reclaim The Net: A single protest can now cost you your identity, your mobility, and your access to the state. Pakistani authorities have moved to disable the national ID and passports of individuals linked to the unrest that unfolded on May 9, 2023, turning to geo-fencing technology to track the presence of mobile devices near demonstration sites. The protesters were protesting the arrest of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan.
Pakistan Uses Geofencing to Track, Disable Digital IDs of Protesters

5 days ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

Pakistani authorities have moved to disable the national ID and passports of individuals linked to the unrest that unfolded on May 9, 2023, turning to geo-fencing technology to track the presence of mobile devices near demonstration sites. The protesters were protesting the arrest of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. The tactic draws on the country’s highly centralized digital identity infrastructure, which is managed by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
Biometric Surveillance Expands: American Airlines Rolls Out Facial Recognition at Four Major Airports

5 days ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

American Airlines has using facial recognition to verify passenger identities at airport security, further embedding biometric technology into the air travel experience. The airline’s new Touchless ID program, now live at several major airports, allows select travelers to move through TSA PreCheck without showing ID or boarding passes.
Fifth Circuit Affirms Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Cloud Storage in Dropbox Case

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

A federal appeals court has ruled that state officials violated the Fourth Amendment when they orchestrated the covert retrieval of documents from a nonprofit’s Dropbox folder, an outcome that significantly strengthens legal protections for digital privacy in cloud-based environments.
T-Mobile Faces Backlash for Auto-Enabled Screen Recording in T-Life App Without User Consent

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

T-Mobile is facing renewed backlash over its T-Life app, this time for quietly introducing a screen recording feature that is automatically activated on some devices. The tool, labeled “Screen recording tool,” has been discovered by users in the app’s settings, prompting immediate concerns about transparency and user consent. Described as a means of gathering behavioral data to help enhance the app’s functionality, the tool is being deployed without upfront notification in many cases.
LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes 364,000 Identities

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

Another stark reminder of the dangers posed by digital identity systems has emerged, this time through a major breach at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, one of the largest data brokers in the world. The incident, which could impact more than 364,000 people, illustrates how vulnerable centralized identity data can be when housed within massive corporate data warehouses. The breach itself occurred on December 25, 2024, but LexisNexis did not uncover the intrusion until April 1, 2025.
French Justice Minister Proposes a Ban on Cash

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

As French authorities ramp up efforts to tackle drug trafficking, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has sparked fresh controversy by proposing a nationwide ban on cash. Framed as a blow against the black market, the plan was announced during a Senate hearing on May 22, where Darmanin declared, “How do we stop drugs in our neighborhoods?
Ireland Court Backs Data Privacy Case Against Microsoft

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

A legal milestone has been reached in Ireland as the High Court has permitted the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to move ahead with collective legal action against Microsoft, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing push to hold tech companies accountable for alleged misuse of personal data.
Texas Mandates Digital ID To Access App Store Apps

1 week ago | sgtreport.com | Ken Macon

by Ken Macon, Reclaim The Net: Apple and Google are now the bouncers at the front door of the internet, checking IDs for every app download. Texas has moved to the forefront of a national campaign to regulate children’s access to digital platforms by mandating that Apple and Google verify the ages of all users on their app stores.
Texas Mandates Digital ID To Access App Store Apps

1 week ago | reclaimthenet.org | Ken Macon

Texas has moved to the forefront of a national campaign to regulate children’s access to digital platforms by mandating that Apple and Google verify the ages of all users on their app stores. Under a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott, set to take effect January 1, 2026, those under 18 will be required to obtain parental consent before downloading apps or making in-app purchases.