Government surveillance
Coverage of Government surveillance in the Nexus archive.
- Spy agencies buy bulk data to assess potential targets
Spy agencies purchase bulk data to identify potential targets, with commercially obtained intelligence becoming a major source for government surveillance.
- How China’s Population Stopped Noticing Their Country Had Been Sealed
The article discusses how China's population became accustomed to strict lockdowns and control measures, with successive lockdowns conditioning citizens to accept increasingly restrictive government oversight. The piece suggests these lockdowns normalized surveillance and population control to the extent that people stopped actively noticing or questioning the restrictions.
- DAVID MARCUS: Why I'll take my clunker over any new car with a government kill switch
David Marcus criticizes government-mandated kill switches in new cars, citing concerns over privacy and control. The article highlights failed legislative efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Chip Roy to repeal Biden-era regulations requiring these safety features, while emphasizing Marcus's preference for older vehicles without internet connectivity.
- The Civil Rights Movement showed us what unchecked surveillance looks like
The article highlights the historical government surveillance of the Civil Rights Movement and emphasizes its ongoing relevance in modern discussions about privacy and civil liberties.
- We Accepted Surveillance as Default
The article discusses how societal acceptance of surveillance has become normalized, with individuals and institutions prioritizing convenience and security over privacy. It highlights the role of technology companies and governments in embedding surveillance systems into daily life without significant public resistance.
- Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data
The article discusses concerns about Google's data handling practices, alleging they violated user promises and allowed ICE access to personal data. The user expresses frustration over this breach, linking it to potential privacy violations.