XLE

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[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 20 hours ago

I gotta say, knowing it's a bit (but based on IRL testing) makes it even better. It's like SomethingAwful met Mr Robot

[–] XLE@piefed.social 3 points 20 hours ago

All I can tell you is what I read on the linked page because I haven't analyzed the bill itself.

Impact on ALL Canadians:

Companies must keep records of your personal data under secret government orders, with blanket immunity for privacy violations for handing over more than they should.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (2 children)

Looks like the original post disappeared.

Right before it was, OP claimed in a comment that part of their post was a joke. Part of me hopes this is an exercise in technically correct creative writing, and based on their account...

[–] XLE@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

what I would give to be you

[–] XLE@piefed.social 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's your right until they ban it

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago

Is there no such thing on Android already?

Usually, Apple devices are limited on features, but I've never seen an Android app pull this off.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 14 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Watch out for Bill C2. It requires companies to collect data on you (Canadian citizens) and shields them from "accidentally" oversharing it.

https://piefed.social/post/974112

[–] XLE@piefed.social 20 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It's difficult to identify cops when they hide their name, badge number, and face. And when they get extra, pro bono legal support when challenged.

And those are just the developments from this year that I can recall.

Edit: this was supposed to be a reply to @NoiseColor@lemmy.world but either my app broke or I'm half blind

 

In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices.

 

The new tool, called Mobile Fortify, uses the CBP system which ordinarily takes photos of people when they enter or exit the U.S., according to internal ICE emails viewed by 404 Media. Now ICE is using it in the field.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 0 points 1 day ago

What are you assuming about my identity, and declaring about your own identity, that makes you uniquely able to speak about affairs in China, while telling others to shut up about it?

[–] XLE@piefed.social 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It uses Meta’s Private Processing technology

Ooh what's that, is it like homomorphic encryption where they can process your data without seeing the input or output?

Meta says users can “direct AI to process their requests,” like for AI chat summaries, using Private Processing. If they do, the system won’t “retain access to user messages once the session is complete” so that a potential attacker can’t access them after the fact, according to the company.

Never mind. It's utter bullshit. It's a pinkie promise that they'll take your data and totally not keep it.

Mark already told us people who trust him are "dumb fucks"

 

Things Bill C2 does (from the site)

  • Forced Corporate Spying: Companies must keep records of your personal data under secret government orders, with blanket immunity for privacy violations for handing over more than they should.
  • Privacy Protections Removed: The bill allows unrestricted information sharing about migrants across all government levels. Undocumented workers asserting labour rights could face deportation when employers report them to border enforcement.
[–] XLE@piefed.social 0 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What are you assuming about my identity, and declaring about your own identity, that makes you uniquely able to speak about affairs in China, while telling others to shut up about it?

(context: From what I see, you joined this thread to praise China's healthcare.)

[–] XLE@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago

If only there were politicians that upheld the Constitution

 

Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

 

A Texas federal judge late Wednesday overturned a Biden administration rule designed to keep prosecutors from getting the medical records of patients seeking legal abortions or gender-affirming care by boosting privacy protections for women’s reproductive health information.

 

A 21-year-old tourist has described the horrendous treatment he allegedly received after being denied entry to the USA due to a meme depicting JD Vance as bald being found on his phone

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