Tag: protesters
  • Jun 3, 2020 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Surveillance,

DOJ grants DEA permission to conduct “covert surveillance” on protesters

The DEA is now surveilling protesters in the United States. BuzzFeedNews has uncovered a memorandum that shows that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been granted powers by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct covert surveillance on the ongoing protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. This past Sunday, the interim head of … Continue reading “DOJ grants DEA permission to conduct “covert surveillance” on protesters”

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  • Oct 17, 2019 |
  • Caleb Chen |
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Surveillance,

Why Hong Kong protesters don’t just want privacy from China, they need it to survive

Hong Kong protesters are so adamant about covering their face and using the latest privacy apps on their smartphones because they understand what is at stake. China will never understand Hong Kong’s desire for freedom. At the government level, maybe some Chinese politicians are aware that what they’re selling the Chinese populace (both within Mainland … Continue reading “Why Hong Kong protesters don’t just want privacy from China, they need it to survive”

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