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Every Surveillance story we've tracked, newest first.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

3:30 AM

French Law Mandates Digital Identity Verification for Social Media Access

AgoraVoxPrivacy · Surveillance
3:22 AM

European Regulatory Frameworks Increase Surveillance and Censorship of Online Speech

Réseau International - Site de réflexion et de réinformationCensorship · Surveillance

Saturday, July 25, 2026

9:09 PM

Lawsuit Accuses DHS of Illegal Surveillance Targeting ICE Protest Observers

UnivisionSurveillance · Speech
8:00 PM

Lawsuit Challenges DHS Surveillance and Retaliation Against Immigration Monitors

NewsGramSurveillance · Privacy
8:00 PM

Expansion of Automated License Plate Readers Sparks Surveillance Debate

News 12 - New JerseySurveillance · Privacy
7:36 PM

Lawsuit Alleges DHS Revoked Global Entry in Retaliation for Protesting

Tri-City HeraldSurveillance · Speech
4:25 PM

Representative Massie Proposes Bill to Defund Municipalities Using Flock Surveillance Cameras

WLWT5Surveillance · Legislation
1:43 PM

Resident Stages Protest Against Municipal Deployment of Flock Surveillance Cameras

Creative Loafing: Tampa BaySurveillance · Protest
11:29 AM

Report Details Data Retention and Search Capabilities of Flock Surveillance Cameras

Medium.comSurveillance · Privacy
6:30 AM

Lawsuit Challenges Secret DHS Tracking of First Amendment Activity

Gold Rush CamPrivacy · Surveillance
2:00 AM

Iran-Linked Malware Disguised as VPN Apps Targets Dissidents

TechRadarSurveillance · Privacy
12:12 AM

Report Alleges CCP Uses AI to Monitor Official Political Loyalty

The Epoch TimesSurveillance · Privacy

Friday, July 24, 2026

10:08 PM

Evansville Debates Privacy Guardrails for Flock Surveillance Cameras

WTVW 7 EvansvilleSurveillance · Privacy
9:54 PM

North Carolina Makes Highway License Plate Reader Program Permanent

YahooSurveillance · Privacy
6:21 PM

Lawsuit Alleges DHS Illegally Targeted Immigration Protest Observers

iowacapitaldispatch.comPrivacy · Surveillance
6:04 PM

Privacy Advocates Warn of Warrantless Surveillance via License Plate Readers

Fox NewsSurveillance · Privacy
6:00 PM

Lawsuit Alleges DHS Illegally Targeted Immigration Protest Observers

northdakotamonitor.comPrivacy · Surveillance
5:20 PM

Columbus Police Update Surveillance Portal Amid Privacy Concerns

WSYXSurveillance · Transparency
4:56 PM

Georgia Police Officers Arrested for Misusing Surveillance Data

reason.comSurveillance · Police
3:50 PM

Lawsuit Alleges DHS Surveillance of Immigration Enforcement Observers

news.bloomberglaw.comSurveillance · Protest
3:15 PM

Salem Replaces Flock Surveillance System Over Privacy Concerns

Salem NewsSurveillance · Privacy
3:11 PM

Senator Peters Demands Answers on ICE Purchase of Phone-Hacking Spyware

Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your StorySurveillance · Privacy
2:22 PM

Pea Ridge Police Discontinue Flock Surveillance Program Following Public Concern

Home PageSurveillance · Privacy
1:43 PM

ICE utilizes covert browsing tools for persistent online surveillance

biometricupdate.comSurveillance · Privacy
1:25 PM

Delhi police deploy facial recognition technology to monitor public protests

Medium.comSurveillance · Privacy
1:14 PM

Greece Tenders Contract for National Biometric Digital Identity System

biometricupdate.comPrivacy · Surveillance
1:05 PM

Meta Requires Video Selfies for Facebook Account Verification

reclaimthenet.orgPrivacy · Surveillance
12:26 PM

EU Digital Services Act Mandates Age Verification Requirements for TikTok Users

reclaimthenet.orgPrivacy · Surveillance
12:13 PM

Syracuse residents challenge lack of transparency regarding new police surveillance contracts

WSTMSurveillance · Privacy
12:02 PM

Google Introduces Facial Recognition Feature for Account Recovery

reclaimthenet.orgPrivacy · Surveillance
11:53 AM

Public Backlash Grows Against Hidden Automated License Plate Readers

FuturismSurveillance · Privacy
11:33 AM

Troy Residents Damage Surveillance Cameras Amid Privacy Dispute

Times UnionSurveillance · Privacy
11:00 AM

Flock Safety Faces Backlash Over Surveillance Inaccuracy and Privacy Concerns

Washington ExaminerSurveillance · Privacy
10:48 AM

Georgia License Plate Readers Destroyed Amid Surveillance Backlash

theregister.comSurveillance · Police
10:42 AM

Indonesia Mandates Biometric Verification for All Mobile SIM Registrations

biometricupdate.comPrivacy · Surveillance
10:00 AM

Connecticut Evaluates Use of Automated License Plate Readers for Traffic Enforcement

ctmirror.orgSurveillance · Privacy
9:17 AM

EU biometric border system faces implementation delays due to software instability

biometricupdate.comPrivacy · Surveillance
9:00 AM

SEC Consolidated Audit Trail System Criticized as Unconstitutional Surveillance

Washington ExaminerSurveillance · Privacy
8:47 AM

Private Surveillance Networks Raise Concerns Over Mass Monitoring

YahooSurveillance · Privacy
8:17 AM

Google Introduces Biometric Selfie Verification for Account Recovery

biometricupdate.comPrivacy · Surveillance
8:16 AM

Leaked ICE Inventory Details Extensive Surveillance and Data Analytics Ecosystem

biometricupdate.comSurveillance · Privacy
8:06 AM

Congressman Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Funding of Flock Cameras

WZTVSurveillance · Privacy
7:15 AM

Rapid Expansion of Police Drone Programs Raises Privacy Concerns

TechSpotPrivacy · Surveillance
6:00 AM

Widespread Automated License Plate Readers Create Warrantless Surveillance Network

TheBlazeSurveillance · Privacy
5:07 AM

Police Officers Fired for Unauthorized Use of License Plate Reader Surveillance

YahooSurveillance · Privacy
5:00 AM

Growing Bipartisan Opposition to Mass Government Surveillance via License Plate Readers

MilitarySurveillance · Privacy
4:30 AM

Supreme Court Rules Warrants Required for Geofence Location Data

news.bloomberglaw.comPrivacy · Surveillance
12:40 AM

Fresno Residents Raise Privacy Concerns Over Police License Plate Readers

ABC30 FresnoSurveillance · Privacy

Thursday, July 23, 2026

11:54 PM

Safety Concerns Raised Over Installation of License Plate Reader Cameras

WKRN News 2Surveillance · Tech
9:25 PM

New Tool Tracks Deployment of Police Surveillance Technology Nationwide

CNETSurveillance · Transparency
8:00 PM

Private surveillance networks expand use of license plate readers and audio sensors

Real Clear PoliticsSurveillance · Privacy
6:40 PM

U.S. Demands for Foreign Citizen Data Raise Privacy and Sovereignty Concerns

techdirt.comPrivacy · Surveillance
6:00 PM

Police Departments Rapidly Expand Automated Drone Surveillance Programs Nationwide

eff.orgSurveillance · Police
5:06 PM

Indian Authorities Deploy Internet Shutdowns and Surveillance Against Protesters

techpolicy.pressProtest · Surveillance
4:12 PM

Concerns Raised Over Surveillance Capabilities of Automated License Plate Readers

404media.coSurveillance · Privacy
2:50 PM

Communities Resist Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance Programs

GizmodoSurveillance · Privacy
1:57 PM

New ISO Standard Advances Global Face Biometric Surveillance Capabilities

biometricupdate.comSurveillance · Privacy
1:56 PM

Former Watchdog Argues for Ethical Deployment of AI Surveillance

biometricupdate.comSurveillance · Privacy
1:25 PM

Federal Framework Authorizes Local Police Use of Counter-Drone Technology

JD SupraSurveillance · Police
1:09 PM

LAPD Seeks Public Input on New Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance Policy

LAistSurveillance · Privacy
11:51 AM

Federal Agencies Expand Surveillance and Pretrial Detention Powers

prisonpolicy.orgSurveillance · Detention
11:46 AM

Local Backlash Grows Against Flock Automated License Plate Recognition Systems

TechRadarSurveillance · Privacy
11:15 AM

Senate Democrats Urge Mandatory Body Cameras for Federal Immigration Agents

oklahomavoice.comSurveillance · Police
11:00 AM

AI-Driven Camera Networks Create Unwarranted Surveillance Panopticon

TheBlazeSurveillance · Privacy
10:57 AM

Administration Moves to Consolidate Federal Agency Databases

cdt.orgPrivacy · Surveillance
10:13 AM

Local Governments Replace License Plate Surveillance Vendors Without New Privacy Regulations

YahooSurveillance · Privacy
9:55 AM

Leaked Documents Reveal Scope of ICE Surveillance and Data Tracking Tools

404media.coSurveillance · Privacy
8:48 AM

Senate Democrats Urge Mandatory Body Cameras for Federal Immigration Officers

ohiocapitaljournal.comSurveillance · Police
7:35 AM

Police Deploy Autonomous Drones for Wide-Scale License Plate Surveillance

YahooSurveillance · Privacy
7:18 AM

Appeals Court Rules Manual Border Phone Searches Require No Suspicion

Tech TimesPrivacy · Surveillance
4:03 AM

Surveillance Culture Induces Self-Censorship and Erosion of Private Life

Medium.comPrivacy · Surveillance
3:15 AM

Sheriff Bypasses Oversight to Implement Surveillance Drone and Plate Reader Program

Forest Lake TimesSurveillance · Police
2:10 AM

House Budget Resolution Funds FISA Surveillance and Voter ID Enforcement

The Epoch TimesSurveillance · Elections
1:20 AM

House Judiciary Chair Seeks Investigation Into Special Counsel Over Congressional Surveillance

AolSurveillance · Due Process
12:05 AM

Florida wildlife agency conducted secret surveillance of its critics

floridaphoenix.comSurveillance · Privacy

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

11:26 PM

Bartlesville Council Denies Public Vote on License Plate Surveillance

Medium.comSurveillance · Transparency
7:38 PM

Senate Democrats Urge Mandatory Body Camera Use for Federal Immigration Agents

northdakotamonitor.comSurveillance · Police
7:15 PM

Connecticut Towns Remove License Plate Readers Over Privacy Concerns

Medium.comSurveillance · Privacy
6:55 PM

Mexico Deploys AI-Powered Robotics for Public Surveillance and Security

courthousenews.comSurveillance · Tech
6:30 PM

Fourth Circuit Rules Border Agents May Search Electronic Devices Without Suspicion

eff.orgPrivacy · Surveillance