Surveillance is being expanded by companies, employers, criminals, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, all of whom collect data for their own benefit rather than for users’ privacy. The article warns that AI is making these practices faster, broader, and more invasive, while regulations like GDPR, BIPA, and Daniel’s Law offer only partial protection against systems such as Comet, Flock, and Five Eyes. #Comet #Flock #FiveEyes #GDPR #BIPA #DanielsLaw #PRISM #Tempora #FISA702
Keypoints
- Companies use tracking, cookies, and facial recognition to profile users and drive sales.
- Employers monitor workers through email, mood analysis, and productivity tools.
- Criminals rely on infostealers to harvest credentials, cookies, and device data.
- Law enforcement and intelligence agencies expand surveillance through systems like Flock and Five Eyes data sharing.
- AI increases surveillance scale and risk, while accountability and regulation remain inconsistent.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/surveillance-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/