Amendments to UK’s Online Safety Bill Mandate Scanning Encrypted Messages, Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
The UK government has recently altered the Online Safety Bill to potentially oblige technology firms to scan encrypted messages for child abuse imagery. This amendment has drawn backlash from major tech companies like Signal, WhatsApp, and Apple, who argue it infringes on privacy rights. In response to these concerns, the government (20.7.2023) mandates a […]
Retired Canadian Police Officer Charged for Allegedly Spying for China
William Majcher, a retired officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.), was charged with foreign interference for spying for the Chinese government. Accusations include using his extensive network and knowledge to benefit Beijing, causing growing calls for an inquiry into China’s involvement in Canadian affairs. Majcher, who resided in Hong Kong, voluntarily returned […]
Defense Department and Intelligence Community to Jointly Leverage Classified Cloud Services in a First-of-its-Kind Agreement
In a landmark move, the Defense Department and the intelligence community have signed an agreement for shared use of classified cloud capacity, making this the first such arrangement between the two organizations. The collaboration is part of the DoD’s new Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) and initially will be accessible within the continental U.S. […]
UK Government Enhances CONTEST (Counter-terrorism strategy) in Response to Rising and Diverse Terror Threats
The UK government has refreshed its counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) to manage the evolving terrorist threats. This initiative aims to secure the UK and its interests overseas, enabling citizens to carry on their lives safely and confidently. Since its last update in 2018, CONTEST’s collaborative framework has proven successful, mitigating serious terrorist threats and reallocating […]