Surveillance
Venmo Exposes All The Old Profile Photos You Thought Were Gone
Old photos on Venmo, which is owned by PayPal, are easily exposed on its website. There’s no way to delete them or make a profile private.
We Found Joe Biden’s Secret Venmo. Here’s Why That’s A Privacy Nightmare For Everyone.
The peer-to-peer payments app leaves everyone from ordinary people to the most powerful person in the world exposed.
I'm Not Turning Off App Tracking On My iPhone, Because I’m A Total Cuck
Do not do what I’m doing. It’s incredibly stupid.
Apple's New Software Update Will Let You Opt Out Of Being Tracked For Ads
The iOS 14.5 update will also let you unlock your iPhone with your face even if you are wearing a mask.
Your Local Police Department Might Have Used This Facial Recognition Tool To Surveil You. Find Out Here.
Search through BuzzFeed News’ database to find out if the police department in your community is among the hundreds of taxpayer-funded entities that used Clearview AI’s facial recognition.
How A Facial Recognition Tool Found Its Way Into Hundreds Of US Police Departments, Schools, And Taxpayer-Funded Organizations
A BuzzFeed News investigation has found that employees at law enforcement agencies across the US ran thousands of Clearview AI facial recognition searches — often without the knowledge of the public or even their own departments.
A Clearview AI Patent Application Describes Facial Recognition For Dating And Identifying People Who Are Unhoused Or Use Drugs
A patent unveiled on Thursday describes several potential uses for Clearview AI, such as creating networks for people in industries like real estate or retail to “share headshots of high-risk individuals.”
A New Photo Exhibit Looks At Decades Of FBI Surveillance On American Citizens
In Las Carpetas, Christopher Gregory-Rivera shares a cautionary tale of the American surveillance state.
People Are Really Mad About Facebook's Changes To WhatsApp's Privacy Policies
And they are moving to Signal and Telegram as a result.
Surveillance Video Shows A Woman Tackling A Teen At An NYC Hotel After She Accused Him Of Stealing Her Phone
Police said they have identified the woman in the video and are working to locate her.
Data Collection And State Surveillance Put LGBTQ People At Risk Online And Off
Apps that harvest data, dark web marketplaces, and state surveillance are just some of the dangers LGBTQ people have to think about online.
Lawmakers Call For Halt To Covert Surveillance Of Protesters By DEA
Following a BuzzFeed News report revealing that the Justice Department authorized the spying, two members of Congress called the program “antithetical to the American people’s right to peacefully assemble.”
The ACLU Is Suing Clearview AI To Stop “Privacy-Destroying Face Surveillance”
The civil liberties organization is suing the facial recognition company for allegedly violating the privacy of Illinois residents.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Set Off A Massive Expansion Of Government Surveillance. Civil Libertarians Aren't Sure What To Do.
As nations around the world take on sweeping new powers to fight the disease, critics aren't sure what's necessary and what's too far.
The Facial Recognition Company That Scraped Facebook And Instagram Photos Is Developing Surveillance Cameras
Clearview AI is operating a sister entity called Insight Camera that’s been experimenting with live facial recognition, according to documents seen by BuzzFeed News and companies that have used it.
Mike Pompeo Sent Investigators To Ukraine Ahead Of His Visit To Look Into The Possible Surveillance Of Marie Yovanovitch
One US diplomat described the investigation as “cynical” and a “cover your ass” move on the part of Pompeo.
Ukraine Is Investigating Whether Marie Yovanovitch Was Under Surveillance By Rudy Giuliani's Associates
“Ukraine cannot ignore such illegal activities on its territory,” an official from the country's interior ministry said.
The Rise — And Rise — Of Mass Surveillance
Eavesdropping bureaucrats have been replaced by algorithm-driven facial recognition technology. But the real impact of indiscriminate surveillance may be in our minds.
Amazon, Apple, And Google Are Distributing Products From Companies Building China's Surveillance State
Three Chinese companies helped build a security state in China’s Xinjiang region to repress millions of Uighur Muslims. Amazon, eBay, Apple, and Google are still selling their products and distributing their apps.
ICE Deleted Surveillance Video Of A Transgender Asylum-Seeker Who Died In Its Custody
Attorneys representing Roxsana Hernández's family said ICE was required to preserve the surveillance footage for pending litigation.
Incoming: A Surveillance State In The Making
A deadly attack in Germany, three impeachment stories you should know, It's..........Rebekah Vardy's account. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, October 10.
How Your Instagram Story Lets The Cops Follow You Around A City
By cross-referencing just one hour of footage from public webcams with stories taken in Times Square, BuzzFeed News confirmed the full identities of a half dozen people.
Tell Us: How Has Social Media Surveillance Impacted You?
As government bodies struggle to stop mass shootings at schools, districts are buying software to monitor teens’ social media. BuzzFeed News wants to know how students are affected.
Here's The Most Complete Map So Far Of Amazon's Ring Camera Surveillance Partnerships With Local Police
Dozens of U.S. cities are working with the doorbell camera company, according to Fight for the Future.
US Lawmakers Want An Examination Of The US Money Funding Surveillance Tech In China
Following a report from BuzzFeed News, Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Tom Suozzi want to scrutinize the ties between US institutional investors and two successful Chinese facial recognition companies, SenseTime and Megvii.
US Universities And Retirees Are Funding The Technology Behind China’s Surveillance State
Millions of dollars from US university endowments, foundations, and retirement plans have helped fund two billion-dollar Chinese facial recognition startups: SenseTime and Megvii. The Chinese government is using their technologies to surveil and profile its own citizens.
Chicago Police Have Released Surveillance Images Of Possible Suspects In Jussie Smollett's Alleged Assault
Police said the Empire actor reported that two people yelled anti-gay and racist slurs as they beat him early Tuesday in what investigators are treating as a potential hate crime.
New Surveillance Video Appears To Show The Proud Boys Starting The New York Fight
The newly released footage shows two members of the far-right group charging at a handful of protesters that October night.
Surveillance Video Appears To Show A Saudi "Body Double" Wearing Khashoggi's Clothes After He Was Killed
Surveillance footage showed the man leaving the Saudi Consolate in Khashoggi's clothes and a fake beard.
Morning Update: Inside The Surveillance Nightmare Unfolding In China
A deep dive into how China is organizing what is easily the world’s most sophisticated persecution campaign. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, September 7.