Policing

As one of the pioneers of social media search by location software, Geofeedia helped usher in a new age of law enforcement surveillance. The platform… Read More »NoTechFor: Geofeedia

Law enforcement’s use of social media surveillance is growing, and companies such as Media Sonar are at the forefront of this invasion of privacy.  Media… Read More »NoTechFor: Media Sonar

In 2019, 500 new officers were appointed to the MTA by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to stop “attacks against transit workers and persistent fare… Read More »NoTechFor: OMNY

Clearview AI is possibly one of the biggest threats to privacy you’ve never heard of: a facial recognition tool powered by more than 3 billion… Read More »NoTechFor: Clearview AI (& their Clients)

Amazon’s Ring Doorbell is a seemingly innocuous piece of smart household technology that allows homeowners to remotely monitor their doorsteps. The accompanying app, Neighbours by… Read More »NoTechFor: Amazon

PredPol’s algorithm uses historical crime datasets on location, time/date, and type of crime to produce 500 x 500 square foot areas called “hotspots,” where it… Read More »NoTechFor: PredPol