American spy agencies have warned about the Emirati firm G42 and its work with large Chinese companies that U.S. officials consider security threats.
Tag: Surveillance of Citizens by Government
In Mexico, Surveillance Orders That Read Like a Political Power List
The Mexico City attorney general’s office ordered the phone records of politicians and officials, court filings show. Many of the people targeted say they were singled out for political reasons.
Visa Applicants’ Social Media Data Doesn’t Help Screen for Terrorism, Documents Show
A Trump-era practice of vetting the social media profiles of visitors has provided scant value, intelligence officials concluded. But the Biden administration has kept the policy in place.
With Iranian Girl in Coma, Suspicion Falls on Government
Exactly what happened to Armita Geravand, 16, is unclear, but the circumstances have fueled accusations that agents enforcing Iran’s dress code must have harmed her.
The Art of Telling Forbidden Stories in China
Many writers are looking for ways to capture the everyday realities that the government keeps hidden — sometimes at their own peril.
Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The FBI, an FBI Inquiry Found.
After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
U.S. and E.U. Finalize Long-Awaited Deal on Sharing Data
The agreement ends legal uncertainty for Meta, Google and scores of companies — at least for now.
Your Monday Briefing: NATO Prepares to Meet
Also, Janet Yellen leaves Beijing with hope, but no breakthroughs.
Threads Takes on Twitter
How Meta did what no other Twitter competitor could.
Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder
Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.