US abortion reversal spurs online data fears

13 Sept 12:38 Key points summarised by AI

Privacy groups warn that the US Supreme Court's abortion rights reversal makes online pregnancy-related data (geolocation, search history, app data) a serious legal risk for women seeking abortions and their helpers.
They demand tech companies like Google and Meta protect digital privacy, as current data collection practices could be weaponized by authorities or private citizens in states banning abortion.
While users are advised to tighten privacy settings and use encrypted services, experts emphasize that tech companies must proactively stop collecting sensitive data, allow anonymous access, and encrypt messages by default.
US lawmakers are advocating for legislation to compel companies to only collect strictly necessary health information, arguing that user protection shouldn't solely rely on individual actions.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.