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Marison Souza

@marisonsouza.bsky.social
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COO and Co-Founder of PrivacyTools.co startup. Software Engineer, Privacy Specialist, and Judicial Expert in my spare time. 🏅Read my newsletter: privalogy.com Other links: linktr.ee/marisonsg

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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Technology didn’t just connect politics.. it optimized division. So outrage scales, nuance dies, and your data becomes political ammunition. Polarization isn’t accidental. It’s engineered.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
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🧩2025 Retrospective: The Year Privacy Stepped Out of Technology's Shadow and Became Survival
Read my 2025 retrospective based on the posts I wrote.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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📜 EU-Brazil Adequacy Decision: Is the End of SCCs Near?
The European Commission is proposing to recognize Brazil’s LGPD as equivalent to the GDPR. I analyzed what this means for data flows and digital sovereignty.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Today I’m chilling at my countryside place, enjoying a gorgeous view. A cow walks by on one side, a dog on the other, and I thought, “It’s about time I shared my thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg’s statement about the future of ads.” privalogy.com/p/ai-powered...
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🤖 AI-Powered Advertising: Ethics and Privacy
How to balance innovation and privacy in AI-driven campaigns
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
📷 The Fraud That Fooled Facial Recognition: The Case That Reveals the Limits of Biometrics Deepfakes, stolen selfies, and the failure of digital liveness detection, how a billion-dollar system was tricked and what it says about the future of trust in biometric privalogy.com/p/the-fraud-...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
📢 ALERT: EU proposes concerning changes to GDPR The proposal systematically favors big tech companies over users, compromising equality of rights. Max scherms warn these changes may violate fundamental EU principles and are considering legal challenges. noyb.eu/en/eu-make-g... #Privacy #GDPR
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EU to make GDPR Procedures unworkable
The Procedure Regulation that should harmonize GDPR enforcement but will introduce excessively long deadlines and overly complex procedures. noyb considers annulment procedure.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
North Korea ! They’re not just hacking, they’re embedded. North Korean operatives have infiltrated blockchain, Web3, and even Fortune 500 companies. This isn’t cybercrime for profit, it’s geopolitical warfare disguised as freelance work. www.databreachtoday.com/north-koreas...
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North Korea's Hidden IT Workforce Exposed in New Report
A new report details how North Korea's cybercrime network is infiltrating global tech firms with fake IT workers who exploit trusted access to steal millions in
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
A new law that bans AI regulation? Yes, really… Tennessee just did that. Protecting business over people, in the name of “freedom.” But unregulated AI doesn’t mean safe AI. This sets a dangerous precedent. futurism.com/the-byte/new...
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New Law Would Ban All AI Regulation for a Decade
Republicans proposed an updated bill last night that would ban all AI regulation, at the state and federal levels, for ten years.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Meta wants to train AI on your data. noyb says: not without a fight. Cease and desist letter sent ! class action may be next. “Legitimate interest” isn’t a free pass for exploitation. noyb.eu/en/noyb-send...
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noyb sends Meta 'cease and desist' letter over AI training. European Class Action as potential next step
noyb has sent a cease and desist letter to Meta demanding that the company halt its AI plans in the EU
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Can “legitimate interest” justify training AI on personal data? maybe! but it’s risky ground. Consent isn’t the only legal basis, but it’s the clearest. AI doesn’t erase fundamental rights.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Please, no purple dragons in legal PDFs. Watermarks aren't branding ! they’re part of the official record. Judges don’t want whimsy in court filings. What you think is creative might be contempt. Read and laugh LOL arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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Don’t watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits
There’s a time and there’s a place. Federal court is neither.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Private LLMs ! Elon Musk :D SpaceX, Tesla, X.Leaked API key sat exposed on GitHub for two months. Internal models. Proprietary data. No comment. Weak key management isn’t just a tech issue : it’s a trust issue. Take a look : krebsonsecurity.com/2025/05/xai-...
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xAI Dev Leaks API Key for Private SpaceX, Tesla LLMs
A employee at Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI leaked a private key on GitHub that for the past two months could have allowed anyone to query private xAI large language models (LLMs) wh...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Wow! My book "Privacy for Software Engineers" is now in the Top 20 on Amazon in the Best Sellers in Law Office Technology category thank you all! a.co/d/3CQpTcn
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Scammers are now leveraging AI to craft more sophisticated scams than ever before. But let's remember, y, it's not the tool but how we use it that determines its impact. It's time to arm ourselves with knowledge and vigilance, because in this digital era, awareness is our most potent defense.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Troy Hunt just released his book Pwned for free! If you're into cybersecurity, data breaches, or just love a good story about the dark side of the web, go grab it now. www.troyhunt.com/pwned-the-bo...
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"Pwned", The Book, Is Now Available for Free
Nearly four years ago now, I set out to write a book with Charlotte and RobIt was the stories behind the stories, the things that drove me to write my most important blog posts, and then the things th...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
What did you do over the holiday? I tested 5 leaked password checkers for today’s post 😄 Show some love and give it share! 😄 privalogy.com/p/i-tested-5...
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🕵️ I tested 5 Leaked Password Checkers – Here's What I Found
Sometimes you end up uncovering things about your passwords you never even imagined.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
By 2027 AI is predicted to replace 69% of managerial tasks. This mean that your performance review or project approval might be handled by algorithm. On one hand, it's a fascinating testament to techs power; but on the other, it's a sobering reminder of its potential to disrupt our work lives.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We don’t need more ethical AI frameworks. We need fewer principles and more mechanisms for real accountability. HUDERIA, from the Council of Europe, is a solid attempt but it still lacks standardization, operational clarity, and global traction.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Deepfakes aren't just a tech trend, they’re rewriting the rules of trust online. Some countries label AI-generated media. Others punish misuse. Most are still playing catch-up! if we don’t build accountability into AI, we’re building on sand. What happens when we can’t believe our own eyes?
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
"Regulation kills innovation." "Regulation drives innovation." Both are wrong.. and dangerously simplistic Smart tech regulation isn't about picking sides. It's about asking the right questions: Are we protecting people? Are we enabling real progress? Are we adapting fast enough?
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
check it: www.pratidintime.com/technology/p...
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Privacy At Risk?: Google Accused Of Scanning Billions Of Users’ Photos Without Consent
Technology | Top Stories |
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Billions of private photos scanned without clear consent. Google's "SafetyCore" says it's for protection, but users feel blindsided. Privacy isn't about hidden terms buried in a ToS. It's about giving people real control over their own memories. #PrivacyMatters
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A year ago, many believed ESG was unstoppable. Today, outflows show a different reality. It's not about investors turning bad, t's about broken promises and superficial strategies. True impact investing must go beyond ticking boxes to create real value. www.ft.com/content/9f42...
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ESG fund outflows hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows
European investors pull money from sector for first time in sign that US scepticism of ‘woke capitalism’ is spreading
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
After a major data breach and financial troubles, 23andMe users are urged to delete their genetic data. But beware: even after account deletion, some information will be retained for legal reasons. Privacy matters more than ever! #DataPrivacy #GeneticData
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Dario Amodei highlights a critical point: we must advance AI interpretability before models become too powerful to understand. Without it, we face major risks with opaque systems. Now is the time to act and steer AI development safely www.darioamodei.com/post/the-urg...
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Dario Amodei — The Urgency of Interpretability
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
The Saudi Data & AI Authority (#SDAIA) has released draft controls for personal data protection across commercial, professional, and non-profit sectors. A great step to strengthen compliance, foster growth, and boost the Kingdom’s data ecosystem! istitlaa.ncc.gov.sa/en/Transport...
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Controls Governing Commercial, Professional, and Non-Profit Activities Related to Personal Data Protection
Istitlaa platform is a unified electronic platform affiliated with the National Competitiveness Center to seek the opinions of the public, government entities and the private sector regarding economic...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Looks like Ubisoft forgot that "legitimate interest" isn’t a free pass for endless data collection. What would Desmond Miles do ? (If you didnt play Assassins Creed sorry about you) noyb.eu/en/play-alon...
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Like to play alone? Ubisoft is still watching you!
Ubisoft forces people to connect to the internet before they can play a single player game
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Trump signed an executive order to boost AI education for American youth, aiming to secure the nation's global leadership in AI. The White House created a task force to promote AI training for students, teachers, and lifelong learners through public-private partnerships.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
You’re not 'paranoid' for caring about privacy. You’re realistic. In the age of mass surveillance, distrust is just basic self-care Agree ?
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
The UAE is using AI to speed up legislative drafting, potentially cutting drafting time by 70% and making laws clearer and more accessible in multiple languages. However, there are concerns about algorithmic bias, misinformation, and the need for human oversight to ensure fairness and legitimacy
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
China just launched the world’s first 10G broadband network, reaching 1.2 Tbps fast enough to transfer 150 HD movies in 1 second. Built entirely with domestic tech, it’s a clear flex of digital sovereignty. It’s not for home (yet), but government and academic institutions yes
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The French CNIL just dropped a draft recommendation on cross-device consent. Imagine saying "yes" to cookies once, and it sticking to all your gadgets. They’re asking for public input until June 5. www.cnil.fr/fr/consentem...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Spain’s data protection authority fined Marina Salud €500,000 for using subcontractors without the controller’s authorization. GDPR Article 28(2) demands explicit approval before engaging subprocessors. www.aepd.es/documento/ps...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Hard to read, but important to remember: data protection laws like GDPR exist because history showed us what happens when personal data is abused.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Ai agents.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Shopify must face data privacy lawsuit in US Court says use of tracking software was not random Shopify said it did not expressly target Californians Shopify says decision hurts entrepreneurs www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Shopify must face data privacy lawsuit in US
A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a proposed data privacy class action against Shopify , a decision that could make it easier for American courts to assert jurisdiction over internet-based platforms.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Looks like the HIPAA Privacy Rule took a backseat. They're building a national autism registry by linking up your meds, labs, insurance claims, and even smartwatch data.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This is huge.! WordPress ad-fraud plugins generated 1.4 billion ad requests per day www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
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WordPress ad-fraud plugins generated 1.4 billion ad requests per day
A large-scale ad fraud operation called 'Scallywag' is monetizing pirating and URL shortening sites through specially crafted WordPress plugins that generate billions of daily fraudulent requests.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
When you're tagging individuals based on neurological or developmental conditions, you're not just collecting data... you're creating a list that could be misused in ways we’ve seen before. And not just in distant history, as you said.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Yup, and yet it still happens all the time. GDPR doesn’t kill spontaneity! it just asks for a process. If you're collecting personal data, even from someone walking in with a printed CV, you need to treat it like, well… personal data :D LOL
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
ahahah LOL
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
IAPP? After a full afternoon of GDPR, even the Articles start looking like cocktail recipes
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
“Teslas are truly rolling surveillance platforms,” said John Davisson, a senior counsel and director of litigation at digital rights research group Electronic Privacy Information Center. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Opt out: how to protect your data and privacy if you own a Tesla
Data via trackers and sensors can paint an intricate picture of your life – here’s what to know about privacy in your car
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
How Saudi Arabia is protecting users’ privacy and data from harmful AI arab.news/28x6q
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How Saudi Arabia is protecting users’ privacy and data from harmful AI
RIYADH: As artificial intelligence seeps deeper into everyday life — from smart assistants and facial recognition to online shopping and AI-generated selfies — so too do the threats to personal data a...
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🩺 Your Health Data Is Worth 50x More Than Your Credit Card The uncomfortable truth about how your medical data is being traded while you're only worried about financial breaches privalogy.com/p/your-healt... #gdpr #privacy
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
forcibly outing someone absolutely crosses the GDPR line. Data protection isn’t just about tech, it’s about dignity, safety, and human rights.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
If Discord can't clearly justify the legal basis, purpose, and data retention for scanning faces or IDs, then yeah, GDPR won’t be kind. This is high-risk processing and needs way more transparency
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Rozumím tvé frustraci, ale osobně si myslím, že cookie lišty ještě mají svou roli. Pomáhají zvyšovat povědomí o právu na soukromí ... a bez nich by bylo těžší demokratizovat tento důležitý princip globálně. Je to možná nepohodlné, ale má to i svůj společenský smysl.
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Marison Souza @marisonsouza.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Good point
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