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Political developments also affect privacy legislation. Recent actions in Hungary reflect increased regulations against pride events, combined with the implementation of facial recognition technologies to surveil attendees. Meanwhile, Switzerland is contemplating amendments to surveillance laws that could threaten secure encryption and anonymity, prompting calls for public consultations.
Opportunities for Action
In light of these developments, the hosts urge listeners to support open-source projects financially, even minimally, to ensure their continued existence and improvement. With the digital landscape becoming increasingly commercialized through private funding models, community support remains critical.