Security Theater at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (April 22, 2014)
A week or two ago, I attended an event at the Boston Conference and Exhibition Center (BCEC). The BCEC had a series of…
Category: Security
Smile for the Camera: MBTA Policies on Surveillance Video (April 5, 2014)
According to Lt. Brooks of the Massachusetts State Police, there are over 1,800 surveillance cameras in Logan Airport. A few weeks ago, I…
5/9 Fundraiser & more events (March 20, 2014)
The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. On the 8th, we held our protest for whistle blowers at Logan Airport.…
privacy eulogy (January 29, 2014)
Data Privacy Day (28 January) inspired me to write a eulogy for privacy, given the fact that various US government agencies are monitoring…
Commentary on DPU Docket 12-76-A: Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion into Modernization of the Electric Grid (January 19, 2014)
The Massachusetts Pirate Party submitted the following commentary for DPU Docket 12-76-A, “Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion…
Today: Submit Comments on Smart Meters (January 17, 2014)
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is seeking comments on the introduction of smart meters to Massachusetts. Smart meters can send data on…
What’s in Your File Part III: My NSA FOIA Request (December 27, 2013)
Long before I became a pirate, I had an interest in privacy, security, and digital surveillance, so I was completely floored when the…
Three Short Blurbs, Courtesy of the EFF (December 14, 2013)
Have you heard of the Electronic Frontier Foundation? If not, you should check them out: they fight patent trolls, they support copyright reform,…
TONIGHT – Cambridge Surveillance Camera Community Meeting (September 26, 2013)
From 6 to 8 pm tonight, Thursday, September 26, the City of Cambridge is hosting a community meeting to discuss a draft surveillance-camera policy proposed…
September 28th Cryptoparty – Mesh Networks and CJDNS (September 23, 2013)
Join us for a Cryptoparty on Saturday September 28th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, at the South End Tech Center, 359 Columbus Avenue in…