Privacy — research notes and discussionshttps://podcompanions.com/topics/privacy/feed.xml2026-10-23T00:00:00ZPodCompanionsurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-32Ryan and Leah close the interview, followed by a request to subscribe, share and leave a review.Ryan and Leah close the interview, followed by a request to subscribe, share and leave a review.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-30Leah speculates about future surveillance, financial restrictions and defence technology integration, while Ryan questions the proposed cooperation.Leah speculates about future surveillance, financial restrictions and defence technology integration, while Ryan questions the proposed cooperation.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-29Leah makes claims about surveillance investors and camera access; Ryan asks how these concerns differ from ubiquitous connected cameras.Leah makes claims about surveillance investors and camera access; Ryan asks how these concerns differ from ubiquitous connected cameras.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-28They discuss camera deployment and public awareness; Leah describes local opposition and her interest in investigating the system.They discuss camera deployment and public awareness; Leah describes local opposition and her interest in investigating the system.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-27Ryan raises a kidnapping-response scenario; Leah acknowledges potential benefits but doubts that safeguards would restore her trust.Ryan raises a kidnapping-response scenario; Leah acknowledges potential benefits but doubts that safeguards would restore her trust.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-26Leah discusses agency access, alleged misuse and her concerns about additional surveillance capabilities.Leah discusses agency access, alleged misuse and her concerns about additional surveillance capabilities.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-25Leah cites audit-log statistics, questions search justifications and describes local opposition to Flock cameras.Leah cites audit-log statistics, questions search justifications and describes local opposition to Flock cameras.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-24Leah describes Flock cameras and alleges that added capabilities connect license plates with wider personal information.Leah describes Flock cameras and alleges that added capabilities connect license plates with wider personal information.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-23Leah questions Waze’s terms and data practices; they discuss using AI to examine service agreements.Leah questions Waze’s terms and data practices; they discuss using AI to examine service agreements.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-20Ryan promotes Glacier, describes its privacy claims and identifies himself as a co-founder.Ryan promotes Glacier, describes its privacy claims and identifies himself as a co-founder.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-09Leah discusses online critics, disputes over her background and how she responds to challenges on social media.Leah discusses online critics, disputes over her background and how she responds to challenges on social media.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-08Leah responds to questions about her credentials, explains her online name and discusses protecting her identity.Leah responds to questions about her credentials, explains her online name and discusses protecting her identity.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-05Leah reflects on family history, forgiveness and how she copes with painful memories.Leah reflects on family history, forgiveness and how she copes with painful memories.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-04Leah discusses her siblings, a violent incident she remembers from adolescence and leaving home for college.Leah discusses her siblings, a violent incident she remembers from adolescence and leaving home for college.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-03Leah recounts her childhood, gaps in her early memories and experiences of violence and instability at home.Leah recounts her childhood, gaps in her early memories and experiences of violence and instability at home.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-full-02Ryan and Leah discuss horses and which people they would choose as dinner guests.Ryan and Leah discuss horses and which people they would choose as dinner guests.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-shawn-ryan-show-the-leah-files-discussion-alpr-auditsLeah describes an activist project using license-plate-search audit logs and questions whether recorded search reasons match the stated purpose.Leah describes an activist project using license-plate-search audit logs and questions whether recorded search reasons match the stated purpose.2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/shawn-ryan-show/the-leah-files/#t-moment-1Research note: Public transactions do not automatically identify a personPublic transactions do not automatically identify a person2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/shawn-ryan-show/the-leah-files/#t-alpr-auditsResearch note: Surveillance policies and audit evidence are differentSurveillance policies and audit evidence are different2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/crime-junkie/nori-amaya/#t-genealogy-is-a-leadResearch note: Genetic genealogy still needs confirmationGenetic genealogy still needs confirmation2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Z