Ken Macon
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UK spy agency (unsurprisingly) wants the ability to scan people’s phones
Under the guise of reducing child abuse.
Sri Lanka introduces digital pass to limit access to fuel
The pass is connected to a person’s ID.
Tony Blair Institution calls for the introduction of digital IDs
For all citizens.
Denmark bans Google software and laptops in schools
Privacy concerns.
Thailand’s government is accused of using spyware to surveil protesters
Hacking their phones.
Beijing citizens criticize Covid surveillance devices
Collecting data every five minutes.
San Francisco wants real-time access to private surveillance cameras
A massive challenge to privacy.
Scotland to scan vehicle license plates to enforce “low emission” zones
Vehicle monitoring.
After extending the vaccine passport program, Canada threatens fines for those that don’t use it
Forced to use controversial app.
Biden Administration is sued over DHS social media surveillance allegations
Allegedly monitoring speech on social media.
India plots to introduce biometrics for air travel
More invasive checks.