Privacy
US government scooped up information on money transfers without a warrant
Bulk data collection.
Ukraine shares its CBDC plans with the World Economic Forum
Testing a centrally controlled currency.
European Parliament requested facial recognition CCTV cameras, despite its public opposition to the technology
Privacy groups are asking questions.
US blocked rights groups concerned about biometric AI implications out of AI treaty
Those most concerned about the implications aren’t able to provide any input.
Biden administration faces scrutiny over airport face scans
Major privacy concerns.
Members
World Economic Forum 2023 implements digital ID badges, biometric scanning for journalists to enter
The WEF has previously talked about exporting these ideas worldwide.
India to let banks use biometrics to confirm transactions
Linked to digital ID.
Keyword warrants are challenged in Colorado
Just searching for something can make you a suspect.
The UK considers a digital pound
A move that would bring about more centralized control of currency.
Members
Gavin Newsom announces digital IDs for California
Coming this year.