Big Brother Watch
UK Details Its Bank Account Surveillance Powers
Bank accounts could soon become open ledgers for the state, with social security claimants first in line for scrutiny.
Innocent People Are Already Getting Caught Up in UK Police’s Dystopian Facial Recognition Scans
A face flagged as dangerous was actually working to keep danger off the streets.
Facial Recognition Moves in on London’s Biggest Carnival
Mass facial recognition surveillance is quickly becoming normalized in the UK.
UK Inspector Andy Cooke Pushes for Stronger Powers to Curb Viral “Misinformation” After Southport Riots
Cooke wants Ofcom to censor at the speed of virality, even as the law says that’s not its job.
UK Supermarket Asda Faces Backlash Over Facial Recognition in Stores
Shoppers at Asda find themselves scanned, assessed, and archived without ever consenting to a new era of retail surveillance.
UK Government’s Secretive “Homicide Prediction” AI Project Sparks Minority Report Comparisons and Surveillance Concerns
Buried in bureaucratic jargon, the plan quietly turns trauma and health data into forecasts.
Scotland’s Digital ID Scheme Raises Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
A nationwide digital ID in Scotland quietly shifts from convenience to a data goldmine no lock can fully secure.
UK Crime and Policing Bill 2025 Advances, Reignites Controversy Over Facial Recognition Access to Driver’s License Photos
Clause 95 hides a sweeping surveillance shift behind the rhetoric of public safety.
Big Brother Finds a New Home in South London
Millions may find their faces flagged by systems they never knew they were in.
The Fight to Expose the UK’s Secret War on Privacy
Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic are demanding transparency as Apple fights a secret government order to weaken encryption.
Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance
Cardiff’s new AI-powered facial recognition network is a step toward permanent mass surveillance.
UK Labour MP Jake Richards Pushes for Digital ID, Dismissing Privacy Concerns: “I Couldn’t Give a Monkey’s”
Labour MPs push digital ID cards, claiming control benefits outweighs privacy fears.