Big Brother Watch
UK Government Fast-Tracking Bill to Monitor Bank Accounts, Revoke Licenses, and Search Homes
Critics warn the bill could turn the welfare system into a government-run financial surveillance network.
UK Government’s AI Push Raises Privacy Concerns Over NHS Data Use in National Data Library Initiative
The UK’s push to unlock NHS data for AI development raises deep concerns over privacy data collection.
UK Police Used Facial Recognition on Thousands During Summer Protests and Riots
Privacy groups sound the alarm over “Orwellian” rise in unregulated surveillance.
UK’s “Online Safety Act” Under Fire as Officials Push for New Powers to Police “Misinformation”
Civil liberties groups warn the move threatens free speech, as the government seeks to expand platform obligations beyond the law’s original scope.
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
Banking on Betrayal: UK Government’s New Plan for Mass Bank Spying
Advocates warn of unprecedented bank spying under new welfare fraud legislation, raising concerns about state overreach.
Big Brother Banking? UK’s New “Fraud Bill” Sparks Fears of Financial Snooping
New UK government’s “Fraud, Error and Debt Bill” faces backlash over expanded financial surveillance powers.
Free Speech Is on the Line as UK Revives Controversial Non Crime Hate Reports
Labour’s revival of “non-crime hate incident” recording risks overwhelming police with trivial cases, raising concerns over free speech and policing priorities.
Free Speech Is Under Siege in Starmer’s UK
As the UK tightens online speech laws, critics warn of a growing threat to free expression and democratic oversight.
UK PM Keir Starmer Uses Riots to Call for Mass Surveillance and Social Media Censorship
Starmer’s proposed measures echo a familiar trend towards authoritarianism, sparking concerns over civil liberties and freedom of expression
London’s Privacy Nightmare: Facial Recognition Gets a Boost at Tony Blair Conference
Civil rights groups warn of privacy erosion as London’s Metropolitan Police surveillance opportunities.
Scotland Plans Live Facial Recognition Technology
Civil rights group warns Scotland’s potential use of live facial recognition tech may lead to “hi-tech police state.”