Big Brother Watch
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.
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.”
Big Brother on Board: UK Train Stations Use Amazon-Powered AI to Read People’s Mood
Civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach and lack of transparency in public surveillance practices.
UK PM Sunak Endorses Facial Recognition, Implicitly Backs Mass Bank Surveillance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doesn’t spare a thought for the loss of privacy and curbing of civil liberties.
UK Army Unit Labeled Accurate COVID Reporting as “Malinformation”
Freedom of Information requests reveal the UK military’s covert role in pandemic-era surveillance.
UK Lawmakers Call for Probe into Shadowy Disinformation Squad
Some UK lawmakers call for an urgent independent review of the Counter Disinformation Unit, questioning its transparency and the extent of its influence on public discourse.