Facial Recognition
UK Introduces Digital Driving Licenses and Online Digital ID Privacy Concerns
The intersection of digital licenses and online age verification could redefine personal freedoms.
Canadian Court Upholds Ban on Clearview AI’s Unconsented Facial Data Collection in British Columbia
Clearview AI faces a major roadblock as a Canadian court upholds a ban on its unauthorized collection of facial data.
US Expands Biometric Technology in Airports Despite Privacy Concerns
Biometric systems promise efficiency at airports, but concerns over data security and transparency persist.
UK’s Ofcom to Enforce Age Verification Using Facial Recognition Under Online “Safety” Act
The move could set a global precedent for facial recognition in online age verification.
MembersBig Brother Is Hovering Over New York, With Other States Set To Follow
The sky is no limit for NYPD drones but the boundaries of privacy remain unclear.
MembersMajor Data Broker With US Government as a Client Moves into the Digital ID Market
AI-powered ID verification expands alongside growing concerns about surveillance, data privacy, and predictive crime technologies.
MembersBanned But Not Blocked: How Some US Police Departments Navigate Around Facial Recognition Prohibitions
Facial recognition bans are being undermined as police in cities like Austin and San Francisco find loopholes.
MembersOpt-Out or Be Exposed: Fighting Data Brokers
Data brokers harvest and sell your personal data—from browsing habits to financial details—fueling an unregulated, invasive surveillance economy.
UK Police Used Facial Recognition on Thousands During Summer Protests and Riots
Privacy groups sound the alarm over “Orwellian” rise in unregulated surveillance.
UK Politicians Sidestep Public Concerns on Facial Recognition Privacy
MPs dodge questions on facial recognition as Privacy International reveals alarming lack of transparency.
MembersWith a Few Tweaks, Meta’s Smart Glasses Can Expose Names, Addresses, and Even Family Details With a Single Glance
From prank-worthy experiments to government-grade surveillance, “cool tech” like Meta’s smart glasses is turning privacy into an endangered species.
