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Tony Blair: Digital IDs Will Curb Populism, Backs Expanded Facial Recognition, Says Public Will Trade Privacy for Efficiency
Blair’s digital revolution promises efficiency but raises deep concerns about surveillance and the erosion of personal privacy.
WEF 2025: AI CEO Says Facial Recognition Will Replace Digital IDs in Smart Cities
“…you won’t need a digital identity” because “you have the facial recognition and other things built into your smart cities.”
Russia to Launch Nationwide Biometric Payment System by 2025
Russia’s biometric payment system deepens concerns over surveillance and data security.
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.