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MembersSocial Media Facial Recognition Expands, Secret Law Enforcement Searches Double
Clearview AI’s mass facial recognition database continues to expand, sparking intense debate over privacy and surveillance.
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.
Rise in Stolen Singaporean ID Data Shows The Dangers of Digital ID
Sensitive biometric data of Singaporeans sold on dark web amid significant increase in cybercriminal activity.
Google Is Piloting Facial Recognition for Some Employees and Won’t Let Employees Opt Out
Employee concerns mount as surveillance expands beyond ID badges, with no clear future alternative in sight.
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.
Biometric ID for IRS FOIA Requests Trigger Privacy and Access Concerns
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Indiana Cop Used Facial Recognition Scans To Perform Non-Work-Related Searches
An Evansville officer’s resignation reveals the murky misuse of powerful surveillance tools.
European Council Approves the AI Act — a Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU’s European Council has followed the European Parliament (EP) in approving the AI Act – which opponents say is a way for the bloc to legalize biometric mass surveillance. More than that, the EU is touting the legislation as first of its kind in the world, and seems hopeful it will serve a
Canada: Government Pushes Flawed Internet Age Verification and Blocking Law, Fines Up to $500,000 for Non-Compliance
Privacy concerns mount as Bill S-210 targets more than just porn sites with stringent age verification measures.
Belgium and Hungary Launch Controversial Digital IDs, Vaccine Passport, Ahead of EU Regulations
Privacy fears grow over new digital ID initiatives in Belgium and Hungary.
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.
Immich Teams Up to Innovate Privacy-First Photo Storage
Joining forces with FUTO, Immich boosts its anti-centralization mission, promising enhanced privacy features and an upcoming cloud-hosted option in the battle against Google Photos.