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UK Expands Live Facial Recognition Surveillance as Greater Manchester Police Join Nationwide Rollout
Each scan of a stranger’s face tightens the loop between public safety and personal freedom.
Cardiff Man Wrongly Accused of Theft After Facial Recognition Error Triggers Privacy Complaint
A shopping trip turned public shaming exposes the hidden dangers of algorithmic policing.
Claim: Privacy Law “Protects Criminals” After UK Watchdog Tells Shops to Take Down Thief Photos
In privacy’s name, the groceries and the culprit both slip from view.
UK Fines 23andMe $3.1M Over Major Genetic Data Breach
Under pressure to modernize, 23andMe clung to outdated defenses while storing humanity’s most unchangeable secrets.
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How Your Air Fryer and Other Household Appliances Became Data Miners
“Smart” gadgets: the convenience you crave, with the surveillance you didn’t ask for.
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 and Canada Probe DNA Company 23andMe’s Data Breach
Probes aim to determine if 23andMe’s security measures were adequate amidst rising digital privacy concerns.
UK Police Have Been Secretly Using Passport Database for Facial Recognition Since 2019
All passport holders are now a suspect pool.
UK: How to Opt-Out of the NHS’s Imminent Data Grab
The deadline to opt-out is September 2021. Share this guide with family and friends.
How to Delete Your Home From Google Street View
Not everyone wants to be included.
UK ISP Virgin Media Appears to Store Customer Passwords in Plain Text, Sends Them to Customers by Post
This means Virgin Media staff or people who get access to the letter containing the password could maliciously access Virgin Media customer accounts.
A Blow for Adtech – UK Commissioner Says Real-Time Bidding Is Mostly Illegal
The report states that the real time bidding process used major adtech companies violates both UK and EU law.
