UK
Tony Blair launches new push for biometric digital ID for all citizens
Blair has been advocating for citizen IDs for decades.
UK Government Funded Unit That Created Demonetization Blacklist of News Publishers
The same as the US State Department.
UK tests tracking citizens’ habits, rewarding them for good behavior
One city is being used as a case study.
UK’s counterterrorism program says interest in great literature is a sign of far-right extremism
The taxpayer-funded research also included references to The Lord Of The Rings.
Bill Gates meets UK Prime Minister and other government members to discuss tech, AI, and pandemic response
Gates is offering a “helping hand.”
US State Department funds UK think tank that aids in censorship of Americans
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue partners with Big Tech.
UK could pilot DNA smart cards
A new scheme is being proposed where elements of a patient’s DNA is stored on an electronic record.
TikTok censored The Telegraph over vaccine content
Censoring mainstream media.
UK police and charities say Apple’s privacy features are hindering surveillance, investigations
A tool to enable more private browsing.
UK considers banning encrypted phones
Another move against privacy.
UK Prime Minister is questioned about “recording political dissent on social media”
The government is facing calls to disclose more information.