Technology

Government Seeks Public Backing for Digital ID

Government Seeks Public Backing for Digital ID

The government is set to ask 100 “randomly selected” people from across Britain to help shape plans for a national digital ID system as ministers attempt to tackle growing public distrust around the proposal. The citizens’ panel will form part of a wider consultation expected to be announced by Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister. Participants will[Read More…]

BritCard and the Birth of a Surveillance State

BritCard and the Birth of a Surveillance State

In an age where our smartphones already track our location, our purchases, and our social circles, the UK government is now proposing to centralise our very identity into a single, state-sanctioned digital credential. The BritCard, touted by ministers as a modern convenience to simplify access to public and private services, is being met with fierce opposition from civil liberties groups[Read More…]

US Federal Authorities Demand User Data from Google in YouTube Investigation

US Federal Authorities Demand User Data from Google in YouTube Investigation

US federal authorities have ordered Google to provide names, addresses, phone numbers, and viewing histories of users who watched specific YouTube videos, according to Forbes magazine. Additionally, the authorities requested the IP addresses of those who viewed the videos without being logged in. The government’s request is linked to an investigation into a suspected crime committed by the publisher of[Read More…]

The NHS is monitoring patient lifestyles

Privacy Concerns Rise as NHS Uses AI to Monitor Patient’s Lives

In a move raising eyebrows, the NHS is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence to monitor people’s eating and drinking habits, with a focus on minimizing “avoidable” hospital admissions. As part of a pilot scheme launched in Buckinghamshire, the tracking extends to everyday appliances like kettles and fridges, prompting concerns about privacy and the extent to which technology is[Read More…]

Amazon Ring has settled a lawsuit with the FTC over spying claims

Amazon’s Ring Cameras Spying on Customers, According to FTC

In a startling development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has exposed a web of privacy breaches involving Amazon’s Ring, the popular doorbell camera company. The revelations have sent shockwaves through the tech industry and ignited fresh concerns about surveillance and data security. The FTC’s investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of privacy violations that spanned from 2017 to 2020. Customers, who[Read More…]