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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…]

South Yorkshire School Accused of Invasive Tactics to Reduce Absenteeism

South Yorkshire School Accused of Invasive Tactics to Reduce Absenteeism

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Balby, Doncaster, is facing criticism for allegedly monitoring families’ bins, cars, and mail to address student absences. Staff members reportedly visit the homes of absent students to check for signs of occupancy, such as bins being put out, cars in driveways, or steam from boiler flues. The National Education Union (NEU) has condemned these methods as[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…]

UK Government Admits To Secretly Testing New Tool To Store Web Browsing History of UK Citizens

UK Government Admits To Secretly Testing New Tool To Store Web Browsing History of UK Citizens

If you live in the UK, the chances are that you have heard about the Investigatory Powers Act, which is also known as the Snooper’s Charter.  The Investigatory Powers Act was unfortunately passed in 2016 and allows the government to spy on internet activity, phone records and enables public bodies to grant themselves access to these personal details with no[Read More…]

Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan

Brits line up to be microchipped

A growing number of people in the UK are getting microchipped, according to new findings. The BBC recently featured video stories from a number of people – some of them from Leeds – who call themselves “bio-hackers”. One lady known only as ‘Holly’ said she had a microchip implanted in her hand, which goes into her Facebook Art Page to[Read More…]