Starmer unveils voluntary digital ID card plan
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans for a voluntary digital ID system to combat illegal migration and streamline public services - but could it become mandatory?
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Sunak's ID Card Scheme Faces Fierce Civil Liberties Backlash
Rishi Sunak's controversial digital ID card scheme meets mounting opposition as critics warn of mission creep and threats to British freedoms. Political commentator Euan McColm sounds the alarm.
Australia's bold deepfake laws set global precedent
As tech giants rule by algorithm, Australia emerges as a global pioneer with groundbreaking legislation to combat AI-generated deepfakes and protect democratic integrity.
Digital Money: The Regulatory Challenge Ahead
As cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies transform global finance, regulators face unprecedented challenges in maintaining stability and protecting consumers in this new financial frontier.
Moroccan Gen Z uses Discord to evade police surveillance
Young Moroccans are using encrypted platforms like Discord to organise protests and evade police surveillance, creating a new frontier for digital activism in North Africa.
El Salvador jails Atlanta man for Facebook post
A Spanish-speaking individual faces 20 years in Salvadoran prison over a Facebook comment made from Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting El Salvador's controversial anti-gang laws and digital surveillance.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Digital ID Super-App to Revolutionise Age Verification in UK
A groundbreaking 'Digital ID' super-app is in development, promising to let you prove your age for age-restricted goods with just your smartphone, potentially ending the need to carry physical documents.
UK Border Crisis: Are Freedoms Being Sacrificed for Security?
An in-depth examination of the UK's escalating border control measures. This piece argues that the government's new digital surveillance plans threaten to dismantle ancient British liberties under the guise of protecting national security.
The UK's Best Digital Photo Frames: 2024 Buyer's Guide
Discover the top digital photo frames for every budget. Our expert review compares Aura, Nixplay, and Skylight frames to help you showcase your memories in stunning clarity.
DEA's Covert Surveillance Network Exposed Across US
An investigation reveals the US Drug Enforcement Administration's secret mass surveillance programme, deploying hundreds of covert cameras in streetlights and public infrastructure nationwide without warrants.
UK Tech Chief Slams Government's 'Out of Date' Digital Systems
The UK's inaugural Chief Technology Officer, Mark Russinovich, delivers a damning verdict on Whitehall's archaic IT infrastructure, calling for an urgent technological revolution to drag public services into the 21st century.
Labour's Tech Tax Threat: Could Cripple UK Digital Industry
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed tax reforms targeting tech giants could spark a catastrophic investment exodus, jeopardising Britain's position as a global digital leader.
Sweden Targets Fully Cashless Society by 2030
Sweden is leading a financial revolution, with plans to eliminate physical currency entirely within the next decade. Discover how this bold move is transforming everyday life and what it means for the future of money.
UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals
Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit
Masked Gang's Daring Smash-and-Grab Heist in San Jose
Shocking surveillance footage captures the moment a gang of masked thieves executes a daring daylight smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewellery store, making off with a fortune in luxury watches and gems.
Trump Accused of Secretly Spying on Nigel Farage
Shocking court documents expose how Donald Trump allegedly used controversial spyware to secretly monitor the phone of his UK-based ally and Brexit architect, Nigel Farage, in a stunning breach of privacy.
US Army AI Spies on Soldiers' Phones to Predict Attacks
A leaked US Army briefing details a controversial AI programme that analyses soldiers' personal data, including phone usage and financial records, to forecast enemy threats, raising major privacy concerns.
Tony Blair Demands Mandatory Digital ID for UK
Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.
The Death of the Wallet: Britain's Cashless Revolution
Exclusive report on how contactless payments, digital IDs, and smartphone technology are making physical wallets obsolete for millions across the UK.
UK Parents & Teachers Reveal Truth About Screens in Schools
Exclusive insights from UK classrooms reveal the real effects of digital device integration. Parents and educators share candid experiences about screen time's impact on focus, behaviour, and educational outcomes.
Digital ID Cards: Your Say on the UK's Controversial New Scheme
Exclusive: The UK government is pushing ahead with plans for a digital identity system. We reveal the public's fierce debate over privacy, convenience, and the future of your personal data.
UK Mandatory Digital ID Cards for Migrants Sparks Row
The UK government is set to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for all foreign nationals, a move hailed as a post-Brexit security measure but criticised as a 'poll tax on immigrants'.
Cheshire Police criticised over unlawful CCTV operation
Cheshire Police faces severe criticism from the official watchdog after officers installed CCTV cameras on a residential street in Warrington without conducting a necessary privacy impact assessment, breaching data protection laws.
Insurer Spies on Home, Cancels Policy in Secret Surveillance Scandal
A UK homeowner's insurance was abruptly cancelled after their provider used secret, high-tech monitoring of their property. This case exposes the alarming new trend of 'Big Brother' tactics in the insurance industry, raising huge questions over privacy an
Beijing's Facial Recognition Tracks Residents' Daily Lives
Exclusive report reveals how Beijing's new 'smart city' initiative uses pervasive facial recognition to monitor citizens' movements, purchases, and even waste disposal, raising major privacy concerns.
Sainsbury's trials 'Orwellian' facial recognition tech
Sainsbury's is trialling controversial facial recognition cameras at its petrol stations, sparking a major backlash from privacy campaigners who warn it's a step towards a dystopian surveillance state.
Sainsbury's in hot water over secret facial recognition trial
Sainsbury's is under fire for secretly trialling live facial recognition technology at petrol stations across the UK, raising serious privacy concerns with customers and civil liberty groups.
Sainsbury's facial recognition tech sparks privacy row
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is rolling out live facial recognition technology to combat a surge in shoplifting, sparking a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups who brand it 'dystopian' and a threat to customer privacy.
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