Civil liberties groups demand inquiry into UK data watchdog
Dozens of civil liberties groups and legal experts call for parliamentary inquiry into the ICO, citing a 'collapse in enforcement activity' following the serious Afghan data breach scandal.
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Digital Passports Arrive on iPhone in US, UK Tests Tech
American travellers can now store their passport in Apple Wallet for domestic flights. Meanwhile, the UK trials new facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport to slash queue times.
Facial Recognition Vans Roll Out Across UK Police Forces
Seven additional police forces will deploy facial recognition vans, expanding controversial surveillance technology across the UK. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Elon Musk's xAI Demands Employee Biometric Data
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus
EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos
Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.
England's COVID data crisis: critical gaps exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals alarming gaps in England's public health data collection, hampering pandemic response and future planning as key metrics go unrecorded.
ONS faces backlash over transgender Census questions
The Office for National Statistics is under fire for quizzing members of the public about their transgender status in follow-up Census surveys, raising serious privacy concerns.
GM's CarPlay Axe: The Sinister Reason Behind It
General Motors' controversial decision to abandon Apple CarPlay reveals a disturbing trend as manufacturers prioritise data harvesting and subscription revenue over driver convenience.
US Expands Facial Recognition at Airports for Travellers
The US government is dramatically expanding its facial recognition programme at major airports, requiring nearly all international travellers to undergo biometric scans. This controversial move raises serious questions about privacy rights and data protec
Starmer's Digital ID Card Revolution Unveiled
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
EU border system threatens Eurostar chaos
British travellers face potential two-hour queues as EU's new Entry/Exit System threatens to disrupt Eurostar services from November 2024, with St Pancras International unprepared for biometric checks.
Uber's Free Clothes Collection: The Ultimate Clear-Out Hack
Discover the ingenious cleaning hack sweeping the UK - use Uber to collect and donate your old clothes completely free of charge during special weekend events.
EU's New Border System Testing Begins: UK Impact
The long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System has commenced initial testing, promising to transform travel for British passport holders with new biometric checks and potential delays at European borders.
India's Digital ID System Divides Nation
India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.
EU Border System Sparks 4-Hour Delays at Prague Airport
Prague Airport becomes testing ground for EU's Entry/Exit System, creating 4-hour queues and raising alarm for UK holidaymakers facing similar chaos this autumn.
EU Entry/Exit System Delayed Until 2025
The controversial EU Entry/Exit System facing yet another postponement, with Prague Airport revealing new 2025 timeline for biometric border controls that will impact UK travellers.
New EU biometric checks for British travellers from 2025
British citizens travelling to EU countries will undergo mandatory biometric fingerprinting and facial scans under new Entry/Exit System rules starting October 2025, creating potential delays and raising privacy concerns.
New EU Border System to Reshape UK Travel from October
Major border overhaul looms as Britain prepares to implement EU-style Entry/Exit System, bringing biometric checks and potential delays for travellers from October 2024.
New EU fingerprint checks for British travellers revealed
Major travel changes are coming as EU implements new biometric border system. British travellers will face fingerprint and facial recognition checks when visiting Europe from next year.
JP Morgan mandates biometric data for UK staff access
Banking giant JP Morgan requires all UK headquarters staff to share fingerprint and facial recognition data for building access, sparking privacy debates and union concerns.
EU biometric borders to cause major travel delays
British travellers face potential chaos at EU borders as new biometric Entry/Exit System launches in October, with warnings of 14-hour queues and significant delays at key crossing points.
Amazon ordered to hand over Maine voter data
Maine election officials compel Amazon to release details of voters who returned ballots via company collection boxes amid ongoing election security investigation.
HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details
A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.
First-Hand: Testing the EU's New EES Border System
A UK travel writer shares their experience navigating the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), detailing the biometric checks, potential delays, and what it means for British holidaymakers post-Brexit.
EasyJet Warns of New EU Border Rules From October 2024
EasyJet alerts British passengers about major EU border changes coming this autumn. The new Entry/Exit System requires biometric checks and could significantly increase airport processing times.
Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.
Starmer's Digital ID Plan for Migration Crisis Sparks Debate
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes controversial digital ID scheme to address UK's migration crisis, sparking privacy debates at party conference.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Data Breach Exposes Hackney Council Staff Details
A significant data breach within the Metropolitan Police has compromised the personal information of Hackney Council staff. The incident raises serious concerns about data security protocols.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
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