Privacy2 days agoHow to watch the cameras that watch youIn the trade-off between privacy and security, it helps to know the extent of your local surveillance infrastructure. There are now easy ways to find out.2 days ago5 days agoFlock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in USBBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.5 days ago26 Aug 2026Facial recognition deployed in town for first timeDorset Police will use facial recognition technology in Bournemouth to seek out wanted people. 26 Aug 202621 Aug 2026TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlementsThe deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.21 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Facial recognition to be trialled at Tube stationsThe British Transport Police says the technology will only identify those wanted by authorities.10 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user dataIt is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.4 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Facial recognition vans to be deployed by policeOfficers say the cameras will help catch criminals while safeguarding the privacy of the public.28 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Why WhatsApp is introducing usernamesWhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number - by exchanging unique usernames instead.30 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Met to extend live facial recognition to West EndStatic cameras are set to be deployed in central London by the end of the year.23 Jun 2026...
