Privacy4 days agoFacial recognition to be trialled at Tube stationsThe British Transport Police says the technology will only identify those wanted by authorities.4 days ago4 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 202622 Jun 2026Big Brother or 'nothing to hide'? A city's AI cameras split opinionThe technology uses live camera feeds to scan faces and compare them against a watchlist of people.22 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phonesFirms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.8 Jun 202620 May 2026Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committeeThe government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily. 20 May 202613 May 2026Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than everThe biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.13 May 2026...
