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Coverage of Big Brother Watch in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 10 · 00:50 UTCMost recent: Jun 24 · 11:45 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 24 · 11:45 UTCTHE REGISTER
    London cops bring live facial recognition to West End

    The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in London's West End and Soho by year-end, following a Croydon pilot that resulted in 173 arrests and one false alert. Civil liberties group Big Brother Watch criticized the expansion, citing lack of parliamentary regulation and racial bias in the technology, referencing a case where a man was wrongly arrested due to a misidentification. The MPS highlighted budget constraints and rejected a Palantir contract due to controversy.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 10 · 00:50 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Apple's New iPhone Update Is Restricting Internet Freedom in the UK

    Apple's new iPhone update is alleged to restrict internet freedom in the UK, according to a report by Big Brother Watch. The article highlights concerns about potential government surveillance implications.