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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Hibaq Farah UK technology reporter

UK MPs warn against growing use of smart tech in domestic abuse

An outdoor surveillance camera
The MPs’ report calls on the UK government to tackle technology-facilitated abuse as a priority. Photograph: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

MPs have called on the UK government to tackle “tech abuse”, as they warned devices including smart home security systems were being used to coerce and control victims of domestic abuse.

The culture, media and sport committee launched an inquiry last year to consider the benefits and harms of connected technology, including virtual assistants and fitness trackers.

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