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The UK wants mandatory digital ID – but over one million Brits are demanding to scrap the plan over privacy concerns

The petition to scrap the plan to introduce mandatory digital ID cards has garnered over one million signatures so far, as critics warn of "mass surveillance" risks.

TechRadar

Keir Starmer says digital ID cards an ‘enormous opportunity’ for the UK

PM to set out plans for compulsory ‘Brit card’ but faces opposition from civil liberty groups over privacy concerns

The Guardian - UK

“Big Brother in your pocket:” Privacy advocates slam UK ID digital wallet proposal

The GOV.UK Wallet app will allow citizens to carry government-issued IDs on their phones. Yet, experts warn of privacy and security risks.

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Starmer’s live facial recognition plan would usher in national ID, campaigners say

PM accused of ignoring civil rights and aping autocracies as he proposes new powers after far-right unrest

The Guardian - UK

Surveillance states: as in Orwell’s 1984, has living under watch changed the way we act, speak and think?

From big data to the scrutiny of our peers on social media, we are all more visible than ever. Orwell’s masterpiece can shed light on how we might internalise our loss of privacy

The Guardian - UK

'An invasion of privacy': Campaigners attack DWP bank account ‘spying plans’

Campaigners warn a “long-held” principle of privacy over financial information is being “thrown away” by DWP plans to monitor bank…

The National (Scotland)

What does the King's speech mean for your digital privacy?

The Monarch gave his support to expand surveillance powers and requirements for tech companies. Here's what's at stake.

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MPs join campaign group’s call for facial recognition ban

Statement calling for ‘immediate stop’ to surveillance backed by politicians from both houses.

The Independent UK

Government looking to expand use of facial recognition technology

The Ministry of Defence is calling on companies to submit ideas that ‘could be deployed to benefit the Home Office and policing’.

The Independent UK

Campaigners urge London food banks to end use of face scans

Exclusive: Charity that runs five distribution hubs has been told it is wrong to ‘trade sensitive biometric data for food’

The Guardian - UK

Female protesters fear policing bill will ramp up officers violence against them

‘What do we do if we stop fighting for our human rights? It becomes a dictatorship,’ says Patsy Stevenson

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