800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital
Dublin’s new children’s hospital faces privacy concerns with 800+ CCTV cameras.
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European Court Rules Against Use Of Facial Recognition In Protests
he European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Russia’s use of facial recognition against protesters was a violation of their privacy and freedom of expression rights.
More security cameras threaten public privacy, watchdogs say
As the number of security cameras installed across the Netherlands continues to surge, concerns about their impact on public privacy are intensifying.
UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled sweeping measures to safeguard the nation’s security.
Live facial recognition labelled ‘Orwellian’ as Met police push ahead with use
Live facial recognition is a controversial form of mass surveillance, and human rights advocates are vehement in their criticism of its use by police forces.
Tesla makes camera settings more privacy-friendly following DPA investigation
Tesla has taken steps to boost the privacy of its in-car security cameras, following an inquiry from the Dutch Data Protection Authority
UK Policing Riddled with Chinese CCTV Cameras
UK watchdog raised serious concerns about the widespread use of Chinese-made surveillance cameras by UK police forces.
German Constitutional Court strikes down predictive algorithms for policing
German Federal Constitutional Court declared the use of Palantir surveillance software by police unconstitutional.
France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics
Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently.
Maltese government ditches controversial Huawei ‘Safe City’ CCTV company
The Maltese government has decided to put an end to the Safe City Malta project
French privacy watchdog calls for clearer rules on smart cameras
French privacy watchdog CNIL is calling for an update of the regulatory framework on surveillance devices to accommodate the rise in so-called “smart cameras”.
School surveillance: Is Big Brother spying on students?
Some pupils are monitored by CCTV cameras as frequently prison inmates.