France’s Surveillance Bill Expands Amid Privacy Debates
French MPs vote to broaden intelligence surveillance, raising privacy concerns amidst debates on democratic oversight.
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Rethinking Freedom of Information in the Wake of Sweden’s Gang Wars
Sweden’s open data laws clash with rising gang-related violence.
Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination
Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.
EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation
The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.
Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces
PimEyes, a public face search engine, has implemented measures to block searches of children’s faces in response to privacy concerns.
Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps
The Greek Data Protection Authority is set to decide on the legality of AI and biometric surveillance systems in the country’s refugee camps, a decision that could impact the use of such systems in migration management globally.
Met police data platform deployed with data protection issues
The Metropolitan Police Service’s Connect system encountered data protection issues and search functionality weaknesses.
The legal and ethical implications of synthetic data
The article discusses the complex legal and ethical issues arising from the creation and use of synthetic data, emphasizing the need for robust guidelines to maintain privacy and integrity while exploiting its potential benefits.
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.
MEPs to vote on proposed ban on ‘Big Brother’ AI facial recognition on streets
European Parliament will vote on a proposed amendment to Article 5 of the Artificial Intelligence Act, which seeks to bar the use of live facial recognition technology on public streets.
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.