UK government proposes digital ‘freedom pass’
The UK government is set to introduce a digital ‘freedom pass’ for citizens who frequently undergo COVID-19 testing in order
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Qantas to require proof of vaccination linked to digital passport
Australia’s biggest airliner, Qantas, will require its customers to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination linked with a digital passport in
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UN launches biometric ID wallet
A digital identification wallet has been developed by the UN Digital Solutions Center (UN DSC) which combines biometric, blockchain and
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Bank of England considers creation of digital currency
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has spoken about the possibility of creating a central bank-backed digital
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Africa to become testing ground for vaccine record and payment system
A new biometric identity platform partnered with the Gates-funded GAVI vaccine alliance and Mastercard will launch in West Africa and
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Over two thirds of Americans against COVID-19 contact tracing app
Over two thirds of Americans would not download a contact tracing application, with digital privacy being the leading concern among
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Drones used to enforce lockdown pose a threat to civil liberties
by Birgit Schippers Drones are often seen as weapon against terrorist suspects, a state snooping device or a novelty tool for delivering things
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We have no reason to believe 5G is safe
by Joel M. Moskowitz, Scientific American The telecommunications industry and their experts have accused many scientists who have researched the
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Chinese AI is bluffing its way into Europe
Locked for years in digital alienation, the EU has set a new standard on data protection and privacy, wrestling back
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Ten serious concerns about facial recognition technology
We desperately need a more prominent conversation on the technology’s impact on our rights and civil liberties. by Birgit
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