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    South Africa's plan to record all babies' biometrics raises privacy fears

    Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:03 AM

    Digital rights groups say South Africans’ personal data may be misused or stolen

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    Chinese web firms 'bullying' customers with data, algorithms - consumer watchdog

    Thu, 7 Jan 2021 13:22 PM

    Shoppers are being illegally pressured into making purchases by online firms which misuse personal data, a watchdog said

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    What will COVID lockdowns mean for worker surveillance in 2021?

    Thu, 7 Jan 2021 11:36 AM

    With companies like Microsoft offering tools to monitor worker productivity, labour unions say safeguarding workers' digital rights is a top priority for 2021

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    Masks no obstacle for new NEC facial recognition system

    Thu, 7 Jan 2021 09:02 AM

    Japanese tech firm adapts to new normal with ID systems that can recognise people by non-masked areas such as their eyes

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    Kabul to install surveillance cameras to combat crime

    Wed, 6 Jan 2021 18:09 PM

    Move follows a wave of targeted assassinations in the Afghan capital

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    Tech's long COVID-19: What privacy battles will define 2021?

    Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:20 AM

    From mass surveillance to privacy legislation, digital rights experts from around the world discuss what will be high on the agenda in 2021

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    Google told its scientists to 'strike a positive tone' in AI research - documents

    Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:25 AM

    Google asked researchers to consult with PR and legal teams before pursuing topics such as face and mood analysis and categorizations of race, gender or political affiliation

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    Buying a gadget this holiday season? Here are the privacy questions to keep in mind

    Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:29 PM

    Consumers buying gifts like smart speakers and wearable health monitors should keep in mind how, and when, the devices collect data, says digital rights expert Alexis Hancock

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    SoftBank-backed face-scan firm rebrands US unit to add distance after blacklisting -sources

    Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:18 AM

    Now Wright Robotics, the firm's temperature scanners offer features like facial recognition, remote monitoring and the ability to scan large numbers of people in public places

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    INSIGHT-The gig workers taking legal action to regain control of their data

    Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:22 AM

    From Britain to India, gig workers are fighting back against what they say is increased surveillance and control by platforms like Uber and Zomato

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