South Africa's plan to record all babies' biometrics raises privacy fears
Digital rights groups say South Africans’ personal data may be misused or stolen
Chinese web firms 'bullying' customers with data, algorithms - consumer watchdog
Shoppers are being illegally pressured into making purchases by online firms which misuse personal data, a watchdog said
What will COVID lockdowns mean for worker surveillance in 2021?
With companies like Microsoft offering tools to monitor worker productivity, labour unions say safeguarding workers' digital rights is a top priority for 2021
Masks no obstacle for new NEC facial recognition system
Japanese tech firm adapts to new normal with ID systems that can recognise people by non-masked areas such as their eyes
Kabul to install surveillance cameras to combat crime
Move follows a wave of targeted assassinations in the Afghan capital
Tech's long COVID-19: What privacy battles will define 2021?
From mass surveillance to privacy legislation, digital rights experts from around the world discuss what will be high on the agenda in 2021
Google told its scientists to 'strike a positive tone' in AI research - documents
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
Buying a gadget this holiday season? Here are the privacy questions to keep in mind
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
SoftBank-backed face-scan firm rebrands US unit to add distance after blacklisting -sources
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
INSIGHT-The gig workers taking legal action to regain control of their data
From Britain to India, gig workers are fighting back against what they say is increased surveillance and control by platforms like Uber and Zomato