Tag: Surveillance

Contactless stores and delivery options have shot into the mainstream thanks to the spread of Covid-19. What does it mean for privacy?

The internet was initially envisioned as a medium for the free flow of information and knowledge—hence its early description...

Heightened global concerns over the novel coronavirus have compelled countries to implement measures such as flight suspensions, mandatory quarantine...

Facial recognition tech can identify us in crowds, but a new wave of privacy advocates want to outlaw the algorithms across the U.S.

Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...

ExpressVPN examines internet censorship around the world and reports which countries block which social media platforms.

Almost ten years ago, Facebook launched its facial recognition tool, which could identify people in photos uploaded onto the...

In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports,...

The words “smart city” are practically a foolproof conversation starter these days. Around the world, cities are implementing IoT...

Unlike many other devices, cars are not prefixed with the word smart. Even if they’re connected to the internet—and...