Unpermitted Flock Cameras Prompt Federal Ban Bill
Florida police admit they cannot identify the owner of 11 unpermitted Flock cameras, while Senators Sanders, AOC, and Merkley propose a bill to ban the surveillance technology nationwide.
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London Facial Recognition Trial Yields Zero Arrests
This spectacular failure strengthens the case against deploying live facial recognition in public, highlighting the massive waste of money and the serious threat to privacy with no tangible security benefit.
Two Very Different Ways of Finding Out: BBC News reports that
BBC News reports that Strictly Come Dancing returns with new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, as celebrities learn their dance partners. Meanwhile, 404 Media asks for public help to uncover which cities use Axon.
Meta Glasses Spark Privacy Concerns and Detection Apps
Meta's smart glasses enable discreet public filming, prompting the creation of a free app called ZuckOff that can detect the glasses before they record you.
US lawmakers threaten highway funding over Flock cameras
U.S. lawmakers are targeting Flock automated license plate readers by threatening to withhold federal highway funding, citing privacy and surveillance concerns. A separate investigation revealed how hackers exposed the cameras' vehicle and person-tracking capabilities.
Spy Detectors Give False Security to Abuse Victims
A study found that commercial detectors for hidden cameras and microphones often fail to locate spying devices, leaving domestic abuse victims vulnerable to ongoing surveillance. The study tested multiple detectors and found they missed many devices or gave false positives.
