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T TechRadar · · International

Sainsbury’s 'dangerous' facial recognition is back, months after ejecting an innocent shopper

Sainsbury's has reactivated facial recognition technology in its stores, months after the system reportedly led to an innocent shopper being wrongly ejected. The retailer is pressing ahead with the surveillance despite criticism over its earlier misidentification.

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B Big Brother Watch · · International

TechRadar - Sainsbury's facial recognition returns to store that wrongly ejected innocent shopper

Sainsbury's has reinstated facial recognition technology at a store that previously used the system to wrongly identify and eject an innocent shopper. The return of the surveillance system has drawn attention from civil liberties group Big Brother Watch.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Our Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration’s Social Media Surveillance Moves Forward. Here’s What the Court Said.

A federal district court has allowed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's social media surveillance program to proceed, rejecting the government's motion to dismiss. The case, brought by three major labor unions, challenges a program that monitors the online speech of noncitizens living in the United States.

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The Record · · International

Zero-click spyware infecting devices through online ads, researchers say

Researchers have found that powerful spyware is being delivered to devices through targeted online ads, requiring no interaction from the target to install. The technique, known as zero-click infection, means simply being served an ad can be enough to compromise a device.

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CyberScoop · · US Federal

AdFection: How mercenary spyware invades victims’ devices through targeted advertising

Researchers have identified a technique, dubbed AdFection, in which mercenary spyware is delivered to targets through the online advertising ecosystem. The findings carry implications for ad industry practices and for regulators overseeing both surveillance tools and digital advertising.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work – podcast

AI-powered workplace monitoring tools are expanding well beyond basic computer tracking, now capable of generating detailed, minute-by-minute breakdowns of employee activity and productivity. Reporting from the Guardian points to teachers at a firm run by Euan Blair as one example where AI performance rating has been linked to serious worker stress.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · · International

Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt to defend his company's license plate reader and surveillance network technology, arguing that its role in fighting crime justifies continued expansion despite rising concerns about privacy and potential misuse.

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The Record · · International

Spyware manufacturer had access to data harvested by former Polish government, current PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has revealed that the spyware vendor behind a surveillance operation run by the previous government had direct access to the data it collected. Tusk, who ordered the investigation, described the program as among the worst political scandals in Poland since communism ended.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

🗣 A Victory for Freedom of Speech Online | EFFector 38.18

The Electronic Frontier Foundation secured a court win in its lawsuit challenging a government surveillance program called 'Catch and Revoke,' which EFF says was designed to monitor and penalize people for criticism of the government expressed online.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

As Federal Court Rules ALPRs are Mass Surveillance, EFF Gets Disappointing Ruling

A California trial court dismissed SIREN v. San Jose, a case brought by the EFF and ACLU of Northern California challenging San Jose's warrantless searches of automated license plate reader data. The organizations say the ruling conflicts with Supreme Court precedent on data aggregation and plan to appeal.

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B Biometric Update · · International

UK sets rules for live facial recognition in immigration enforcement

The UK government has established rules governing the use of live facial recognition technology in immigration enforcement operations. The framework sets out conditions under which biometric surveillance can be deployed against people in immigration-related contexts.

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Lawfare · · US Federal

Scaling Laws Roadshow at Nebraska Law: Matt Tokson on AI Surveillance

Legal scholar Matt Tokson presented on AI surveillance as part of the Scaling Laws Roadshow series hosted at Nebraska Law. The event appears to focus on how artificial intelligence intersects with surveillance law and policy.

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GDPR / Intl
EDPB · · EU

EDPB publishes statement on the data protection challenges of smart glasses

The European Data Protection Board has adopted a formal statement on smart glasses, accompanied by a report examining how the devices affect personal data protection, privacy rights, and surveillance. The move reflects growing concern among EU regulators as smart glasses become more common consumer products.

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CyberScoop · · US Federal

Flock can now issue CVEs for its own products. Should we trust it?

Flock joined the CVE Program as a CNA, giving the company authority to assign IDs to vulnerabilities in its own surveillance cameras and license plate readers. The post Flock can now issue CVEs for its own products. Should we trust it? appeared first on CyberScoop.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say

Flock Safety, an AI surveillance startup known for license-plate readers and camera networks, is cutting roughly 270 jobs — about 18% of its workforce — following a voluntary buyout program. The layoffs come as the company faces growing opposition from communities and lawmakers over its surveillance products.

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R Reuters · · International

Two men deny carrying out surveillance for Iran of Israeli embassy in UK

Two men have pleaded not guilty to charges of conducting surveillance on the Israeli embassy in the United Kingdom on behalf of Iran. The case involves alleged state-directed intelligence gathering on foreign diplomatic premises in London.

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R Reuters · · International

EXCLUSIVE: AI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say

Flock Safety, an AI surveillance startup known for automated license plate readers and related law enforcement tools, is reportedly planning to cut several hundred jobs, according to sources cited by Reuters. The layoffs come amid what sources describe as backlash against the company.

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Ars Technica — Policy · · International

Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches

A driver was awarded $76 in damages after an automated license plate reader triggered a traffic stop that turned out to be unjustified, leading to drug searches that found nothing.

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B BBC · · International

Council has more than 100 cameras with facial recognition capability

A local council operates more than 100 surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition capability, according to a BBC report. The scale of the deployment suggests the technology has moved well beyond pilot or experimental use in at least one public authority.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

‘Dystopian’: Co-op becomes latest firm to put staff under AI surveillance

Co-op Legal Services is using AI to record, analyze, and score every phone call between staff and customers seeking advice on probate, wills, and estates. A whistleblower described the system as oppressive, saying the automated monitoring covers all calls handled by agents in that unit.

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Military Times · · US Federal

Air Force certifies group to operate, teach Skydio X10D ahead of its fielding

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has certified a group of drone operators to use the Skydio X10D for surveillance and outdoor crime scene monitoring. The certification precedes the drone's broader fielding across the service.

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CyberScoop · · US Federal

Wiretapping change sparks big privacy fight in the Golden State

A change to California's wiretapping law would eliminate the ability of private individuals to sue over certain forms of internet tracking and online surveillance. The move has drawn opposition from privacy advocates and labor unions, while businesses back the update.

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