MPs call for UK ban on Chinese surveillance cameras used by 73% of local councils
Politicians' ban demand follows report alleging links to China's oppression of Uyghurs.
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Emotion recognition is mostly ineffective. Why are companies still investing in it?
Its underlying premise is disputed, but many are still drawn in by emotion recognition's 'mind reading' allure.
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UK medical device regulations could prioritise innovation over patient safety
New medical device rules emphasise the power of innovation, but more detail is needed on how they will protect patients.
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Instagram tests AI-powered age verification to check users are over 18
The social media platform Instagram is testing an age verification tool from digital identity provider Yoti as regulators tighten rules.
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Security services need permission to access communications data, High Court rules
The ruling will limit the way security agencies can access the personal data of citizens.
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One Login for Government coming to DBS ‘within weeks’
The Disclosure and Barring Service will be the first government body to deploy the new authentication system.
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‘Codifying cronyism’: Data Reform Bill may threaten ICO’s independence
Civil rights campaigners believe the UK's data reform bill is 'codifying cronyism' which could spell trouble for the ICO.
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Data Reform Bill: updates to UK GDPR will ‘save £1bn in 10 years’
The UK's post-Brexit data regime will cut red tape without weakening data protection, government claims.
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