The digital surveillance and control agenda quietly marches forwards

 India is pursuing the transformation of public finance using digital IDs and biometrics. Scotland updates its guidance on the use of biometrics in schools. Russia’s largest bank is leading the way in a new financial system which uses a biometric payment service. Canada launches a biometric border management tool. Israel extends its wartime emergency biometric measures.

In Europe, digital wallets are gaining traction. In the UK, there are warnings of Christmas gifts, smart devices, being used for state-sponsored hacking, particularly from China.

Meanwhile in the USA, concerns are being raised about the FDA and DEA deploying artificial intelligence (“AI”) and personal electronic data being compromised. Also in the USA, mobile driver’s licenses are expected to become mainstream next year....<<<Read More>>>...