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By: Rebecca Vincent

Rebecca Vincent is interim director of Big Brother Watch

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  • Notting Hill Carnival: The Met is writing its own rules for live facial recognition

    Opinion

    With the Met primed to use live facial recognition tech at the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, primary legislation is needed urgently.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: A police officer yawns as he stands amongst other officers while revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 25, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Sunday is known to be family-friendly with the Children's Parade taking place culminating in the children's mas. The Notting Hill Carnival celebrating Caribbean culture has taken place over the summer bank holiday most years since 1966. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
  • Beware BritCard. Digital ID will turn Britain into a papers, please society

    Opinion

    Britain has a long history of rejecting mandatory identification. Digital ID BritCard must be no different, writes Rebecca Vincent.

    BritCard: the proposed UK digital idea (Image: Labour Together)
  • Passing the Public Authorities Bill will hand away Brits’ privacy rights

    Opinion

    The Public Authorities Bill is handing away Brits' privacy rights. Why aren't more of us worried, asks Rebecca Vincent.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as "Big Ben" is illuminated by the sunlight against dark storm clouds on March 13, 2025 in London, England. The name Big Ben actually refers to the 13 ton bell within the clock tower. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
  • Murder prediction tools and Whatsapp arrests, is Black Mirror already here?

    April 16, 2025

    Whatsapp chat arrests and sieges on Quaker meetings, it's easy to feel like we're already living in Black Mirror, writes Rebecca Vincent.

  • Facial recognition cameras in Croydon should alarm all Londoners

    March 25, 2025

    The instalment of permanent facial recognition cameras in Croydon should worry us all, writes Big Brother Watch's Rebecca Vincent.

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