Privacy

Static cameras are set to be deployed in central London by the end of the year.

The technology uses live camera feeds to scan faces and compare them against a watchlist of people.

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

Teignmouth Town Council says it has taken decisive action and removed some CCTV in public blocks.