Surveillance24 Jun 2026Drone network part of Met's London-wide tech pushThe Met unveils plans for drone-assisted call outs as civil liberties groups warn of 'constant surveillance'24 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Met to extend live facial recognition to West EndStatic cameras are set to be deployed in central London by the end of the year.23 Jun 20261 May 2026Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lamppostsThe solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability. 1 May 202621 Apr 2026Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lostThe claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.21 Apr 202629 Mar 2026Body-worn cameras 'stopping attacks on ED staff'Trial finds a "positive impact" on patients' behaviour as trust says it will make cameras permanent.29 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlashA Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.13 Feb 20266 Feb 2026We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousandsA couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn. 6 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Woman 'violated' by webcam in Leicester restaurant toiletsThe woman finds a recording device connected to the internet under a toilet seat.29 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Facial recognition cameras used in city centreHampshire police roll out live technology to detect suspects and offenders breaching court orders.20 Dec 2025...
