Lionel Eddy

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Lionel Eddy

Lionel Eddy is an author, activist and independent journalist from London, UK. Eddy specializes in biometrics such as facial recognition technology, CBDC and digital IDs. As a journalist Lionel Eddy writes weekly articles on government policies and current affairs. As an activist he has campaigned against the UK governments proposed mandatory digital ID scheme, stating the policy threatens both privacy and civil liberties. A libertarian Lionel Eddy is a strong advocate for freedom of movement and protection of civil rights including freedom of speech. Eddy opposes state power, nationalism, warfare and authoritarian governments.

The Digital Agenda - E-book

The Digital Agenda

The Digital Agenda will provide readers with a better knowledge of the many digital ID systems that are being created and put into use throughout the world, as well as their potential advantages and difficulties, the problems with privacy, security, and interoperability, other policies that would be mentioned is a Central Bank Digital Currency...

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Digital ID to be mandatory for taxi drivers in capital city of Cameroon

A digital identification process for taxi owners and drivers in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is scheduled to commence on July 3rd and continue until October 5th. This enrolment initiative is part of new measures implemented by the city council to identify taxis operating on the city's roads.

A recent order from the city mayor mandates [1] a new registration drive that will be compulsory for all taxi drivers and vehicles. The initiative claims it aims to modernize the country’s urban transportation...

EU to push Chat Control 2.0 despite criticism from MEPs

Months after experiencing a setback in their efforts regarding surveillance the European Union is seeking another opportunity to address the issue under conditions they deem more favorable, however Members of European Parliament remain skeptical to the new proposal.

EU ambassadors reached a consensus move forward with [1] a temporary extension of the framework that enables platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger to monitor users’ private communications. Proponents assert that the measure aims...