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

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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Somalian government makes digital ID mandatory for travel Domestic flights

Domestic flights in the African nation Somalia will now require passengers to present their biometric ID cards.

The new system was launched at the domestic departure terminal of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, with Mustafa Duhulow, [1] the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, officiating the event, [2] according to Dawan Africa.The International Civil Aviation Organization or ICA reports that a new initiative aims to digitize the internal migration system...

UK government's digital ID system could provide police with access to a

A system characterised by the government as a digital convenience tool may, according to legislation proposed during its own consultation, be made searchable by law enforcement without the knowledge or consent of individuals. Meanwhile, the House of Lords votes in favour of facial recognition, leading to more potential government overreach.

The UK government has announced plans for a ‘more efficient and modern state’ [1] aiming to accelerate services and simplify identity verification through...

UK government advances digital ID application for public service access The

The ruling Labour party plans to proceed with its initiative to allow citizens to access public services via a unified government application as part of its digital ID scheme, which has attracted controversy.

Ministers are initiating a consultation on [1] a proposal that aims to enable individuals to verify their identity online. The proposed digital ID system could facilitate access to services such as free childcare vouchers, tax management, passports, and driving licenses, potentially...

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