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.
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 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...
ICE agents have been accused by the courts in Illinois of using facial recognition on minors who are US citizens without consent
A lawsuit filed [1] by the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago details an incident in which one agent reportedly enquired if the teenager can do a facial. The second agent then allegedly pointed a mobile phone at the teenage boy, seemingly taking a photo of his face. This incident, documented through sworn allegations rather than body camera footage, highlights...
Concerns have been raised as the United Kingdom partners with a controversial facial recognition company that has provided its technology to Israel for use in Gaza.
The implementation of facial recognition technology has sparked controversy, with reports indicating that similar software has been utilized in Gaza by the Israeli army to monitor and apprehend numerous Palestinian civilians at checkpoints. Shabana Mahmood who [1] is the Home Secretary has stated that police will significantly...
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of facial recognition technology in its UK stores in 2026.
Sainsbury's is set [1] to implement new technology in 5 additional stores, claiming it is part of its efforts to address crime, including anti-social behaviour and theft. The initiative [2] follows a trial that began in September 2025, when the technology was first introduced in 2 stores. Following the positive results from this trial, the supermarket plans to expand this installation in London....
