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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UK government advances digital ID application for public service access

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...

Digital birth certificate trial in Australia links babies to digital ID system

The Victorian government is establishing identity infrastructure that begins at birth.

The state has [1] initiated a trial for digital birth certificates, transitioning paper documents into app-based credentials that connect newborns to a national digital identity system before they reach an age of understanding. The pilot programme operates through [2] the Service Victoria app, allowing parents to store their child's birth certificate digitally for kindergarten enrolment purposes.

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Live facial recognition used at Premier League football game

Police in Liverpool employed live facial recognition technology during the football match between Everton and Manchester United.

Merseyside Police announced [1] that they would implement measures around Hill Dickinson Stadium, including visible patrols and plain-clothes officers, in anticipation of the upcoming Premier League match. The police intend to identify individuals sought for serious offenses or under court orders, claiming that the aim is to ensure safety for fans and the general...