Lionel Eddy
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Lionel Eddy
Lionel Eddy is an author, activist and independent journalist from London, UK. Eddy specializes in AI surveillance and 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 AI surveillance and 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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A discussion paper from New Zealand poses significant questions and fosters debate regarding the potential risks associated with the interoperability of digital Identity systems and central bank digital currencies.
[1] The Reserve Bank of New Zealand or RBNZ initiated a consultation regarding central bank digital currencies or CBDCs, [2] which concluded on July 26, 2024. This consultation is part of a larger, yet undisclosed, four-stage initiative. Details surrounding the campaign remain...
As of October 1, beneficiaries who were previously registered will be required to undergo Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to receive subsidized liquid petroleum gas for household use.
The Indian government has announced that their digital ID system the [1] Biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory [2] for subsidized domestic LPG refills starting October 1 of this year. To book refills at the regulated retail selling price with the applicable subsidy, domestic LPG consumers must...
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