Cambodia: Internet gateway raises fears of China-style surveillance
RINA CHANDRAN, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on critics claims that, when implemented, Cambodia’s National Internet Gateway will hit privacy and hamper the work of human rights defenders amid a crackdown on dissent…
Buying a gadget this holiday season? Here are the privacy questions to keep in mind
Thomson Reuters Foundation This holiday season, shoppers around the world may be considering what kinds of gadgets to buy for family and friends. From wearable health monitors, to smart speakers and in-home security systems, consumer electronics that collect and share data are increasingly common and affordable. The Thomson Reuters Foundation asked Alexis Hancock, a digital […]
Singapore’s use of facial verification in ID scheme stirs privacy fears
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation Singapore’s more than four million residents will have to use facial verification technology to access government services through the national identity scheme, a move criticised as intrusive and heavy-handed by privacy advocates. Facial verification, which works by scanning someone’s face and matching it with a database image, is already used widely […]