The recent exposure of Persona's frontend reveals how age verification systems have quietly evolved into comprehensive surveillance tools. What started as 'protecting children' now involves facial recognition against watchlists, political screening, and risk scoring that could affect millions.
Discord assured users their facial scans for UK age verification would never leave their device. New evidence reveals Persona, their verification vendor, stores and analyzes facial data—contradicting Discord's privacy promises and raising serious biometric concerns.
ICE agents are now using mobile facial recognition technology to conduct real-time surveillance on streets and at protests. This 2026 analysis explores how this technology works, the privacy implications, and what you can do to protect yourself.
The UK government's nationwide facial recognition rollout represents the most significant expansion of police surveillance powers in decades. This comprehensive guide examines what the technology actually does, why privacy advocates are alarmed, and practical steps you can take to protect your digital identity.
When YouTube demanded ID or facial scans to access content, it sparked a privacy movement. This comprehensive guide explores why mandatory verification is spreading, the real risks, and how to push back effectively in 2026.
Australia's new social media age verification law, which went live in December 2025, requires adults to submit facial scans or government ID just to prove they're not children. This 'privacy protection' law ironically forces mass biometric collection through third parties like Yoti. Here's what actually happens when you verify your age, where your data goes, and why privacy advocates are deeply concerned.
What happens when facial recognition moves from airports to your local supermarket? A Reddit user's unsettling discovery highlights how this technology is spreading into everyday spaces. Here's what you need to know about the privacy implications and how to protect yourself.
South Korea's new mandatory facial verification for SIM purchases raises serious privacy questions. This comprehensive analysis explores the real-world implications, security risks, and practical steps you can take to protect your digital identity in 2025.
South Korea's new 2025 mandate requiring facial recognition to open mobile numbers has sparked intense privacy debates. This comprehensive guide explores the real-world implications, security risks, and practical alternatives for protecting your digital identity in an increasingly biometric world.