Facial Recognition: Is racist technology fit for purpose?
Authorities are pushing ahead with the surveillance technology despite fears of inaccuracy and racial bias.
Stand up and be counted: Security establishment hits out to protect Prevent powers
Review finally granted into controversial Prevent counter-terror powers, but government doing all it can to limit its scope and depth.
Super-spy search engine still being pursued in the shadows
The government seems to be trying to get the search engine up and running as soon as possible
Going after the likes of WhatsApp will not stop terrorism
This kneejerk reaction to the Westminster attack will solve nothing
The busybody state: when it’s a crime to sweep up leaves
The public domain is being taken over by officialdom
Pick of the week: Brexit myths and council bans
Our most-read items this week
Council faces backlash over powers to ban gatherings of two people
Protests have taken place to highlight the draconian use of PSPOs by local councils
The council which banned sleeping
Sleeping in open spaces, swearing, hanging out with friends – just a few of the things councils have banned
The powers Theresa May is asking for would make Putin blush
The Home Office plans to create a database of personal information to spy on British citizens
Rushing through the Snoopers’ Charter will put our security at risk
The Home Office has ignored concerns about the investigatory powers bill
