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Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that three new Guaranteed Standards of Performance for smart meters will take effect from 23 February 2026, mandating automatic £40 payments to households and small businesses when energy...
Maryland lawmakers are considering the use of AI-powered cameras to address distracted driving, a leading cause of crashes and fatalities in the state, responsible for 34% of roadway deaths. The proposed Bill SB613 would deploy cameras capable of...
The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has reprimanded the city of Antwerp for unlawfully recording public conversations as part of a noise pollution monitoring initiative. In 2022, Antwerp installed 30 sound sensors in its student district to...
Florida legislators are considering a bill to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to detect firearms in public spaces. The proposed legislation, filed by Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia and Representative Monique...
The Grenoble Administrative Court has ordered the town of Moirans, Isère, to immediately cease using the algorithmic video surveillance software, Briefcam. The ruling, issued on January 31, 2025, follows a legal challenge by digital rights group La...
In December 2024, the French data protection authority, CNIL, issued a formal notice to the Ministry of the Interior regarding the use of BriefCam’s video surveillance software by police services. The action follows a November 2023 investigation,...
Water companies in England and Wales must pay back £157.6 million to customers after failing to meet regulatory standards on pollution, leaks, and supply interruptions, Ofwat announced. This fine will be passed on to millions of customers via lower...
Amsterdam will remove over 1,200 Chinese-made cameras due to concerns about espionage and human rights. The decision was influenced by a 2022 news report by NOS highlighting the presence of Hikvision and Dahua cameras in over fifty Dutch...
The UK has implemented a law prohibiting IoT manufacturers from setting weak default passwords like “admin” or “12345” to bolster cybersecurity. This move aims to avert incidents like the 2016 Mirai hack, where poor password...
In the Netherlands, increasing numbers of traffic lights are capable of connecting to the mobile phones of road users to collect personal data. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) has expressed serious concerns about these surveillance capabilities...
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