Big Brother Really Will Be Watching You

An interesting paper by Statewatch has just come to light and makes chilling reading for those amongst us who have concerns about our loss of privacy.

“Every object the individual uses, every transaction they make and almost
everywhere they go will create a detailed digital record."

“All credit or debit-related purchases already generate monitorable and
searchable real-time information; but more and more transactions will be
of this kind as we move towards a cashless society...
These trends will be reinforced as biometric measurements are used to
enhance security at more and more locations - whether public places such
as town halls or train stations; private locations such as amusement
venues; or places of work.”

Every object the individual uses, every transaction they make and almost
everywhere they go will create a detailed digital record. This will generate
a wealth of information for public security organisations, and create huge
opportunities for more effective and productive public security efforts.”

Be afraid people - be very, very afraid!