Category: Privacy news
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The “Big Brother” Bank Account: Unpacking the DWP’s Proposed Surveillance Powers
In the ongoing battle against welfare fraud, the UK government is proposing a significant shift in how it monitors the finances of benefit claimants. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking new powers to compel banks to scan the accounts of millions of people. These proposals, embedded within the Data Protection and Digital Information…