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Plans to digitalise migrants’ proof of residence could lead to a digital Windrush scandal. Discover more about the flawed #eVisa scheme with Sara Alsherif, Zoe Bantleman, Kezia Tobin and Ramya Jaidev. 🗓️ Mon 2 September 🕝 2:30pm BST 📍Zoom Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
We've joined 27 rights and racial justice groups to oppose the expansion of facial recognition. Use of this intrusive, discriminatory surveillance tech and collection of biometric data must be halted. Read more about the letter from Big Brother Watch ⬇️ #StopFacialRecognition
NEXT WEEK: Will digitalising migrants’ proof of their right to be in the UK lead to another Windrush scandal? Hear from our expert panel: Sara Alsherif, Zoe Bantleman, Kezia Tobin, Ramya Jaidev & Kuba Jabłonowski 🗓️ 2 September 🕝 2:30pm BST Register ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #eVisa
Thanks to Debbie Abrahams for raising issues around biases in algorithms, and AI during yesterday's commons debate on Government use of technology. #AI #Algorithms
We are grateful for Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ for highlighting the Home Office used a racist and biases algorithm for sorting visa applications. Incidents like this demonstrate why we need to ensure public authorities don't cut corners with unfair automated decision-making. #AI #algorithms
The e-Visa scheme could create another Windrush scandal. By the end of 2024, proof of the right to be in the UK will be fully digitalised. Up to 4 million migrants will be at risk of not being able to prove their status offline. Tell your MP #stopEvisas action.openrightsgroup.org/write-your-mp-…
1) It was a pleasure to deliver a keynote speech at the Westminster Forum Projects The future of data protection in the UK. After wasting four years with the DPDI Bill, what’s in store for the upcoming Digital Information and Smart Data Bill? Some highlights below: westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/Dat…
The Home Office is in the process of transitioning away from a physical system of proving immigration status to a digital system. New briefing from Praxis 🧡 and reporting tool by the3million ILPA Open Rights Group Independent Monitoring Authority neweuropeans.uk/2024/09/05/the…
You may have heard about eVisas before, but what are they? And why do they matter? 💻 👉 This LRMN explainer will walk you through who is impacted, why, and what the next steps are. Open Rights Group the3million #EndHostileEnvironment #StopEVisas
Up to 4 million migrants could face a repeat of the Windrush scandal as physical documents get replaced by e-Visas. With a flawed rollout and unreliable systems, people may be unable to prove their right to be in the UK. Sign the petition to #stopEvisas. action.openrightsgroup.org/help-stop-e-vi…