Intel partnerships with sanctioned Chinese facial recognition companies revealed
It’s a classic case of tech company partners with foreign company, government sanctions foreign company for rights abuses, government buys…
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Canada directs Hikvision to stop local operations
Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada to cease all operations in the country and close its Canadian business. Canada’s Industry Minister…
Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua face lawsuit for role in Uyghur biometric surveillance
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) – an international organization defending the interest of Uyghur people in and out of China…
Georgia’s surveillance cameras under scrutiny amid anti-government protests
Over the past years, Georgia has installed more than 4,300 “smart” cameras on its streets. The surveillance networks – built…
Facial recognition, digital ID firms land on DOD’s list of Chinese military companies
The U.S. Department of Defense always marks the start of a new year by updating its list of Chinese companies…
Scottish councils, police defend widespread use of Hikvision cameras
Hikvision security cameras are widely used in Scotland’s public CCTV networks and other facilities run by local governments and businesses,…
Hikvision cancels 5 biometric surveillance contracts in Xinjiang
While some are steeling themselves for the second term of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump in fear of potential human…
Hikvision reportedly laying off 1K staff in China amid effects of sanctions
Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer and facial recognition provider Hikvision is said to be facing economic knocks from U.S.-imposed sanctions which…
Karachi launches safe city project with live vehicle, facial recognition
Karachi has launched the first phase of its Safe City Project, with five poles equipped with 25 surveillance cameras. A…
UK could ban Hikvision CCTV cameras amid surging sales and security concerns
Chinese CCTV firm Hikvision could soon be banned from selling its products as former conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith…
