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Coronavirus: can selfies be used for surveillance?

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Governments around the world are increasingly using technology like mobile applications in their battle against coronavirus. But do these measures inpinge on our privacy? And could it lead to wider surveillance of society? As the global economy takes a battering due to Covid-19, countries like Singapore are unveiling bigger stimulus measures and aid packages for businesses. And as lockdown measures force millions of people to stay at home, we explore a variety of apps that could make remote working a lot easier and enjoyable.

(Image: Girl in facemask takes a selfie in Kyiv. Credit: Getty)

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Mon 6 Apr 2020 14:32GMT

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