Unexpected differences in privacy regulations revealed in new UK study

The regulation of personal data varies hugely across countries and sectors, according to new research from the UK. The study examined privacy regulations in four countries across three different areas -- the use of Closed Circuit TV cameras in public places; Radio Frequency Identification Technology chips in consumer goods, such as electronic toll collection tags; and the introduction of biometric features in passports and identity cards. The policies in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and Sweden were all examined.

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