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Fears over Afghan biometric data

Fears over Afghan biometric data

FromTech Life


Fears over Afghan biometric data

FromTech Life

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Human rights activists say that the Taliban could use databases compiled by the previous government and coalition forces to target citizens. Plus, why is there a flurry of investment in undersea internet cables. And the amazing stories behind some emoji characters. Presented by Zoe Kleinman, with BBC tech reporter Chris Vallance. Produced by Jat Gill.

(Image: Representation of a fingerprint scan, Credit: Getty Images).
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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