About
Lionel Eddy is an author, activist and independent journalist from London. He specialises in biometric and digital-identity technologies, including facial recognition systems, central bank digital currencies and government-led digital ID frameworks. His weekly journalism examines how these technologies are being developed and deployed, and what they mean for civil liberties in the UK and globally.
As an activist, Lionel has campaigned against the proposed introduction of mandatory digital ID in the UK, warning that such a system would create a centralised mechanism for monitoring and tracking citizens. He is aligned with organisations such as Big Brother Watch and supports initiatives including the No2DigitalID campaign.
Lionel is the author of The Digital Agenda, which offers readers an accessible introduction to the complex and fast-evolving world of digital identification systems. The book outlines how governments and private-sector bodies are designing and implementing these systems, as well as the operational, ethical and societal challenges they present. His media work includes commentary for The Washington Times UK, where he reports on government digital policy and surveillance trends.
His forthcoming thought-leadership columns for The European will focus on government digital-identity proposals, facial-recognition trials, CBDC testing, and emerging global standards for biometric governance, drawing on documents, datasets and policy evidence.
Lionel aims to contribute to a wider public conversation on privacy, identity and technological accountability. His long-term goals include expanding public awareness of the risks associated with mandatory digital ID and helping to prevent its implementation in the UK.
Further Information:
Personal Website: https://lioneleddy.com/
Socials – X: @Lionel_Eddy1
