Annie Kelly

I mean, you know, you walk down the street, there are multiple cameras watching you.

There are door cams now tracking your movements.

Your own phone in your pocket is, you know, GPS tracking every possible step you take.

Is this any worse and have we got ourselves to the position where it's a done deal and there's nothing really we can do to stop this technology being rolled out?

And thinking back, what were your interviews with those people that found themselves on the sharp end of this technology?

What did that leave you with?

I was really struck by the responses.

It seems like they now feel like they're being constantly watched.

And I guess the answer is they are.

You are, right?

Thanks so much for coming in today.

Thank you.

And that's it for today.

My thanks to Ian, Jenny and Warren for their stories and to Jessica Murray.

A spokesperson for the Information Commissioner's Office said...

It said that anyone who is concerned about how their data is being collected, used or shared has the right to raise a complaint with the ICO and that it will continue to issue regulations and guidance to retailers to ensure that the public is protected.

This episode was produced by Tom Glasser and presented by me, Annie Kelly.

The sound design was by Brian McNamara and the executive producers were Homa Khalili and Sammy Kent.

And before we go, I just wanted to tell you about a new video podcast that our New York office is launching.

It's called Stateside with Kai and Carter, and it's hosted by our colleagues Kai Wright and Carter Sherman.