Access Now argues humanitarian biometrics need more transparency, rules
An investigation of the relationship between humanitarian organizations and the private sector by Access Now makes a case that even…
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Access Now report holds up poster child Aadhaar as ‘Big ID’ bugbear
A legal vacuum and vulnerable population allowed the creation of the world’s largest biometric digital ID project and built a…
ZKBioPack software application by ZKAccess now available
ZKAccess announced the availability of its ZKBioPack software, a fast and easy way to add biometric readers to Schneider Electric’s…
Meta urged to halt facial recognition glasses rollout, disclose law enforcement ties
Meta’s plan for facial recognition smart glasses is facing more opposition from civil society. More than 70 organizations have called…
New biometric capture not authorized for Kenya SIM registration, govt clarifies
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has explained that it has not authorized telecommunications companies in the country to collect…
UN’s first cybercrime convention sparks concern over data requests
The UN’s Convention against Cybercrime (UNCC), which strengthens international cooperation in combating online crime, was officially signed by 72 countries…
EU lawmakers approve regulation to expand Europol’s capabilities in biometric data processing
European lawmakers have backed a proposal to give Europol a central role in coordinating the fight against smuggling networks and…
Afghanistan sees fiber optic outages, digital governance plans called into question
The disruption of fiber optic internet services across more than ten Afghan provinces could seriously set back the country’s digital…
India pledges support for Myanmar digital ID pilot
Myanmar is pushing ahead with its digital ID system with formal partnerships even as its military government faces criticism for…
Rights groups urge US executive branch to keep gov’t agency AI inventory
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget should preserve existing AI transparency and safety protections as it acts on Executive…
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