No facial recognition in supermarkets, says Dutch data watchdog
No facial recognition for supermarkets but yes for nuclear power plants: The Netherlands’ data watchdog has published a guide explaining…
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UK ICO and Ofcom strengthen cooperation on age assurance
UK’s communications and data privacy watchdogs are strengthening collaboration on regulating child online safety, including age assurance and other technology….
Eurotunnel boss says no delays from new biometrics checks at EU borders
The arrival of European Union’s biometric border controls has ignited fears over long queues at the UK’s border checkpoints. But…
Microsoft further limits law enforcement use of its facial recognition
Microsoft has updated its terms of service to clarify its ban on U.S. police departments from using Azure OpenAI Service…
Trinidad and Tobago publishes bid for face biometrics software
Trinidad and Tobago has published a new bid for procuring face biometric software through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)….
New IDV deals for Veratad, VeriFast, iDenfy, OneID
From digital KYC to real estate and from cryptocurrencies to DBS checks, identity verification companies are busy signing new deals….
Fingerprint Cards sees more executive reshuffling
After a restructuring in autumn last year, Fingerprint Cards is continuing to make changes in its organization with its former…
Digital ID wallets will need to work on UX, report shows
European countries are preparing for the arrival of the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet which will allow citizens to access…
India introducing more stringent KYC rules for financial industry
India’s financial sector is beefing up its Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols under pressure from regulators. Financial institutions aim to…
Signicat support for mojeID enables businesses to accept Poland’s digital ID
Digital identity company Signicat will integrate Poland’s digital identification scheme mojeID into its portfolio. The Polish electronic identity scheme was…
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