Airport biometrics bans proposed in US state and federal legislation
Biometric access control and airport security screening company Clear is facing legislative pushback in California from lawmakers who say that…
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French data regulator sees 35% more privacy complaints
The European Union’s AI Act, age verification and keeping biometrics out of surveillance during the Paris Olympics were among the…
Selfie biometrics companies score deals in betting, automotive and stock trading
Customer wins for CAF, 700Credit, Onfido and iDenfy demonstrate the breadth of applications selfie biometrics are being utilized for. Brazilian…
Privacy tools follow passwordless trend in auto industry
More cars are collecting data on drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other motorists, making them smarter but also prone to cybersecurity…
EU rights groups demand revision to data transfer deal with Israel
More than ten human rights groups have signed a letter protesting the European Union’s decision to continue personal data transfers…
Proposed UK data protection law hit by criticism
The UK’s prospective data protection law is facing criticism from lawmakers and rights groups over plans to introduce bank account…
Paris Olympics: Second AI surveillance test completed
In preparation for the Olympics, Paris has tested its AI surveillance systems deploying crowd surveillance technology during two large events….
LinkedIn introduces biometric IDV in Singapore with Persona
LinkedIn is rolling out identity verification using biometric passports in Singapore. The feature is provided by San Francisco-based selfie biometrics…
Concerns at UK border over EES app wait, facial recognition screening of migrants
An app that is supposed to streamline the upcoming European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) will not be ready on time,…
UN says law enforcement should not use biometrics to surveil protestors
Law enforcement agencies should not use biometric technology to categorize, profile or remotely identify individuals during protests, the United Nations…
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