UK police have used PimEyes facial recognition search tool over 2000 times
It is becoming an apparent truth that, if the biometrics tools are there, people will use them. News out of…
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US OSAC argues live facial recognition can protect people without violating privacy
A U.S. government organization has quietly published guidance on the use of live facial recognition, suggesting that the technology can…
Indonesia calls for biometric liveness POC with injection attack prevention
Indonesia is inviting biometric liveness detection providers to demonstrate their technologies in a proof-of-concept exercise at it moves towards full…
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…
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…
Zero errors reported in device-free face biometrics Japan airport trial
Two officials of ANA Digital Gate have spoken about the success recorded by a face biometrics authentication Proof of Concept…
Cameroon election agency secures funding to replace aging biometric voter registration kits
The body managing elections in Cameroon (ELECAM) says it has obtained funds from the government and discussions are already ongoing…
Biometrics expand in and beyond airports, even as opponents try to kick them out
Biometrics for getting through the airport, and in one case beyond it was a common theme in four of the…
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…
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