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Google Biometrics News
Google announces beta test for digital IDs based on biometrics and US passports
A new type of digital ID based on U.S. passports in Google Wallet has been introduced ahead of beta testing….
| Sep 6, 2024 | Chrome launches developer trial for digital ID, credentials APIAn origin trial is beginning on Chrome to enable Android users to share digital IDs and selective requests of verifiable… |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Google to subpoena Clearview over Texas biometrics contractsGoogle is about to subpoena records from Clearview AI to show its business relationship with four Texas law enforcement agencies… |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Google Pay biometric authentication integrated into Checkout.com for digital paymentsAn announcement from Checkout.com says it has become the first digital payments provider to integrate Google Pay’s secure biometric authentication… |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Google settles over kids biometric data collection in schoolsGoogle and the parents of an Illinois girl who sued (H.K. et al. v. Google LLC) the tech giant in… |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Google Wallet plans for biometric authentication, broad ID document support revealedGoogle Wallets are expanding from payments and biometric ID documents like mobile driver’s licenses and passports to “Everything else.” An… |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Google introduces passkeys for users at high risk of cyberattacksGoogle users now have the option to use passkeys for account security in signing up for its Advanced Protection Program… |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Google Pixel 9 leak shows ultrasonic fingerprinting from Suprema and QualcommThe upcoming Google Pixel 9 series is expected to feature the 3D Sonic Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm,… |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Deepfake research is growing and so is investment in companies that fight itAI-generated content such as deepfakes is facing increasing scrutiny. Three new research resources – authored by search giant Google, identity… |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Google accuses Texas of double-standard in biometric data privacy lawsuitGoogle is trying to “investigate the investigator,” Texas says in a court filing opposed to the search giant’s deposition request… |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Android 15 integrates biometric security across the boardIn the latest Android 15 Beta 3 release, significant progress has been made in the area of biometric authentication. In… |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Germany names 5 more companies to prototype EUDI WalletLast week, Germany announced six companies that will receive funding to design prototypes for the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI)… |
| May 24, 2024 | Google Pay enhances online checkout with biometric options and expands BNPL featuresGoogle Pay has rolled out a biometric autofill option for users, one of three new features aimed at enhancing the… |
| May 3, 2024 | On World Password Day, the industry dreams of passkeysYesterday was World Password Day, which is fitting, as a new survey from the FIDO Alliance shows that passwords are… |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Apple to placate EU by opening developer access to NFC scanning, Face IDApple’s tap-and-go mobile payments system, ID scanning and biometric capabilities should be available to rivals soon, with a report from… |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Google’s BIPA extraterritoriality dismissal provides key lessonsBy David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Utilizing a successful extraterritoriality challenge, Google was recently able to… |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Plaintiffs failed to prove Google violated BIPAA biometric privacy lawsuit in the United States is on its last legs after a judge dismissed much of the… |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Biometric patent lawsuit against Google stays in TexasGoogle has lost its bid to move its biometrics patent fight with Proxense from Waco, Texas, to Northern California, the… |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Unforeseen algorithm problems give Google a Gemini migraineIf this is what AI is doing in its pre-school years, its teen years should be a scream. Google executives… |
| Feb 2, 2024 | LastPass FIDO2 certification, Privakey enterprise SSO boost passwordless accessLastPass has become the first password manager to achieve FIDO2 certification for its servers, while Privakey launches passwordless SSO for… |
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Google’s BIPA extraterritoriality dismissal provides key lessons
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Utilizing a successful extraterritoriality challenge, Google was recently able to…
| Biometrics will Challenge the Security and Privacy of Social Networking |
