Face biometrics legal landscape shifting with restrictions in China, police guidance in UK
Tianjin, a city of more than 12 million in Northern China, has passed a set of new local rules largely…
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New regulations will help facial recognition but hard work remains, UK Commissioner says
“Sunny uplands” are ahead for the facial recognition industry, but biometrics providers and integrators will have to be mindful of…
Live biometric facial recognition use by South Wales Police ruled unlawful by appeals court
The use of facial biometrics for automatic public identification by South Wales Police has been declared unlawful by the UK…
UK’s CCTV commissioner pleads for AI, biometric ethical legal guidance
Standard CCTV surveillance cameras in the U.K. now come equipped with facial recognition technology, implementation which has raised a number…
AI policy advisor says facial recognition bans could spread to states and federal government
The trend of bans on biometric facial recognition in U.S. cities will soon spread to states, and from there to…
UK Information Commissioner investigates automatic facial recognition use and issues warning
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating automatic facial recognition and warning that businesses must demonstrate the biometric technology’s…
Brexit drama blocking public and political debate on facial recognition surveillance by UK police
Fans entering an upcoming Six Nations rugby championship match between Wales and Ireland will be scanned against a wanted list…
UK national surveillance camera strategy updated to address human rights, data and technology
UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter has updated the national surveillance camera strategy for England and Wales with a strategy…
Biometrics Institute Congress 2018 details unveiled
More than 250 biometrics industry stakeholders are expected to participate in the annual Biometrics Institute Congress in London from October…
NPR explores U.S. law enforcement interest in real-time facial recognition
With improvements in facial recognition technology delivering the promise of real-time identification, and a lack of legislative guidance on its…
