Cambridge moves forward with biometric facial recognition ban as police refine uses
The city council of Cambridge, Massachusetts has approved a bill prohibiting the use of biometric facial recognition by local government…
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This week in biometrics and identification technology
Aviation security featured prominently among the headlines in the biometrics industry this week, with new pilots rolling out at airports…
U.S. advocacy group launches campaign for national ban on government facial recognition use
Fight for the Future has launched a national campaign to call for a ban on the use of biometric facial…
Opportunities and risks of biometrics and digital identity in focus on day 2 of ID4Africa 2019
The second day of ID4Africa 2019 featured 16 informational tracks delving into a range of issues related to this year’s…
NY Police Chief argues facial recognition improves safety without infringing rights
Policing has changed a significantly over the past few decades, and biometric facial recognition has become a highly valuable tool…
Survey shows biometrics not trusted or understood by majority of consumers
A majority of consumers believe that switching from passwords to biometrics will expose them to identity fraud, according to a…
San Francisco passes ban on police and city use of public facial biometrics
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors approved a ban on public biometric facial recognition use by police and other city departments…
Oakland considers banning public facial recognition use as San Francisco police amendments accepted
Oakland may not be far behind San Francisco in banning facial biometrics use by city departments, GovTech reports. The Oakland…
Facial biometric security systems deployed to Brazil stadiums hosting Copa America soccer games
All six stadiums hosting matches in the upcoming Copa America soccer tournament in Brazil will be equipped with biometric facial…
Aadhaar biometrics approved for voluntary use by banks and telecoms
Aadhaar has been approved for use by financial institutions and telecoms to verify customer identity for KYC checks, after an…
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