Biometrics developers among tech companies criticized for business in risky regions
For surveillance technology, the Middle East and North Africa region is a veritable wild west that is badly in need…
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Another AI security company creates an ethics policy for code development and use
Physical and digital security vendor Prosegur Security says it is getting serious about responsible AI, creating a responsible AI policy…
Princeton Identity offers advice for biometric upgrades to commercial real estate
Biometric identity solutions can be part of a premium experience for commercial property tenants and their visitors, according to Princeton…
Biometrics Institute members say linked databases threaten public trust
The main public concern around biometrics is that linked databases could lead to mass surveillance, more than 70 percent of…
Talk about digital ID by talking about services: ID4Africa 2022 workshop findings
“Word of mouth spreads faster than our official communications,” said Henock Ali of Ethiopia’s National ID Program during the feedback…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner welcomes Ryder Review, could oversee prisons
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr. Brian Plastow says he welcomes the publication of an independent review into biometric data and…
Women in Identity doubles membership, expands board of directors
Non-profit Women in Identity (WiD) announced a new milestone in its journey towards a more inclusive digital identity ecosystem. The…
Problems with audits for bias in AI systems highlighted in research paper
Sasha Costanza-Chock, co-author of a research paper which looks into algorithmic audits, says there are many areas that require improvement…
Ryder Review calls for biometrics regulation through new, comprehensive legislation
Legislation is urgently needed to govern the use of biometrics, according to the widely-anticipated ‘Ryder Review’ from the Ada Lovelace…
Simprints partnership brings data security expertise to virtual CISO service for nonprofits
Nonprofit organization NetHope has entered a new partnership with biometrics nonprofit Simprints to provide resources for humanitarian, development and conservation…
