Examining the legal landscape for companies using biometrics in the United States
The use of biometric technology in everyday life has increased dramatically over the last few years. As a result, private…
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Aussies look into TikTok, Weibo and WeChat over data privacy concerns
The Australian federal government is expected to investigate Chinese social media platforms including TikTok, Weibo and WeChat, looking for evidence…
Is the Facebook biometric data privacy lawsuit in Illinois going to trial after all?
That $550 million that Facebook Inc. agreed to pay in January to settle claims that it violated its Illinois members’…
Biometrics risks for humanitarian systems considered in Caribou Digital and DAI report
Humanitarian system donors and implementers must be careful with the biometric systems they use to the extent of considering their…
Trust Stamp executive argues biometrics need consistent definitions and standards to flourish
Legislators face an urgent challenge to regulate biometrics in a way that both protects privacy and promotes growth, but consistent…
Facial biometrics training dataset leads to BIPA lawsuits against Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft
Despite being conceived of as a way to make biometric facial recognition more equitable, IBM’s Diversity in Faces is continuing…
Biometrics enable researchers to identify individuals from exposed video conference data
Israeli researchers from Ben Gurion University of the Negev warn that third-parties can easily infiltrate video conference meetings and can…
South African institute warns against biometrics outstripping laws as SIA launches ethical principles
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria, South Africa writes that in their rush to deploy facial recognition and…
U.S. government acts against TikTok, as accusations of face and behavioral biometrics collection levelled
Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is now under the microscope of the Trump administration and facing a ban due to security…
Smart Cities get real: biometric capable tech helps regulate borders, save first responders
Smart City projects are gaining momentum as biometric tech comes to the fore in the battle against COVID-19, but one…
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