Biometrics Institute publishes questions for organizations to ask for responsible use
The Biometrics Institute has published a set of five questions for organizations to ask in order to ensure the responsible…
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SITA calls for stakeholders to create biometric data sharing framework
SITA has called for secure biometric data sharing between stakeholders to enable air travel passenger experiences to be optimized, according…
Scotland proposes Biometric Data Bill to establish new commissioner and law enforcement regulations
The Scottish Government has called for the appointment of a biometrics commissioner for the country and included a plan to…
EyeLock patent brings biometric authentication to the network level
The U.S. Patent Office has issued U.S. Patent: No. US 100,009,178 B2 to EyeLock, adding to the company’s comprehensive IP…
U.S. officials weigh introducing biometric exit data rules for partners
Federal officials are considering writing protections for the biometric data of travelers into the rules of the biometric exit program,…
BIPA lawsuit against United quashed and new suits filed as harm criteria is clarified
A potential class action suit filed by a former employee of United Airlines under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)…
Close to 20 million Aadhaar records could have mixed biometrics
Between 1 and 1.5 percent of all Aadhaar enrollments over the past seven years, or between 13 and 19 million,…
Critics charge Scottish Biometrics Commissioner will lack scope, enforcement power
Public interest advocates have criticized the Scottish government’s plans to create a Biometrics Commissioner, saying the position would hold less…
BIO-key awarded US patent for utilization of biometric data
BIO-key announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company Patent 10,002,244 for the Utilization of Biometric…
European Council receives mandate to develop framework for biometric data interoperability
The Permanent Representatives Committee of the European Council has endorsed a mandate for talks on two regulations to provide a…
