Israeli agency unlawfully shared biometric data of citizens for 7 years, report reveals
A report authored by Roy Friedman, head of the Biometrics Applications Unit of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, has disclosed that…
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Biometric data privacy allegations are getting intense. Just ask White Castle and Amazon
Two new proposed take-downs of the most prominent state-level biometric privacy law in the United States have been launched. The…
New guidelines for calculating GDPR fines in the EU for data privacy violations
As the fines for data privacy violations mount, some clarity into how they are levied is being introduced. Enforceable since…
Inspector General sees big things for US Post Office’s ID verification capabilities
Could the U.S. Postal Service, the federal government’s most trusted agency, become the nation’s ID verifier of choice? An inspector…
Researcher explores Clearview facial recognition, GDPR allegations and enforcement
The collection of biometric data from public images by Clearview AI violates European data protection law, but there is little privacy…
Singapore data protection agency outlines responsible biometric security uses
The Singaporean Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has published a guideline for the responsible use of biometric data in security applications…
Concerns raised as Uganda plans DNA upgrade for biometric ID cards
Uganda’s next digital national ID card will add DNA biometrics to improve identity verification for service delivery, according to Kenyan…
Athletes data privacy concerns raise question of what counts as biometrics
Professional athletes have launched an initiative called Project Red Card to protect the privacy of their sports performance data, which…
US government seeks Smart ePants contractors for sensor-woven clothing
Defense Department officials are moving ahead in their search for sensor-studded, electric clothing fit for military service members. The Smart…
Meta temporarily cuts photo filters to sidestep biometric data privacy lawsuits
Meta executives have shut off some avatars and filters for their Texas and Illinois subscribers. Both states have laws restricting…
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