Russia investigates claims of biometric data leak
The Russian Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) are investigating claims of…
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Netherlands’ face biometrics database for non-EU individuals comes under scrutiny
Privacy advocates in the Netherlands have criticized the use of a biometric database by the police containing the faces of…
Australia awards Fujitsu $26M contract for ID matching, considers face biometrics database
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has awarded Fujitsu Australia an AU$37.6 million (roughly US$26.2 million) contract to handle the…
This is how much the US Congress is upset with fed biometrics project
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s fiscal 2023 budget is finally in ink as is Congress’ disdain for the agency’s…
Israel defense criticized over 26-year-old privacy protocols for biometric data
The state comptroller of Israel has claimed the country’s defense forces are vulnerable to identity theft targeting biometric information. Writing…
Pangea signs $70M biometric contract with Congo
Israeli firm Pangea has been awarded a government contract by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) worth more than $70…
Clearview facial recognition used to exonerate suspect on trial over traffic fatality
In what its CEO calls a move to “balance the scales of justice,” facial recognition company Clearview AI gave defense…
Nigeria reaches 90M digital ID registrations as database capacity issue looms
Nigeria officials say they have so far been able to register the biometrics of almost 90 million citizens for National…
Lawmaker suggests Philippine biometrics project held up by former contractor
A biometrics contract Dermalog is carrying out in the Philippines is under fire from Land Transportation Office Chief Teofilo Guadiz,…
Russia pushing Unified Biometric System to enter secure facilities
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is preparing a bill proposing the use of the country’s Unified Biometric System for…
