Digital rights groups urge EU to implement AI Act according to schedule
A group of 31 digital rights organizations have urged the European Commission to ensure that the AI Act is implemented…
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UK border control operators are ready for EES: Eurotunnel CEO
Operators of UK border controls on cross-Channel routes to the EU, including Eurotunnel, the Port of Dover and Eurostar, have…
Philippines deploying facial recognition to identify anti-corruption protesters
The eGovPH platform has not experienced a data breach, says a Philippines official department. In response to claims that more…
Uganda to tighten biometric ID database security after data breach claims
The National Database and Registration Authority (NIRA) of Uganda is pledging to strengthen privacy and security measures around the country’s…
Gait, body structure biometrics accepted as court evidence in EU murder case
Gait recognition has reached a significant milestone as a forensic identification method with the recognition of the biometric modality as…
Denmark mandates facial recognition to keep violent fans out of football stadiums
The Danish government has announced the implementation of legislative reforms which will include the mandatory deployment of facial recognition systems…
Mexican state selects SAFR live facial recognition to ID missing persons, suspects
A pilot of live facial recognition has begun in the Mexican state of Michoacán using technology from SAFR to identify…
Senators call on ICE to halt use of facial recognition as surveillance powers grow
Senators Edward Markey, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley – all Democrats – have issued a pointed demand to U.S. Immigration…
SIC Biometrics launches multimodal mobile booking station for field operations
SIC Biometrics has expanded its product line with the launch of a mobile biometric booking station for enrollment, identity verification,…
ICE awards Clearview AI $9.2M facial recognition contract
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) investigative arm has significantly expanded its reliance on controversial facial recognition technology, awarding a…
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