Fingerprint biometrics still a solid tool for police – despite persistent myths
A lengthy research paper looking at myths about fingerprint evidence likely surprises even many evidence experts who think the biometric…
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South Korean face biometrics data-sharing scandal gets worse
The South Korean Ministry of Justice is providing millions of illegally-acquired facial images to private companies to enable them to…
Portuguese lawmakers try to unshackle biometric mass surveillance; alarms ring
A proposed Portuguese law expanding the allowable uses of biometric video surveillance by law enforcement is being strongly attacked as…
Public surveillance biometrics in Europe could be crushed between the EDPS and AI Act
The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) held an ‘Artificial Intelligence Act Workshop’ to inform members about the impact the proposed…
Facial recognition cameras make smart city areas feel safer in Israel and Mexico
Facial recognition cameras powered by Oosto software are being used to increase the safety of the Gindi TLV complex in…
The rise of ethical facial recognition
Facial recognition offers tremendous benefits to businesses and society when used effectively and responsibly. It’s a convenient way to unlock…
No facial recognition for South Australia Police on planned CCTV network until law updated
Adelaide City Council passed a motion aimed at preventing South Australia Police (SAPOL) from using facial recognition via a CCTV…
Trust in biometrics sought with AI Act, government programs and ethical facial recognition
Biometrics adoption is being encouraged in the public sector for digital ID and online government applications, as it continues to…
Take the shine and target off face biometrics, say researchers
Of the uncounted words, both alarmed and alarming, devoted to law enforcement’s use of facial recognition, there is one sentence…
Emergency response biometrics: HID Global fingerprint reader, ERinfo face tool launched
HID Global has released a new plug and play fingerprint biometrics reader for law enforcement while ERinfo has devised a…
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