NEC to lead major upgrade to New Zealand’s biometric capabilities
A massive upgrade of New Zealand’s biometric capabilities with an estimated cost of $35 million (1US$20.7M) did not require Cabinet…
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Israel to collect biometrics of visiting foreign nationals
Identification of foreign nationals is becoming important to prevent identity fraud, where. The Knesset Plenum in Israel has passed a…
Idemia forensic software extracts human faces, tattoos for investigative leads
Even when a facial recognition system is integrated within a state or federal investigative agency, human intervention is necessary. In…
Southampton extends use of Reveal live facial recognition bodycams by bouncers
Southampton Business Crime Partnership (SBCP), managed by GO! Southampton, has received additional funding for live facial recognition technology on body-worn…
San Francisco police hit with lawsuit over facial recognition use
In 2019, San Francisco became the first city in the U.S. to ban facial recognition technology, forcing the police and…
3 East Asian countries expand biometric border systems
Myanmar junta’s new smart card is trapping migrant workers inside the country and fueling a black market. Indonesia and Malaysia…
EES launch postponed to November, EU’s biometric border app may still not be ready
A smartphone app designed to streamline queues for the EU’s upcoming border checks will not be available in time for…
Recfaces argues biometric data privacy rule carries Olympics security risk
RecFaces is calling for facial recognition technology (FRT) to be used as a key security measure to protect critical infrastructure…
London district calls on police to stop live facial recognition use
A London district known for its Victorian architecture and the home stadium of Arsenal Football Club has called for the…
EU publishes rollout schedule for AI Act
The European Union has published the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act, outlining the most important deadlines for complying…
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