Czech data protection authorities question police use of facial recognition
Police use of facial recognition technology has come under the scrutiny of data protection authorities in another country, this time…
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Pakistan expands project for biometric identification of unidentified bodies and patients
After delays, the caretaker government in Punjab has collaborated with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the healthcare…
US Homeland Security is using Clearview AI to crack pedophile cold cases
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been using Clearview AI’s facial recognition tool to try and solve thousands…
Missing persons NGO alliance kicks off global facial recognition initiative
A new alliance of non-profit organizations dedicated to finding missing persons is planning an innovative use of facial recognition to…
Macau tests iris recognition at border crossings
China’s gambling enclave Macau has started its second test phase for iris recognition at border crossings. After installing 500 iris…
Biometrics’ increasing power and accuracy on full display across several sectors
The future of biometrics, or at least several possible paths for the technology, are seen in the top stories of…
Big revenue increases and a public placement for SuperCom
Revenue for SuperCom, the government-focused biometric identification and authentication firm, grew smartly in both the second quarter and first half….
Bermuda adds live facial recognition to CCTV network
Bermuda is planning a $4 million project to upgrade its CCTV network, equipping it with facial and license-plate recognition algorithms….
Bar for UK crimes prosecuted with live facial recognition could get much lower
Pledges by the UK government that its use of biometric data in law enforcement would be limited to, for example,…
Facewatch caught in more controversy after closed-door meeting with UK Home Office
Biometric security company Facewatch, which has been facing backlash for deploying facial recognition surveillance in retail stores across the UK,…
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