Russian Orthodox Church warns against mandatory biometric data collection
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has called upon the State Duma speaker to prevent the discrimination of people…
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Balancing act for biometric privacy and security in Australian schools and elsewhere
Outdated privacy laws are exposing Australian residents to improper collection and use of biometric data, claims University of Sydney Law…
Asia Pacific privacy conference covers biometric data collection, voice ID case
Privacy authorities from the Asia-Pacific region discussed privacy rights, biometric data collection, artificial intelligence, and other cross-border security issues at…
US Air Force testing satellite network broadcasting biometric signals
Because lack of information is more dangerous than an enemy’s capabilities, a pair of vendors say they have developed a…
Facebook celebrates an easy BIPA win; two other cases get jostled
What a tangled web we weave when we first practice to deceive; moreso when we first file biometric information privacy…
US renews warning about Chinese biometric technology for a world audience
In December 2020, the U.S. Homeland Security Department warned that buying biometric systems from China is “a grave threat.” Almost…
Covid response tech leaves Indians more exposed to data collection: briefing
India’s e-governance has gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic and mobile phone cash transfer via the country’s biometric Aadhaar has…
Think tank calls for privacy safeguards on use of facial recognition systems in India
Indian government think tank NITI Aayog (National Institute for Transforming India) is pushing for clarity on safeguards to protect personal…
Texas sues Google alleging biometric data collected without consent
Google is facing a lawsuit over alleged biometric data privacy violations from the State of Texas, after Attorney general Ken…
Biometric data collection for advertising personalization comes under scrutiny
Advertisers in the UK want to analyze pedestrians’ biometrics, alongside GPS location, gender and age demographics, to create tailored advertiser…
