Trump’s revival of WWII era alien registration law sparks privacy, legal battles
The Trump administration’s unexpected reactivation of a forgotten wartime law requiring noncitizens to register with the U.S. government and carry…
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DSP challenges Irish data regulator’s fine, says processing face biometrics is legal
It’s knuckles up for Ireland’s Department of Social Protection (DSP), which is challenging a ruling by the Data Protection Commission…
World announces expansion in Thailand as Indonesia blocks its services
World has announced it will expand its services in Thailand thanks to strategic partnerships with a total of 11 local…
Irish govt fined €550k over biometric data compliance, ordered to address deficiencies
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded a long-running investigation into the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and found the…
ISO standard for consent management finished, made available for free
The International Standards Organization has published a standard for obtaining and recording consent, as is necessary to legally use people’s…
Obtaining consent to collect facial recognition data ‘impractical,’ says Bunnings
One of Australia’s most high profile court cases over facial recognition in retail continues to see volleys exchanged between the…
DHS invites comments on new biometric sensor performance studies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection initiative that is aimed…
Regulator presses TFH for details on World biometric data collection in Indonesia
Indonesia government officials are exploring the potential misuse of biometric data and may require the deletion of 500,000 iris data…
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner seeks feedback for Privacy Amendment Bill
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner is opening up to public consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (IPP3A) draft guidance. While the…
Unexplained USCIS requests suggest DHS using AI to flag visa applicants
In an unexpected and deeply concerning move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing Requests for Evidence…
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