Genetic privacy erodes as millions of DNA profiles are entered into US database
In May 2024, researchers at Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy & Technology released a sprawling report on how the Department…
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Regula releases more powerful forensic evidence, latent biometrics collection tool
An upgraded forensic evidence collection tool has been introduced by Regula to enable high-precision detection and documentation of evidence at…
Trump admin expands biometric and biographic data collection in immigration crackdown
The Trump administration’s latest immigration agenda is taking shape around an aggressive expansion of biometric and biographic data collection, signaling…
NZ police say they still can’t delete unlawful photos as extended deadline passes
Four years after New Zealand police were ordered to delete tens of thousands of unlawfully collected photographs, the law enforcement…
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…
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…
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