BIPA defendants and their biometrics providers protected by common interest (sometimes)
A judge in the Northern District of Illinois has denied a motion from a plaintiff under the state’s Biometric Information…
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China’s biometric data protection push prompts hospitality industry changes
China’s hotel industry is backing off from facial recognition “overuse” as the country’s authorities put more emphasis on protecting biometric…
French data regulator sees 35% more privacy complaints
The European Union’s AI Act, age verification and keeping biometrics out of surveillance during the Paris Olympics were among the…
Privacy tools follow passwordless trend in auto industry
More cars are collecting data on drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other motorists, making them smarter but also prone to cybersecurity…
Age assurance may do a lot of things, some unintended, report argues
Age assurance technology is becoming a hot topic, prompting observers to weigh in on its effectiveness and potential challenges. The…
Privacy assurance before biometrics capture: Worldcoin tries a new approach in Malaysia
Executives with Worldcoin and its parent organization recently met with Malaysian government officials, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in an…
Data privacy guarantees can prompt digital ID adoption in laggard countries
A new report suggests that regulatory and governance frameworks that prioritize data privacy can trigger more adoption of eID in…
Digi Yatra sidelines legacy facial recognition app maker amid data breach rumors
India’s airport facial recognition program Digi Yatra is courting controversy again after an app update and accusations that passengers’ personal…
UN says law enforcement should not use biometrics to surveil protestors
Law enforcement agencies should not use biometric technology to categorize, profile or remotely identify individuals during protests, the United Nations…
As national U.S. data privacy law becomes more likely, critics emerge to point out flaws
The push for comprehensive privacy legislation in the U.S. is gaining momentum, as the proposed American Privacy Rights Act 2024…
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