New state biometric privacy laws highlight the role of insurance
By Peter Halprin and Tae Andrews, attorneys with Pasich LLP While July 1st will be the beginning of summer vacation…
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Biometrics and digital ID negatively affect independent journalism in Uganda: study
A study by the African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) demonstrates that the implementation of biometric and digital identity (BDI)…
US implements privacy framework for EU data exchange, final agreement expected mid-July
After months of cross-Atlantic negotiations, the U.S. announced it has fulfilled its commitments for implementing the EU-US Data Privacy Framework,…
Property-access fight in NYC draws a biometric privacy lawsuit
A proposed class action has been filed against Madison Square Garden Entertainment alleging the company is violating New York City’s…
Anti-porn age verification for minors in UK and US attracts data protection criticism
The UK’s Online Safety Bill, is now set to force all platforms hosting pornographic material operating in the UK to…
Balkans see rise in cyberattacks as more systems use biometrics and digital ID: Report
The Balkans is experiencing a surge in cyberattacks against public and private organizations just as the region is embracing biometrics…
Even accurate and unbiased facial recognition brings privacy, cost harms, groups say
Demands to halt facial recognition use in Canada, at least pending further study and legislation, are not being met, or…
PixLab and FaceIO update privacy policy for face biometrics, age verification
U.S.-based computer vision company PixLab and its face biometrics brand FaceIO have updated their privacy policy and terms of service…
G7 data protection authorities endorse 3-pillar plan, nod to privacy-enhancing tech
The G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities (DPAs) have endorsed a plan based on three pillars resulting from a roundtable…
DHS S&T earmarks $1.7M to build W3C standards into digital wallets
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is making $1.7 million available for participants in contracts to develop and adapt digital…
