South Korea’s digital identity blockchain prepares to add new credentials, go international
South Korea’s blockchain-based national mobile digital identity system is not due to be fully operational until 2024, but it is…
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Amazon told to stay put in court; Microsoft might escape BIPA case
There is greater clarity today regarding a key provision of the state of Illinois’ biometric privacy law, landmark legislation in…
India keeps lid on amount of data collected for voting
Voters in India wanting biometric data privacy are getting some cover. Government officials have issued statements addressing concerns of some…
Mitek’s second shot at avoiding BIPA class action rejected
Enterprise ID verifier Mitek is running out of exits before it approaches the Biometric Information Protection Act toll plaza. A…
Data collection during COVID-19 normalized surveillance, says civil liberties organization
The COVID-19 pandemic spread more than just viral infection, with trends in surveillance presenting new concerns about personal data risk…
Stalking-horse report on facial recognition in Indian airports draws arrows
A report out of India about responsible AI has been quickly criticized for being incomplete. The 74-page report in question,…
New Zealand Commissioner considers establishing biometrics code of practice
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has announced he is considering the creation of a code of practice for biometrics….
Kenyan Telco urged to delete biometric data collected for SIM registration
Global human rights watchdog Access Now has called on a mobile telecommunications company in Kenya, Safaricom, to delete all face…
Face biometrics coming to vehicles will allow keyless access and more
You could soon lose your car keys — for good. Genesis Motor Europe and an Oshawa, Canada tech startup are…
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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