New AI and biometrics strategy launched by UK ICO
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a new AI and biometrics strategy to support further innovation while protecting the…
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Manchester police reprimanded for poor data handling after losing CCTV footage
A reprimand has been issued to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) over what the UK Information Commissioner’s Office calls “serious shortcomings…
Canadian lawmakers consider age verification, estimation for online porn access
Legislation to restrict youth access to pornography with age checks has returned to the floor of Canada’s parliament. Bill S-209…
Meta cleared to fight ‘celeb-bait’ ads with facial recognition in South Korea
Meta has received a green light from South Korean regulators to introduce a facial recognition service that will block ads…
Suprema, Clearview pass data security audits, certifications renewed
Suprema has successfully renewed both ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 certifications. Established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and…
Regula makes privacy compliance easier for border control, law enforcement
Regula has rolled out a feature that allows for greater privacy protection. The personal data masking functionality has been extended…
Sentinel AI data privacy platform from Sutherland gets U.S. patent
Sutherland has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its Sutherland Sentinel AI data…
‘Digital identity is critical national infrastructure’: ID4Africa 2025
World Bank and European Commission Technical Consultant Adam Cooper examined the global landscape of digital identity adoption, noting that he…
Biometrics, age-appropriate design on the mind of UK Information Commissioner
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards is on a bit of a speaking tour, having recently addressed Privacy New Zealand –…
NDPC urges Africa-wide data protection, signs MoU with Somalia and launches privacy academy
It’s a busy month for Nigeria and African data protection officials as Nigeria’s capital Abuja hosted an annual conference, which…
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