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Biometric Update regularly authors articles related to the term "data protection." The following set of links is available to assist you with finding biometrics news about "data protection" and other relevant terms. Additional topics may be explored by reviewing our entire Biometrics Topics list.

 

Face biometric authentication for social welfare approved by Morocco’s data protection authority

The  CNDP, Morocco’s personal data protection commission, has approved the use of biometric authentication systems, specifically facial recognition technology, by…

 

U.S. district court gets Clearview AI’s attention; biometrics firm decries latest legal setback

The fight over biometric face-scraping and -selling is building like a professional wrestling story line, and, at least to some,…

 

Plans for digital IDs need to focus on what isn’t yet known

A proposed five-point plan for making digital identities — and anticipated follow-on societal benefits — succeeds where so many similar…

 

China creates privacy codes with biometric data protections, but is it just for show?

China’s first civil code — ever — is scheduled to go live January 1. It will pay particular attention to…

 

Judge rejects Clearview AI’s motion to move or dismiss biometric privacy suits, consolidates complaints

Bids by Clearview AI to dismiss or relocate a biometric privacy suit from federal court have been rejected, with U.S. District…

 

5 reasons why biometric face scanning in schools should be banned — researchers

Research from the University of Michigan unequivocally finds that biometric facial recognition in classrooms should be banned. A study conducted…

 

Growing clarity in Illinois’ biometric privacy law shows possible defenses for third-party vendors

Suits brought under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) against biometrics providers as third party vendors face hurdles which have…

 

Live biometric facial recognition use by South Wales Police ruled unlawful by appeals court

The use of facial biometrics for automatic public identification by South Wales Police has been declared unlawful by the UK…

 

IBIA and Open Technology Institute respond to commercial biometrics limitations of proposed privacy act

International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) Executive Director Tovah LaDier is not thrilled with the National Biometric Information Privacy Act (NBIPA)…

 

Cybersecurity legislation critical for Macao’s smart city biometrics plans, Deloitte says

Cybersecurity legislation is mandatory for Macau’s further development of its Smart City projects with biometric facial recognition, and their inclusion…

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