One third of recommendations made by GAO to OPM regarding PII, biometrics data security still not fixed
The federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – which collects and maintains biometric and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII) on…
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SPS develops anti-skimming feature for dual interface payment cards
Smart Packaging Solutions (SPS) has introduced a technology to prevent data skimming from dual interface payment cards and reassure hesitant…
Illinois Supreme Court Justices sceptical of defendant position on harm in biometric privacy suit
At least three of seven Illinois Supreme Court justices appear to be sceptical of the position expressed in oral arguments…
Illinois Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in key biometric data privacy suit
Illinois’ Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case which could set the precedent for whether technical violations of…
CBP’s biometric traveler verification service is working, but privacy, implementation issues remain
“Perhaps the most challenging aspect to deploying a nationwide biometric entry/exit system is the myriad differences in logistics and locations…
Many biometric class action lawsuits could depend on Illinois Supreme Court harm ruling
There are approximately 100 class actions alleging violations under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) that could be significantly affected…
Biometrics Institute and IOM webinar highlights responsible use of biometrics
Earlier this week the Biometrics Institute and UN Migration Agency IOM delivered a joint webinar titled “Understanding Biometrics: Good-practices for…
Iris biometrics-protected USB flash drive blows past Kickstarter goal in 2 days
Days after its launch, eyeDisk has surpassed the $10,000 goal of the Kickstarter campaign for its USB flash drive secured…
DHS-wide biometrics programs, issues, detailed in data mining report to Congress
The comprehensive, legally mandated new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office’s Data Mining Report to Congress provides detailed updates…
Illinois Supreme Court ruling to clarify legal harm of biometric collection procedure violations
A suit against Six Flags Entertainment Corp. for violating the consent requirements of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is…
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