Shanghai cracks down on facial recognition use by businesses
City authorities in China are seeing the first results of its crackdown on the misuse of facial recognition systems by…
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Signzy investigating KYC customer data breach
A malware attack against Signzy has led to the appearance of alleged customer data from at least two of the…
Nigeria preaches robust data protection measures as digital ID issuance hits 115M
With the number of persons obtaining the National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria rapidly growing, the need for vigorous data…
Do robots have the right to remain silent? Ask Miranda
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner You do not have to say anything. The inexhaustible appeal…
EU projects explain how to create ethical AI at the border
The European Union’s AI Act will have wide-reaching effects across various industries. One of the areas where AI use will…
FTC cracks down on two data brokers for sale of sensitive location data
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tuesday filed a complaint and proposed Decision and Order against two Virginia-based data brokers…
Govt should collaborate with private sector on DUA Bill: Experts
The UK is debating its new Data (Use and Access) Bill, a legislation that is supposed to pave the way…
Securing privacy and civil liberties in the age of cybersecurity reform
A new report that outlines a roadmap to fortify the United States’ defenses against cyber threats also highlights the delicate…
Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis’ personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…
South Korea plans pilot for mobile ID next month
A trial for the issuance of the mobile version of resident registration cards in South Korea is set to begin…
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