Suprema, Strata Identity, Gunnebo gain security certifications
Recent certifications for Suprema, Strata Identity, Gunnebo and ISS reflect the broader industry trend towards stringent information security measures, ensuring…
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Legal reforms adapted to tech changes, data safeguards vital for expanding digital ID reach
One plenary at the 2024 ID4Africa AGM in Cape Town, South Africa, explored how legal reforms which are adapted to…
Privacy advocates push back against Meta’s data usage for AI development
Meta has notified millions of European users about upcoming changes to its privacy policy, set to take effect on June…
Decentralized biometric system proposed for privacy in ICRC aid distribution
Wouter Lueks, faculty member at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany explained a proposed system for digital…
NIST adds flexibility, digital format to security requirements for federal contractors
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has updated its guidance for how businesses working with the federal government…
Lax security, procurement alleged behind Indian police facial recognition app breach
A biometric data breach from a police system in Telangana, India that may have exposed the facial images of an…
Colorado HB 1130: The nation’s first-of-its-kind hybrid biometrics law
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney On May 31, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into…
Data protection laws in Southern Africa big win for digital rights: Report
A report on the state of digital rights in Southern Africa has praised efforts by countries in the region to…
Worldcoin calls truce with AEPD ahead of GDPR compliance decision expected in July
Worldcoin has committed to keeping its biometric enrollment activities in Spain on hold “in a legally binding manner,” pending the…
Anonybit releases update to Decentralized Data Vault product
Anonybit, which provides biometric authentication based on a decentralized framework, has announced an upgrade to its Decentralized Data Vault product,…
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