Amendments to UK data protection bill could give more power over biometrics to police
The UK government is planning to introduce changes to its data protection laws giving counter-terrorism police more power over biometric…
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BIPA keeping courtrooms and lobbyists busy
A lobbying group widely considered a so-called Astroturf organization has posted its argument for ending the U.S. state of Illinois’…
Procivis One launches to provide decentralized digital identity to Swiss government
Orell Füssli, a Swiss digital documents printer and provider, has announced the launch of Procivis One, a decentralized digital ID…
The last thing they have: can biometric tech help the homeless, and will they trust it?
Homelessness is not a single problem, but a confluence of many social issues and challenges – not the least of…
Brazil’s data authority weighs in on facial recognition at stadiums
A technical note published by Brazil’s national data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), provides guidance…
Data-shielding and recordkeeping needed for US military biometric devices — report
An inspector general report evaluating U.S. Defense Department control of biometric data found room for improvement. Defense officials agreed to…
Biometric age estimation: Pinpointing the benefits and challenges
By Hal Lonas, Chief Technology Officer, Trulioo The expanding global digital economy and the convenience it provides have also led…
Trust Stamp wins D-seal denoting responsible biometric data use
Denmark’s D-seal has been awarded to Trust Stamp, the global firm providing AI-driven identity and facial biometrics tools to sectors…
Civil society teams up with Kenyan govt to champion digital ID sensitization efforts
Civil society groups in Kenya have, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), partnered with the government to set the template…
Privacy professionals compare how shifting data protection laws are addressed
In a world of endless biometric data, what can a data commissioner do? A virtual panel convened for the 2023…
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