Biometrics and digital ID negatively affect independent journalism in Uganda: study
A study by the African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) demonstrates that the implementation of biometric and digital identity (BDI)…
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US implements privacy framework for EU data exchange, final agreement expected mid-July
After months of cross-Atlantic negotiations, the U.S. announced it has fulfilled its commitments for implementing the EU-US Data Privacy Framework,…
With DNA comes a new level of security
By Corinna Schindler, Head of Verification at Veridos Biometric identification solutions have become firmly established in our everyday lives, whether…
Report finds data protection loopholes in Tanzania’s biometric SIM registration drive
Tanzania’s efforts in crime prevention, social protection and financial inclusion through digital identity are commendable but the government has to…
Keyless now ISO/IEC 27001 compliant, HID gets SOC 2 Type 2 certification
Biometric authentication firm Keyless Technologies has recently achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, a global standard for information security management. The…
Do-over for damages in $228M biometric data privacy suit, maybe not for the law itself
BNSF Railway will get a chance to alter the $228 million awarded in a judgement of class action damages granted…
Balkans see rise in cyberattacks as more systems use biometrics and digital ID: Report
The Balkans is experiencing a surge in cyberattacks against public and private organizations just as the region is embracing biometrics…
Identifying billions: white paper touts economic heft of digital ID
The convenience and practical security benefits of digital credentials are often listed among their top benefits. But a new white…
It has been a bumpy ride of late in biometrics privacy and products
It might be a slow start to summer for some business sectors in the U.S., but not for biometrics privacy….
Australia finds that its privacy laws apply to Clearview
In a decision that might have been overlooked by many (other than Clearview AI), Australian regulators have found that the…
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