Draft EU rules would keep remote biometric identification under government thumb
The European Union appears ready to pick a side when it comes to using AI for mass surveillance and social…
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Role of biometrics in healthcare highlighted by Idemia in Panacea seminar
A seminar organized by Horizon 2020 research and innovation project Panacea took place last week, highlighting the role of biometrics…
Idemia argues for modular airport biometrics approach to meet EU border rules
Idemia has published a position paper detailing five key recommendations for Europe’s planned biometric Entry Exit System (EES) in order…
EU expresses ‘critical concerns’ with parliament’s biometric register
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has expressed critical concerns earlier this week about the European Parliament’s plans to install…
Global Counsel associate explores future of digital identity solutions in Europe
This year could be the one in which digital identity “finally takes off,” according to Global Counsel (GC) associate Megan…
Smart city biometrics and event detection launch in Poznan, Poland to enhance public safety
Polish company Inwebit has designed a Smart Security Platform (SSP) which is promising to revolutionize public safety in smart cities,…
Health passes shake up digital identity landscape as Walmart chooses Clear biometrics
Digital credentials being advanced for proof of COVID-19 testing or vaccination are continuing to spark concern, but also moving rapidly…
EU cybersecurity agency issues biometrics, remote identity proofing guidance for eIDAS compliance
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has published a set of five technical guidance documents to recommend best practices…
Border biometrics strategies planned through EU consultation, Australia RFI
Government border agency consultations in the EU and Australia are looking into new biometric technologies to replace their respective legacy…
Privacy advocates push for strict biometric surveillance regulation in appeals to White House, EU
Privacy advocates on both sides of the Atlantic are telling their governments that they do not trust officials to use…
