More than consent needed for legal biometric data use: Spanish regulator
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published a guide outlining how biometric data should be used for access control,…
GDPR
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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…
Privacy group challenges Ryanair’s use of facial recognition
Digital rights group NOYB has filed a complaint against Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers. The complaint alleges that…
PixLab and FaceIO update privacy policy for face biometrics, age verification
U.S.-based computer vision company PixLab and its face biometrics brand FaceIO have updated their privacy policy and terms of service…
GDPR 5 years on: Spain, Ireland lead in issuing fines; Meta hit hardest
Five years ago – May 12, 2018, in fact – the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Commission fined a domestic bank…
Clearview has a regulatory friend in Austria but a cold shoulder for France
On the same day this week came separate reports regarding European governments finding fault with Clearview AI operations. The regulators’…
Spain fines Mobile World Congress 200,000 euros for facial recognition use
One of the largest technology fairs in the world is facing a fine for using remote biometric tech in violation…
Digital identity company Intellicheck eyes Europe after ensuring GDPR compliance
U.S. digital identity company Intellicheck announced it has opened its path to the European market after determining its technology meets…
Navigating compliance requirements for biometric data collection: A guide for businesses
By Eva Kozar, Senior Account Executive, SEON Businesses that collect biometric data must adhere to various compliance requirements, with laws…
‘New and improved’ UK GDPR to save £4.7B over ten years, ensure data adequacy
When the UK left the European Union, if effectively copy pasted the GDPR to create the near identical UK GDPR….
