Big Data allows governments to spy on citizens with impunity
Governments in North America will increase their use of “Big Data” technologies to spy on their citizens. A recent report…
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Kenyan biometric voter enrolment nears 11 million voters, still behind target
The number of registered voters in Kenya is nearly 11 million, with only two days left before the deadline in…
Canada, U.S. ink biometric data sharing deal for visa applicants
Under a new treaty, Canada will soon begin sharing biometric information about visa applicants with the United States which could…
World Record Academy recognizes UAE biometric database as world’s biggest
The Untied Arab Emirates (UAE) has received official certification for having the world’s largest biometric database. Specifically, the Emirates Identity…
Fiji’s biometric voter registration surpasses half a million
More than half a million voters in Fiji have registered to vote in the upcoming 2014 elections, using a biometric…
Australia to introduce offshore biometrics collection for visa applicants in Cambodia
Australia will introduce a new biometric visa application for applicants coming from Cambodia, effective December 17, 2012. Part of the…
Palm Bay Police Department formally announces IntegenX partnership
Florida’s Palm Bay Police Department formally announced its partnership with IntegenX today at a press conference. “This is one of…
Public interest litigation in India challenges the legal basis of Unique Identity Authority
On November 30 the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the government, challenging the legal basis for the…
Biometric machines thwart duplicate voters in Ghana presidential election, cause massive delays
Ghanaians took to the polls December 7 to vote for the country’s newest president. This election marks the first in…
Ukraine biometric passport law comes into force today, UN refugee agency says it falls short
The law introducing the biometric passport system in Ukraine came into force in the country yesterday, though the United Nations…
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