IOM releases Digital Identity Toolkit for policymakers, practitioners
The International Organization for Migration has released the IOM Digital Identity Toolkit so that decision-makers and policymakers have a better…
human rights
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Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua face lawsuit for role in Uyghur biometric surveillance
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) – an international organization defending the interest of Uyghur people in and out of China…
Rights concerns trigger facial recognition reviews in Paraguay, Balkans and Hungary
Facial recognition is being used more around the world but with this increased usage comes concerns over issues such as…
Comments wanted on study detailing rights impact of AI adoption in Africa
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR), an agency of the African Union (AU), has called for inputs…
Rights groups urge priority to human rights in AI Act implementation
A group of more than 20 civil rights organizations has signed a letter urging the European Commission to prioritize human…
Foundational identity: A fundamental human right
For one to have a house standing strong, one needs to have laid a solid foundation for it. The same…
Kuwait allays human rights fears linked to compulsory biometric fingerprinting
Kuwaiti authorities have assured that an ongoing exercise to capture the fingerprint biometrics of nationals and expatriates in the country…
Trust, privacy, human rights fundamental for DPI
Advocacy on the importance of digital trust, data privacy and human rights considerations in the design and development of digital…
Human rights groups want tighter US export controls for facial recognition
Human rights organizations are expressing support for the U.S. government’s plans to introduce new export controls on facial recognition systems…
Legal identity and why it matters
The United Nations defines legal identity as the basic characteristics of a human person’s existence. This includes aspects such as…
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