Balancing the ‘power over’ and ‘power to’ when it comes to biometrics and humanitarian aid
Incessant debate in research circles about how best to deliver global humanitarian aid is not pausing when it comes to…
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Indian authorities registering biometric data of Rohingya refugees in a planned deportation move
The local administration of Jammu and Kashmir in India has been instructed to begin capturing the biometric data of Rohingya…
Impact of IrisGuard iris biometrics recognized with Million Lives Club designation
IrisGuard has been announced as a Vanguard member of The Million Lives Club initiative, which comprises a global community of partners…
More education needed for biometrics ethics in humanitarian context: Simprints webinar panel
The ethics of using biometrics in development and humanitarian projects can be difficult and confusing with important concepts that seem…
Biometrics for development: a conversation around ethics and privacy
Biometrics for development: a conversation around ethics & privacy Online November 24, 2020, 15-16:30 GMT Biometrics are increasingly commonplace in…
Red Cross sees benefits and risk in biometrics use for humanitarian operations
Biometrics use in humanitarian contexts should always be accompanied by data protection impact assessments and other safeguards, The International Committee…
Biometrics collection from refugees and vulnerable people questioned by analysts
The use of biometrics and digital identity systems in the humanitarian sector remains highly problematic, viewed through a data justice…
Biometrics risks for humanitarian systems considered in Caribou Digital and DAI report
Humanitarian system donors and implementers must be careful with the biometric systems they use to the extent of considering their…
Biometrics pose highest challenge to data controls in humanitarian efforts, Red Cross says
Data control, integrity and availability are mandatory now that technology is deployed for humanitarian efforts, Balthasar Staehelin, ICRC (International Committee…
Integrated Biometrics case study details fingerprint verification of food aid recipients in Yemen
Integrated Biometrics has published a case study detailing the use of the company’s Five-O ten-print biometric scanner to support food…
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