Worldcoin pivots away from Europe amid tangle of GDPR problems
One thing about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): it is designed to protect citizens’ sensitive personal data. This…
Latin America
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LATAM and Caribbean embrace DPI, led by Guyana’s digital ID and biometrics push
Latin America and the Caribbean have been leveraging technology to enhance public services, drive economic growth, and improve security, with…
Malware fraud in LATAM rises sharply with persistent ATO attacks, BioCatch says
A new report reveals a surge in malware-driven fraud in Latin America, with cases increasing by 113 percent over the…
Clearview, Axess, 3DiVi, Next, Facephi target international growth
Several biometrics providers with established footholds have struck deals to expand into new geographies, while an access control multinational is…
ICE, CBP sued for details on migrant data sharing agreements
Digital rights advocacy group Access Now is suing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Worldcoin brings biometric orbs to Peru
Worldcoin, a company dedicated to enhancing online security, has announced the commencement of biometric enrollments in Peru. The move aims…
Regulators hound Worldcoin digital ID project as it expands in Latin America
Worldcoin continues to take its iris biometrics and digital identity scheme into new territories – and, like clockwork, trigger alarms…
MOSIP signs Peru agreement, commits to inclusive digital ID pursuits in LATAM
The Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) hopes to make stronger headway into Latin America following the signing of a…
Colombia is using digital ID to fight its village hackers
While Colombia may be famous to the rest of the world mostly for its coffee, the Latin American country may…
Corsight’s real-time biometric surveillance in Bogotá public transit results in six arrests
In Bogotá, U.S. and UK-headquartered facial recognition provider Corsight has partnered with metropolitan police to complete a 30-day proof of…
