Sweden reintroduces ID checks for border control
Sweden’s government has extended temporary identity document checks at its borders and proposed a law to make transport companies ensure…
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Facial recognition by police could come to Ireland faster after Dublin riots
The politics of police facial recognition systems are changing in favor of deployment in Ireland after last week’s riot in…
Indonesia amends legislation to introduce digital ID for access to govt services
Indonesia has amended its legislation on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) to institute digital ID for authentication and access to…
Vietnam makes iris biometrics a requirement in revised digital ID draft law
Iris biometrics scans will become a requirement for those enrolling in Vietnam’s digital ID scheme after the country’s legislature endorsed…
Switzerland presents national digital ID, adoption expected in 2026
After a private initiative to establish a digital identity was shot down by voters in 2021, Switzerland is opting for…
Amendments to UK data protection bill could give more power over biometrics to police
The UK government is planning to introduce changes to its data protection laws giving counter-terrorism police more power over biometric…
Massachusetts lawmakers propose restrictions on facial recognition technology
Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, according to WBUR. On Tuesday,…
Age verification legislation sparks First Amendment battles
Lawmakers at state and federal levels are proposing age verification legislation to protect minors. Texas is once again able to…
Somali Cabinet okays CRVS bill, seeks digital ID collaboration with Ethiopia
Somalia’s Cabinet Ministers have approved a draft civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) legislation, a major step forward in the…
Baltimore considers bills to restrict facial recognition use by police, businesses
Baltimore City Council has proposed legislation that would require businesses employing facial recognition software to register with a city and…
