UK Home Office biometrics strategy underwhelms after 6 year wait
The UK Home Office has published its long-awaited biometrics strategy. The 27-page document (PDF) sets out a framework for use…
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Mandatory fingerprinting of children in South Korea faces backlash
Legislation introduced in April by a group of South Korea lawmakers to allow the government to collect and retain fingerprints…
Another BIPA lawsuit over biometric time and attendance system
A proposed class action has been brought by a former employee of Illinois steel maker A. Finkl & Sons Co….
Lawyers urge New York businesses to employ best practices for biometric data as law evolves
As New York State’s proposed “Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security” (SHIELD) Act is considered by state legislators, businesses…
Suprema showcasing GDPR-ready biometric access control at IFSEC 2018
Suprema will feature its GDPR-ready biometric access control solution at IFSEC 2018 next month in London. The biometrics and security…
Jumio launches e-book to help companies vet data processors for GDPR compliance
Most businesses on both side of the Atlantic are “woefully unprepared” for GDPR, and may not even realize their responsibilities…
Appeals court puts brakes on Facebook class action notification order
Facebook has been granted an emergency stay in its BIPA “faceprints” suit while an appeals court hears arguments about the…
Facebook files for emergency stay in BIPA suit
Facebook has filed an emergency motion with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to request a stay of a court…
Philippines legislature approves new biometric national ID
A law setting up a new biometric national ID system has been approved in both chambers of the Philippines’ legislature,…
Article calls on states to improve understanding to develop biometric privacy legislation
Only one-fifth of U.S. states have actively considered or passed legislation addressing the collection and management of biometric data, and…
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