California bill would set security standards for protecting biometric data
A California politician has resurrected a one-year-old bill to set a standard for businesses to protect private consumer data, including…
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Federal Court in Illinois dismisses biometric data privacy case against Smarte Carte
A federal district court in Illinois recently dismissed a biometric data privacy case against Smarte Carte, based on a U.S….
U.S. bill proposes biometric technology use at oversea airports for screening travelers
A U.S. congressman and member of the House Committee of Homeland Security recently proposed a new bill to implement biometric…
Fingerprint background checks mandatory for Colorado surgical techs and assistants
Colorado lawmakers have passed House Bill 1160, a law requiring criminal background checks for surgical technologists and surgical assistants that…
Aadhaar privacy bill passed in Indian lower house
Last week, the Indian parliament passed legislation that adds a privacy protection framework to Aadhaar. The bill, which as approved…
Google accused of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Google has become the latest technology firm to face legal action after being accused of violating the 2008 Illinois Biometric…
India to add privacy protection to Aadhaar
The Indian government introduced legislation this past week that will add a privacy protection framework to Aadhaar. Aadhaar, recognized as…
Businesses oppose WA state bill to protect consumers’ biometric data
Businesses are opposing proposed legislation in Washington state that would ban commercial interests from collecting and selling personal biometric information…
Bill to protect consumers’ biometric data clears Washington state House
The Washington state House has once again approved a bill by Rep. Jeff Morris to protect consumers’ biometric data. The…
Obama calls for research into smart gun technology to reduce gun violence
The Obama administration announced Tuesday a series of commonsense executive actions designed to reduce gun violence in the United States,…
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