Turing research discounts deepfake influence on elections as govts ramp up regulation
The year 2024 will be remembered for several globally important national elections but also for warnings over the deepfake misinformation…
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Disparate impact laws needed to combat AI discrimination, says policy analyst
A former deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council said in a…
Are current regulations adequate for ensuring the security of wearable data?
Wearables are common in consumer circles and growing in commercial applications like health care. This shift is largely positive, as…
TSA wants to delay full enforcement of REAL ID another two years
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed to delay full enforcement of REAL ID for Americans until 2027, but…
Utah judge blocks age verification requirement for social media
A federal judge in Utah has ruled in favor of tech lobby group NetChoice and against the state’s new law…
Australia launches tender to trial biometric age estimation and alternatives
Australia’s government has issued a request for tender to conduct a trial of age assurance technologies including age estimation based…
Switzerland takes another step towards digital ID
Switzerland’s national digital identity is inching closer to reality. On Tuesday, the country’s Council of States approved the project’s regulative…
Namibia’s new CRVS, national ID system reflects key data protection aspects
Namibia’s newly proposed Civil Registration and Identification Bill has been praised for containing essential elements of data protection. However, the…
Yoti hopes forthcoming DISD bill retains DVS, tightens rules for digital ID providers
UK digital identity verification firm Yoti has posted suggestions for the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) and for…
Ugandan MPs pressed to vote laws that protect personal data, rights in digital govt
A recent consultation meeting that saw the participation of 20 Ugandan lawmakers emphasized the critical nature of personal data protection,…
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