Plan for US federal privacy law creeps toward realization but faces hurdles
As U.S. Congress considers the proposed American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), which would enshrine online privacy rights for all citizens,…
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Rights commission concerned about proposed facial recognition bill for Irish police
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has stated that the legislation regarding the proposed implementation of facial recognition…
Court orders changes to Tanzania’s data protection law
The High Court of Tanzania has ruled that some provisions of the country’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2022 be…
Australia outlines new budget for digital ID scheme
Australia’s federal government has earmarked AU$288.1 million (US$190.9 million) for the national digital identity program which will begin its rollout…
FAA reauthorization skips proposed airport facial recognition ban, funds modernization
The U.S. Senate has approved the mandate of the Federal Aviation Administration for another five years, without a proposed amendment…
AG coalition tells feds to keep its hands off state-level privacy laws
If anything unites the States, it is that none of them like to be told what to do, and that…
Australia prepares for nationwide Digital ID rollout amid public consultation
In the wake of Australia’s digital transformation, the government’s communication strategy to ensure citizens are well-informed and engaged, is set…
Redefining online safety: The evolution of age verification laws
By: Dan Yerushalmi, CEO, AU10TIX Today’s youth are more Internet-savvy than any previous generation, with sites like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram…
Oman gets a biometric law
The Sultanate of Oman has received its Biometric Law regulating the processing and collection of biometric data and establishing a…
Airport facial recognition battle echoes pushback against Real ID program
The bipartisan effort by U.S. lawmakers to clamp down on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s use of facial recognition for…
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