ID@Borders to address use of biometrics for seamless passenger flow and counter terrorism
The Biometrics Institute annual ID@Borders conference will be held this year in Brussels from April 18-19 and will address challenges…
privacy
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Biometrics Institute discusses importance of informed consent and purpose
The Biometric Institute has responded to an article by Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleging the widespread collection of biometric data…
Chinese government uses facial recognition to alert authorities to individual’s movements
The Chinese government has begun using facial recognition to alert authorities when specified individuals in restive Xinjiang leave “safe areas”…
UIDAI adds tokens, temporary IDs to enhance Aadhaar privacy
The Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced changes to the Aadhaar system including a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID)…
Snowden blames Aadhaar for destroying privacy of Indians
Edward Snowden has weighed in on the privacy implications of the Aadhaar program and its biometric database ahead of court…
Report questions necessity, effectiveness of Homeland Security biometric exit program’s facial scans
A recent report by Georgetown University’s Center on Privacy and Technology casts doubt on the propriety and accuracy of a…
Illinois BIPA lawsuits depend on what makes plaintiffs “aggrieved”
The results of dozens of biometric privacy suits filed in Illinois state court depend on the legal definition of the…
UK government delays publication of biometrics strategy
UK government ministers have once again delayed the publication of a strategy for police use of facial recognition technology which…
China expands biometric collection program in Xinjiang
Authorities in China’s Xinjiang region are gathering DNA samples, fingerprints, iris scans and blood types from all residents between ages…
K&L Gates launches biometric data compliance and defense practice
K&L Gates, a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers in five continents, has started a practice in biometric data…
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