Afghanistan biometrics risks: Better consultation could maintain confidence
The possibility of biometric databases covering millions of Afghans falling into the hands of the Taliban has led to renewed…
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Rank One to campaign for ethical facial recognition commitment from providers
Rank One Computing has declared its intention to take “a strong stand” on ethics in facial recognition use, in coordination with…
Facial analysis firm setting up DOOH advertising deals globally
A small face-scanning ad firm spent the summer pulling together partnerships and at least four digital out-of-home projects. The positive…
One biometric data privacy case dismissed, two more pared back by judges
The ground under lawsuits alleging violations of Illinois’ landmark biometric privacy law shifted slightly this week after developments in three…
Alliance formed to set standards for biometric proctoring, AI in education
Education artificial intelligence company Riid and non-profit consortium DXtera have partnered to launch the EdSAFE AI Alliance to increase public trust…
Privacy protections of digital health passes in focus with Quebec questions, Yoti endorsement
Yoti contributed to the Good Health Pass Collaborative’s Interoperability Blueprint to ensure the protection of principles around privacy, security and user…
Can UK’s proposed age checks for social media work without biometrics?
Social media companies and “tech giants” may voluntarily make age verification compulsory via physical credentials to prevent children encountering harmful…
US judge rules biometric processing of public data not protected by First Amendment
An Illinois state court has rejected Clearview AI’s motion to dismiss a biometric data privacy suit against it on grounds…
UK to veer away from GDPR in hope of global data-based opportunities
The UK plans to move away from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which it adopted before Brexit, with…
NtechLab supplies facial recognition for Indian Railways, but privacy legislation still pending
NtechLab is implementing a facial recognition surveillance project in India intended to monitor the movement of train commuters, but civil…
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