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Scottish review calls for clearer standards for police in biometric data retention

The Scottish government, in partnership with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, has published a detailed review of biometric data retention practices…

 

Legal scholars developing guidance for biometrics legislation

Two law institutes, one from Europe and one from the United States, launched a new collaborative project focusing on the…

 

Ireland publishes age assurance rules

Ireland’s Online Safety Code has been published to establish age assurance rules and regulate content for online video-sharing platforms with…

 

Norway proposes raising social media age limit to 15 backed by age verification system

The Norwegian government has unveiled a proposal to increase the minimum age for social media use to 15, in a…

 

Australia introduces draft codes on age assurance for adult content sites

It’s about to get harder for underage Australians to watch porn online. Industry groups have released draft codes on age…

 

Pace of regulation slow for biometrics in humanitarian settings: Rand

Despite the ubiquitous deployment of digital technologies such as biometrics in humanitarian scenarios, the pace of regulation remains slow while…

 

Progress on biometric data privacy too slow, incomplete, say experts

As deepfakes, identity theft and AI warp the shape of online life, new issues arise, requiring new regulation. Police in…

 

Executive regulations for Oman Biometrics Law lay out rules on fingerprints, DNA

There are new executive rules for Oman’s Biometrics Law governing the collection and storage of fingerprint biometrics. A report from…

 

France blocks 4 porn sites for lack of robust age checks

France has begun blocking pornographic web sites that refused to implement age checks beyond user declaration, following a ruling by…

 

Mandatory MFA across governments makes for maze of regulations

Passwordless authentication is an ongoing sparring match between the quest to simplify identity verification for logins and the punchback of…

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