Biometrics and body temperature scanning technology for schools rolls out, DHS S&T announces survey
New software, modules and scanners for biometric identification and body temperature checks have been launched by CyberLink, Princeton Identity and…
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5 reasons why biometric face scanning in schools should be banned — researchers
Research from the University of Michigan unequivocally finds that biometric facial recognition in classrooms should be banned. A study conducted…
Brainworks and Gibraltar Technologies develop biometric apps to support COVID-19 recovery
Brainworks has launched an application with “ambient biometrics” and artificial intelligence capabilities to detect COVID-19 symptoms earlier by measuring personal…
Facial biometrics in New York state schools blocked as legislature passes 2-year moratorium
A moratorium has been placed on the use of facial recognition and other biometrics in New York schools until 2022…
U.S. colleges incorporate biometrics for covid-19 monitoring, country leads pandemic health spending
U.S. colleges are looking at geolocation and biometric tech solutions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on their campuses, but…
NuData and TypingDNA behavioral biometrics rolled out for digital banking, online exams proctoring
Jack Henry & Associates has integrated passive biometrics and behavioral analytics technology from Mastercard subsidiary NuData Security to upgrade its Banno Digital…
Face biometrics use in U.S. schools, policing, airports and public housing faces legal challenges and questions
A lawsuit over the use of biometric facial recognition in schools has been filed by the New York Civil Liberties…
EU civil society group calls for ban on public surveillance biometrics as privacy authorities issue warnings
European Digital Rights (EDRi) has published a paper demanding the European Commission and EU Member States institute a ban on…
New York state halts funding for biometric facial recognition system in schools
The New York State Education Department is not giving the green light for funding of projects under the Smart Schools…
Facial biometrics loophole highlighted by World Privacy Forum report on U.S. schools
One of the top biometrics news stories of the young 2020 calendar year pops up in the middle of the…
