Vermont governor rejects privacy law that would be among strongest in US
The governor of Vermont says the state’s proposed data protection law is too risky, and has returned H.121, “An act…
Texas
Biometric Update regularly authors posts regarding the term "Texas." The following set of links is available to help you find biometrics news related to "Texas" and other relevant terms. Additional tags may be explored by reviewing our comprehensive Biometrics Topics list.
Biometric data collection proves costly for violators but damages capped in Illinois
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on a data privacy mission, as Chair Lina Khan takes to task data controllers…
Clearview AI facial recognition gets green light for use by Dallas police
Police in Dallas, Texas are getting AI-driven facial recognition technology. Local ABC affiliate WFAA reports that city council has approved…
OnlyFans misconfigures biometric age estimation, Ofcom opens investigation
In the great age verification debate sweeping the globe, much attention has been directed at pornography tube sites such as…
Texas’ online age verification law upheld on appeal
Imposing age verification for access to pornography does not violate the First Amendment, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals…
Texas sues over inadequate age verification, as national march to legislation continues
Age verification laws are being enacted across North America in what looks like a chain reaction. But the cascade of…
Socure digital ID platform approved by State of Texas
Identity verification provider Socure has announced that the state of Texas and Exeter Finance will use the Socure ID+ platform…
NEC America biometrics software approved for Texas state contracts
Texas-based NEC Corporation of America is setting itself up for more contracts with U.S. state governments, earning Level 2 Certification…
Texas, Mexico plan biometric surveillance network. Privacy advocates are unimpressed
Mexico has begun building a 20-story biometric surveillance hub on its border with the United States. Designs call for a…
Texas law paused. Age verification for porn sites put on hold
An age-verification law in the U.S. state of Texas can’t be enforced against porn sites as intended while arguments about…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Injection Attack Detection
- Understanding MOSIP
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection