US oversight body calls for more real-world biometrics testing, bias protections
A federal U.S. agency wants more testing of biometrics applications in the real world, stronger protections against bias and more…
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HHS removes Login.gov from grantee payment system after cyberattack
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed Login.gov from its grantee payment platform after a security breach…
Immigrant and civil rights groups urge govt to ban own use of FRT, limit private use
Rights groups continue to call on the U.S. government to limit governmental use of facial recognition technology. Digital rights group…
Login.gov adds selfie biometrics for May pilot
America’s single-sign on system for government benefits and services, Login.gov, is getting a face biometrics option for enhanced identity verification…
Law to fight identity fraud in US introduced, Australia blocks over 300K attempts
Countries are taking steps to effectively mitigate fraud through identity verification. In the U.S., the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act…
US sees identity theft fraud problem more clearly than biometrics’ role in addressing it
Americans recognize the challenge of securing their social safety net, as shown in a GovTech article touting a holistic approach…
US law proposed for DHS to make a plan for integrating AI into border control
Proposed bipartisan legislation would “address capability gaps” at border crossings by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop…
White House AI policy a ‘seismic policy shift’ for biometrics developers and vendors
The World Privacy Forum (WPF) has logged its first impressions of the White House’s new AI policy, with a focus…
Idemia and partner win $50M purchase agreement for US govt biometric access cards
A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) worth up to $50 million has been awarded to Idemia Public Security and partner XTec…
DOJ says interim facial recognition policy prioritizes First Amendment rights
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has not yet gone public with its full interim policy on the use of…
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