Securing democracy requires trust, biometrics commissioner warns new UK taskforce
“As almost all of our technological capability is in private ownership, the people we trust (police, emergency services, local and…
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Many UK convenience stores not checking ID for age-restricted products
A study by self-sovereign identity solutions firm ID Crypt Global has noted that the low rate of ID checks for…
Student data privacy compromised in UK, at risk in US
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK has issued a reprimand to the Department for Education (DfE) following a…
Facial recognition in surveillance keeps growing, but so do doubts
Several deployments of new face biometrics for surveillance reportedly have failed to deliver on crime-fighting promises. The first is the…
UK deploys fingerprint, face biometrics to track deportees, non-Irish EU citizens
People subject to deportation orders in the UK will soon have to carry a GPS-enabled fingerprint scanner. The move, designed…
UK Labour Party brings back ID card concept to reduce irregular immigration
The shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock unveiled plans by a possible Labour government in the UK to introduce “basic” ID…
Yoti age estimation software embedded in gambling machines
Yoti’s age estimation technology is being piloted in gambling machines or 18+ gaming terminals in the UK provided by Regal…
Scotland plans public engagement on digital identity system development
The Scottish government has introduced a new digital identity public engagement project. Joseph Walton, stakeholder and communications manager, made the…
GBG certified to UK digital ID trust scheme for compliant right to work, DBS checks
London-based GBG has become the latest firm to obtain certification for the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework…
‘Minimum ethical and legal standards’ urged for UK facial recognition
A University of Cambridge report argues that all UK law enforcement should be required to use a new audit to…
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