Legal issues around facial biometrics use examined in U.S., Canada, and UK
The use of biometrics, and facial recognition in particular, will be discussed by representatives of several U.S. government departments at…
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UK proposes IoT and consumer smart devices security guidelines
This article originally appeared on EdgeIR.com. Shortly after California became the very first U.S. state to introduce a law addressing…
London South Bank University, ANS develop voice and facial recognition chatbot
London South Bank University has entered a strategic partnership with digital and cloud service provider ANS to develop the first…
Biometrics and Information Commissioners criticize live facial recognition deployment across London
The UK government’s Biometrics Commissioner has criticized, alongside MPs and human rights organizations, the Metropolitan Police’s deployment of live facial…
Ada Lovelace Institute to review governance of biometric data
The Ada Lovelace Institute has selected Matthew Ryder to head up an independent review of the governance of biometric data,…
UK’s planned border control policy big on biometrics
The UK’s Conservative government is focusing efforts on introducing biometrics-based border control policy, writes Science Direct. The system would be…
South Wales police heavily criticized for facial recognition use at football derby
South Wales police are deploying biometric facial recognition technology at a major football derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City…
UK looks to replace passwords with biometric technology to reduce NHS login time
The U.K. government is investing £40 million (USD$52 million) in multi-factor authentication technology to upgrade NHS staff computer login system…
iProov CEO made CBE for services to export by Queen Elizabeth in New Year Honors
iProov CEO Andrew Bud was recognized by Queen Elizabeth and was made CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of…
UK’s CCTV commissioner pleads for AI, biometric ethical legal guidance
Standard CCTV surveillance cameras in the U.K. now come equipped with facial recognition technology, implementation which has raised a number…
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