Use of face biometric surveillance by US cops on ballots – boosts and bans
The advantages of biometric surveillance by police in the U.S. remain subjective and still not universally accepted. For example, a…
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Herta launches facial recognition public safety project, awarded EU Seal of Excellence
Herta Security has launched a new video surveillance and security project that includes real-time threat detection and facial recognition, which…
Privacy advocates concerned as New Mexico seeks further investment in mass surveillance
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, officials are seeking additional funding to support the city’s real-time crime center, which has seen a…
Rite Aid’s proposed biometrics ban would sideline it for 5 years
A proposed U.S. regulatory settlement between Rite Aid and the Federal Trade Commission would sideline the national pharmacy chain in…
UK academic argues for local policy updates on live facial recognition over legislation
New legislation may not be needed to underpin live facial recognition in the UK, according to an analysis by a…
Thales to support Indonesia’s new smart capital city with digital ID and more
Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, presents ample opportunity for French digital security and defense firm Thales to support smart city initiatives,…
NYC argues over increased scrutiny for police use of facial recognition
An argument against giving police facial recognition surveillance is that transparency is hard to guarantee because law enforcement officials equate…
As US schools rush into facial recognition, parents and students remain concerned
More than half of students and parents in the U.S. are concerned about using cameras with facial recognition to check…
Smart cameras’ built-in capacity makes for facial recognition fit
While smart cameras are designed for facial recognition systems, they are not limited to this specific function. Aside from facial…
Face-blurring video tools gain ground with Pimloc deal, decision on US Capitol rioters
Blurring faces in video is a growing business opportunity as more video analytics companies want to help clients stay compliant…
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