New York MTA sued over alleged use of biometric surveillance tech in subway
New York privacy watchdog the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP) filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on…
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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…
Biometrics research notes: surveillance and security drive 3D sensors, image and facial recognition markets
Biometric facial recognition generated $4.51 billion in 2018, and will grow at a 12.5 percent CAGR to reach a market…
Facial recognition, gun detection system implemented in Lockport schools despite controversy
A facial recognition system was implemented on January 2, 2020 in the Lockport school district in New York state, following…
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…
CES 2020 demos to show consumer biometrics growth and new applications
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 seems likely to feature more biometric technologies and applications than ever before, as the cutting-edge…
Facial recognition use planned by police and border security as NIST report sparks concern
Australia’s Home Affairs Department says it needs to increase its use of facial biometrics with data from allied nations and…
Top biometrics and digital ID news stories of 2019: ramping up, investments and arguments
The spectacular growth of biometrics and digital identity drove the publication of more than 2,500 news items on Biometric Update…
Biometrics research briefs: North America growth, smart city surveillance, decentralized ID
The biometrics market in North America will grow by an impressive 17.54 percent CAGR from 2019 through 2027, according to…
Japanese companies identify facial recognition opportunity in conflict between U.S. and China
China’s facial recognition unicorns have received a lot of hype, but conflict between China and the U.S. and unease about…
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