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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Worldcoin fails to get injunction against Spain's privacy suspension | TechCrunch

The AEPD temporarily suspended Worldcoin due to concerns about biometric data.
The Madrid High Court declined to grant an injunction, prioritizing public interest. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Spain halts Worldcoin crypto project over privacy concerns DW 03/06/2024

Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, offers cryptocurrency in exchange for iris scans, facing regulatory concerns in Spain.
AEPD has ordered Worldcoin to suspend its activities in Spain due to privacy concerns over processing biometric data. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacy

Worldcoin ordered to cease operations in Spain amid privacy concerns
Worldcoin aims to provide secure digital IDs using biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrency [ more ]
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Theregister
2 months ago
EU data protection

Data watchdog stops staff face recog by outsourcing giant

The Information Commissioner's Office found Serco unlawfully processed biometric data of staff.
The ICO instructed Serco to destroy biometric data not legally required to retain within three months. [ more ]
MarTech
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

The dark side of virtual try-on tools: Safeguarding biometric data | MarTech

The increasing use of biometric data for authentication raises new privacy risks, especially in virtual try-on experiences. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Target Sued for Allegedly Collecting Data Without Consent | Entrepreneur

Target faced a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without customer consent. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why the iris offers the most precious biometric data

The Spanish Data Protection Agency has banned Worldcoin orbs for three months due to concerns over iris data collection.
The biometric data collected by Worldcoin's orbs in Spain is blocked pending an international investigation into its legality. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Lobby group calls for pokies venues to be exempt from facial recognition and biometric data laws

The lobby group for Australian clubs is requesting exemptions from new laws to store biometric data and use facial recognition technology to identify gambling addicts.
Clubs Australia argues that the stricter restrictions on biometric data collection could undermine harm reduction measures, such as self-exclusion registers. [ more ]
Future of Privacy Forum
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Garden State Joins the Comprehensive Privacy Grove - Future of Privacy Forum

New Jersey has become the thirteenth state to adopt a comprehensive privacy law
S332 has unique provisions that set it apart from other privacy laws in the United States [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

How Apple's iPhone security update helps safeguard against thieves

Apple has released a new major security update for iPhone users called 'Stolen Device Protection' which adds an extra layer of protection to prevent thieves from accessing personal data.
To use Stolen Device Protection, users must have two-factor authentication and 'Find My' enabled for their Apple ID account.
The update requires users to enter biometric data (Face ID or Touch ID) to access data or make changes, and has an hour-long security delay for sensitive actions. [ more ]
Iapp
1 week ago
Data science

Netherlands' DPA releases facial recognition guidance

Facial recognition can be used for authentication or security purposes only. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Irrational' Home Office demanded fingerprint proof from people fleeing Gaza

Home Office in UK demanding biometric data from Gazan families for relocation criticized by immigration tribunal.
Judge rules Home Office's demand for biometric data as irrational and unreasonable, interfering with family rights and survival situations in Gaza. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Apple unveils new security feature to safeguard against thieves

Apple is rolling out a security update for iPhones to protect against theft by adding additional steps to access information.
The new Stolen Device Protection feature requires users to enter biometric data, such as Face ID or Touch ID, to access sensitive information or make changes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

EU agrees tough limits on police use of AI biometric surveillance

EU to ban use of real-time biometric data driven by AI without judicial authorization
Ban applies to both public and private places, except in case of specified serious crimes or terrorist threats [ more ]
AdExchanger
5 months ago
Marketing tech

When AAA Is The New Three-Letter Acronym; A Bundle Of Exhaustion | AdExchanger

Car manufacturers are collecting and sharing personal data, including biometric information, with third parties.
None of the car manufacturers met the minimum standards for customer data security, according to Mozilla. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senators move to ban TSA's facial recognition screenings

Bipartisan senators introduced a bill to block TSA from using facial recognition technology at airports.
The bill aims to protect traveler privacy and require congressional approval for any future use of the technology. [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

The EU should make facial recognition history for the right reasons

EU lawmakers are debating how much leeway to give police to use public facial recognition
The AI Act could be an opportunity for EU lawmakers to claim they are protecting human rights while doing the opposite [ more ]
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