Senators call for watchdog to investigate TSA's use of facial recognitionA bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging an investigation into TSA's use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over privacy and data management.
Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. We need new protectionsBiometric data is valuable for security and customer experience, primarily through facial recognition technology.
US Homeland Security will reportedly collect face scans of migrant kidsDHS plans to collect facial data from migrant children for facial recognition algorithm improvement, raising ethical concerns over consent and data usage.
Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognitionPolice are unlawfully retaining images of innocent individuals for facial recognition, despite a court ruling against this practice.
Meta reaches $1.4bn settlement with Texas over privacy lawsuitMeta agreed to a $1.4bn settlement with Texas over biometric data privacy violation claims.
These groups are pushing for the NFL to end facial recognitionFacial recognition use in NFL stadiums raises privacy concerns, particularly for employees essential for game operations.
Senators call for watchdog to investigate TSA's use of facial recognitionA bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging an investigation into TSA's use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over privacy and data management.
Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. We need new protectionsBiometric data is valuable for security and customer experience, primarily through facial recognition technology.
US Homeland Security will reportedly collect face scans of migrant kidsDHS plans to collect facial data from migrant children for facial recognition algorithm improvement, raising ethical concerns over consent and data usage.
Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognitionPolice are unlawfully retaining images of innocent individuals for facial recognition, despite a court ruling against this practice.
Meta reaches $1.4bn settlement with Texas over privacy lawsuitMeta agreed to a $1.4bn settlement with Texas over biometric data privacy violation claims.
These groups are pushing for the NFL to end facial recognitionFacial recognition use in NFL stadiums raises privacy concerns, particularly for employees essential for game operations.
Worldcoin Hires Former Google, X and Apple Execs to Beef Up Privacy, SecurityHiring seasoned executives to strengthen privacy, security, and identity management in decentralized identity project.
World(coin) must let Europeans comprehensively delete their data, under privacy order | TechCrunchWorldcoin must delete user data upon request after GDPR ruling.
Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit saysPhotobucket faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' data without consent, particularly biometric information used for AI training.
Take Control of Your Biometric Data: A Step-by-Step Guide to Minimizing Risk | HackerNoonBiometric data is vital for secure identification but poses significant security and privacy risks if compromised.
Coinbase's Former Head of Communications Joins WorldcoinWorldcoin aims to use biometric data to distinguish humans from AI online, facilitating privacy, global democratic processes, and a potential path for AI-funded UBI.
India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns | TechCrunchIndia has expanded Aadhaar authentication to allow businesses access to biometric verification, raising privacy concerns.
Worldcoin Hires Former Google, X and Apple Execs to Beef Up Privacy, SecurityHiring seasoned executives to strengthen privacy, security, and identity management in decentralized identity project.
World(coin) must let Europeans comprehensively delete their data, under privacy order | TechCrunchWorldcoin must delete user data upon request after GDPR ruling.
Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit saysPhotobucket faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' data without consent, particularly biometric information used for AI training.
Take Control of Your Biometric Data: A Step-by-Step Guide to Minimizing Risk | HackerNoonBiometric data is vital for secure identification but poses significant security and privacy risks if compromised.
Coinbase's Former Head of Communications Joins WorldcoinWorldcoin aims to use biometric data to distinguish humans from AI online, facilitating privacy, global democratic processes, and a potential path for AI-funded UBI.
India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns | TechCrunchIndia has expanded Aadhaar authentication to allow businesses access to biometric verification, raising privacy concerns.
Oura Ring's new Symptom Radar feature could predict your next cold. How it worksOura's new Symptom Radar feature can predict potential illness through health data analysis.
What are the big travel changes in Germany this autumn?The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will require biometric data from travelers starting November 10.
LATEST: EU reveals how EES biometric border checks will be phased inThe EU's Entry/Exit System enhances border security by requiring digital recording of non-EU nationals' entries and exits.A phased rollout allows member states time to implement the new system as complications arise in border management.
What are the big travel changes in Germany this autumn?The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will require biometric data from travelers starting November 10.
LATEST: EU reveals how EES biometric border checks will be phased inThe EU's Entry/Exit System enhances border security by requiring digital recording of non-EU nationals' entries and exits.A phased rollout allows member states time to implement the new system as complications arise in border management.
Half of Met Police officers missing from DNA database' in new vetting scandal after Wayne CouzensHalf of the Metropolitan Police officers may lack DNA and fingerprint records, hindering efforts to identify sex predators.
Europe's Digital Entry System That Will Replace Passport Stamps Has Been DelayedThe EU's introduction of the EES for border processing has been delayed due to technical issues among member states.
Plan to fingerprint passengers on entry to EU to be delayed againImplementation of the new entry-exit system in the EU has been delayed for a third time due to concerns from France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Ryanair's use of biometric 'verification' including facial recognition to be investigated by DPCRyanair's biometric verification practices are under investigation for GDPR compliance following numerous complaints from EU travelers.
UK Citizens Travelling To The EU Will Have To Pay A Visa-Waiver Charge From Spring 2025UK citizens traveling to the EU will be required to obtain a €7 visa-waiver starting in May 2025.
Ryanair's use of biometric 'verification' including facial recognition to be investigated by DPCRyanair's biometric verification practices are under investigation for GDPR compliance following numerous complaints from EU travelers.
UK Citizens Travelling To The EU Will Have To Pay A Visa-Waiver Charge From Spring 2025UK citizens traveling to the EU will be required to obtain a €7 visa-waiver starting in May 2025.
How to prepare for travel under Europe's new EES and ETIAS rulesEES will enhance border security without changing immigration rules, effective November 10, 2024.Travelers need to pre-register personal details and biometric data for the EES system.
Trains, planes and roads: The big autumn travel changes in FranceNew Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on November 10th requiring biometrics for travellers to the EU and Schengen zone.
How to prepare for travel under Europe's new EES and ETIAS rulesEES will enhance border security without changing immigration rules, effective November 10, 2024.Travelers need to pre-register personal details and biometric data for the EES system.
Trains, planes and roads: The big autumn travel changes in FranceNew Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on November 10th requiring biometrics for travellers to the EU and Schengen zone.
Illinois changes biometric privacy law to help corporations avoid big payoutsIllinois has amended BIPA to limit financial penalties for illegal biometric data collection, counting multiple violations as one, reducing potential damage settlements.The amendment changes the scope of penalties for businesses, impacting potential large settlements and easing the requirements for written consent in biometric data collection.
Target Sued for Allegedly Collecting Data Without Consent | EntrepreneurTarget faced a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without customer consent.
Illinois changes biometric privacy law to help corporations avoid big payoutsIllinois has amended BIPA to limit financial penalties for illegal biometric data collection, counting multiple violations as one, reducing potential damage settlements.The amendment changes the scope of penalties for businesses, impacting potential large settlements and easing the requirements for written consent in biometric data collection.
Target Sued for Allegedly Collecting Data Without Consent | EntrepreneurTarget faced a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without customer consent.
Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over privacy violationsMeta settled a $1.4 billion fine with Texas for illegally collecting users' biometric data, the largest privacy settlement by a U.S. state.
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to ComeSensitive biometric data of law enforcement officials in India, including fingerprints and facial scan images, was leaked online, raising concerns about potential misuse.
Should you scan your palm for groceries?Palm readers at Whole Foods for secure payments raise data security questions.
The dark side of virtual try-on tools: Safeguarding biometric data | MarTechThe increasing use of biometric data for authentication raises new privacy risks, especially in virtual try-on experiences.
Should you scan your palm for groceries?Palm readers at Whole Foods for secure payments raise data security questions.
The dark side of virtual try-on tools: Safeguarding biometric data | MarTechThe increasing use of biometric data for authentication raises new privacy risks, especially in virtual try-on experiences.
Netherlands' DPA releases facial recognition guidanceFacial recognition can be used for authentication or security purposes only.
Irrational' Home Office demanded fingerprint proof from people fleeing GazaHome 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.
Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacyWorldcoin ordered to cease operations in Spain amid privacy concernsWorldcoin aims to provide secure digital IDs using biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrency
Spain halts Worldcoin crypto project over privacy concerns DW 03/06/2024Worldcoin, 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.
Worldcoin fails to get injunction against Spain's privacy suspension | TechCrunchThe AEPD temporarily suspended Worldcoin due to concerns about biometric data.The Madrid High Court declined to grant an injunction, prioritizing public interest.
Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacyWorldcoin ordered to cease operations in Spain amid privacy concernsWorldcoin aims to provide secure digital IDs using biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrency
Spain halts Worldcoin crypto project over privacy concerns DW 03/06/2024Worldcoin, 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.
Worldcoin fails to get injunction against Spain's privacy suspension | TechCrunchThe AEPD temporarily suspended Worldcoin due to concerns about biometric data.The Madrid High Court declined to grant an injunction, prioritizing public interest.
Why the iris offers the most precious biometric dataThe 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.