EU Parliament Approves Expanded Europol Biometric Data Use
The EU Parliament’s LIBE Committee approved a proposal to expand Europol’s biometric data processing, sparking privacy concerns ahead of the full plenary vote.
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NOYB files criminal complaint over Clearview AI’s GDPR violations
Criminal complaint in Austria seeks prosecution of Clearview AI for mass biometric data scraping after multiple EU GDPR fines and bans exposed enforcement limitations against a U.S. company.
New EU rules require fingerprints and facial images at Schengen borders
The EU’s Entry/Exit System will record fingerprints, facial images and passport data of non-EU short-stay visitors for up to three years to streamline checks and enforce the 90/180-day rule.
Data Protection Commission Issues €550,000 Fine Over DSP Biometric Data Use
The DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for GDPR violations related to biometric data processing in Public Services Card registration.
Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances
Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.
German DPA investigates Worldcoin’s use of biometric data
Worldcoin, now called World, faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany for GDPR compliance regarding its iris-scanning technology and data protection practices.
Ryanair Faces Investigation Over Facial Recognition and GDPR Compliance
Ireland’s DPC investigates Ryanair’s facial recognition use for third-party bookings amid customer complaints about privacy law compliance.
Council of Europe Publishes Guidelines for Voter Data Protection
The Council of Europe has issued guidelines to enhance the protection of personal data for voters during registration and identity verification processes.
Worldcoin Halts Operations in Spain Amid Data Protection Probe
Worldcoin halts activities in Spain amid ongoing EU data protection investigations, enhancing security measures and continuing user base growth.
CJEU upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards
The European Court of Justice upheld a regulation requiring two fingerprints on identity cards in Germany to combat identity theft, despite some civil rights activists expressing disappointment.
UK Policing Minister Advocates for More Facial Recognition
The UK Policing Minister encourages law enforcement to double their use of facial recognition software to track down offenders, sparking concerns about civil liberties.