biometrics

November 3, 2021

Facebook Plans to Shut Down Its Facial Recognition System

Saying it wants “to find the right balance” with the technology, the social network will delete the face scan data of more than one billion users.

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October 14, 2021

Experts concerned about Netherlands working with China in DNA research

Three top Dutch laboratories have been working together with Chinese scientists to develop sensitive DNA techniques for years.

A close-up image of a black fingerprint on a white background. The fingerprint displays distinct looping and whorled patterns characteristic of an individual print, with clear ridges and valleys forming spirals and loops.

October 14, 2021

French privacy watchdog takes action on government fingerprint database issues

CNIL has decided to call the Ministry of the Interior to order after observing several failures in the proper maintenance of the automated fingerprint file.

A man with short hair and a slight smile is facing forward. There is a digital overlay on his face displaying facial recognition features, with lines and points marking facial geometry. To the left, the word "PROCESSING" is shown above a progress bar. The background is blurred.

October 11, 2021

London’s Met Police Buying Retrospective Facial Recognition Technology

The UK’s Metropolitan Police Service has been authorised to buy and use retrospective facial recognition technology.

August 8, 2021

Amazon will pay you $10 in credit for your palm print biometrics

The retail giant has a spotty history with biometric data.

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July 15, 2021

Can facial analysis technology create a child-safe internet?

Determining a person’s age online seems like an intractable problem. But new technology and laws could be on the brink of solving it.

July 12, 2021

Lithuanian DPA Imposes Fine on a Sports Club for Use of Fingerprints

Lithuanian DPA fined sports club 20.000€ for improper use of fingerprints for identification.

July 12, 2021

NYC biometric law enters into force

New York City biometric data protection law entered into force with anticipated impacts on local businesses and restaurants.

June 4, 2021

TikTok’s updated privacy policy may let it collect your biometric data

TikTok has updated its U.S. privacy policy to make clear that it might collect your biometric information, but none of this really changes anything.

June 2, 2021

INTERPOL unveils new global database to identify missing persons through family DNA

Using cutting-edge technology, I-Familia can help police close cold cases and families to rebuild their lives.

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May 26, 2021

Facial recognition and biometric technology to end airport passport queues

Queueing at passport controls could become a thing of the past under plans for fully automated border checks.

May 3, 2021

North Carolina school district buys face biometrics to monitor students and staff

A facial recognition surveillance system from Verkada has been purchased in North Caroline by a rural school district in northwest of Charlotte.

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