Computing Professionals Alliance Calls for Facial Recognition Moratorium
“…the ACM offers several guidelines for how facial recognition technology could be used responsibly, including establishing regular and ongoing auditing…
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Computer Vision Specialist Joins COVID-19-focused Innovation Program
Toronto-based Patriot One Technologies has gained entry into a major, government-funded innovation program for technologies that could help to mitigate the…
IDEMIA Installs Biometric Scanners at New Local Office in Tokyo
IDEMIA is raising its Japanese profile with the opening of a new local head office in Tokyo. The office is located in the Ebisu district in south Shibuya, and…
VPR Brands Partnership to Bring Biometric Temperature Screening to More Restaurants
Technology products company VPR Brands has announced a partnership that will see its Automated Infrared Body Temperature Screening Device — also known as VPR…
Yoti Joins Point de Contact Association to Help Fight Child Abuse
Yoti will be taking on a more active role in the fight against child sexual abuse as the latest member of the Point de Contact association. Point de Contact…
Fingerprint Biometrics Market Will Grow Despite COVID-19: Report
MarketsandMarkets has released a new report that details the impact of COVID-19 on fingerprint sensor markets. In that regard, the firm expects the market for…
Aviation Industry Prioritizes Contactless Solutions in New Vision-Box Survey
Vision-Box has shared the results of a survey that highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the international air travel industry. The company polled 37 airlines,…
Kentucky Court Says Cops Can Compel Biometric Phone Unlocking with a Warrant
“It’s well-established that suspects can’t be forced to divulge the passcodes that would enable phone access, but there is growing debate about whether…
HRO Specialist Opts for Onfido Biometric Identity Verification
Identity verification and authentication company Onfido has announced a partnership with global human resource outsourcing provider (HRO) Neeyamo Inc. that…
EU Once Again Considers Facial Recognition Ban
The European Union is once again considering a ban on facial recognition. The possibility of a temporary ban surfaced in an early draft of a European…