Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium Implements Biometric Security Adelaide's Coopers Stadium, home to … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 9, 2024
Wisconsin School District Implements Facial Recognition for Visitor Screening
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is introducing facial recognition software at school entrances to enhance security by identifying visitors and cross-referencing their identities with government watchlists, sex offender registries, and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin School District Implements Facial Recognition for Visitor Screening
Identity News Digest – August 1 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Beyond Aadhaar, India’s Biometric Innovation Continues to Flourish India continues to expand … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 1 2024
Facial Recognition Ties San Francisco Counterprotestors to CCP Affiliates
A pair of human rights groups have used facial recognition technology to identify the alleged assailants involved in attacks on anti-CCP demonstrators during Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition Ties San Francisco Counterprotestors to CCP Affiliates
Australian Survey Sheds Light on Public’s View of FRT
Australians are broadly okay with facial recognition being used by police and healthcare providers, but get squeamish when private tech companies get involved, according to new findings published in a new academic report. The report titled … [Read more...] about Australian Survey Sheds Light on Public’s View of FRT
AI Update: Liberating Startups and Dunking Computers
Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Cohere has raised $500 million in a new funding round, bringing the Canadian startup's valuation to … [Read more...] about AI Update: Liberating Startups and Dunking Computers
Live FRT Leads to Arrests in England’s Bedfordshire County
Police in the English county of Bedfordshire used Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology during the Bedford River Festival, resulting in arrests. The festival, held July 20-21, saw LFR systems deployed along two main thoroughfares, which led to the … [Read more...] about Live FRT Leads to Arrests in England’s Bedfordshire County
Employer-focused BIPA Complaint Trend Comes for FedEx
FedEx has been hit with a class action lawsuit under Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, unwittingly illustrating a trend in what some analysts have described as a cottage market. First enacted in 2008, BIPA regulates the collection, … [Read more...] about Employer-focused BIPA Complaint Trend Comes for FedEx
Security Researchers Find Stolen SingPass Accounts on Dark Web
Recent investigations by security researchers at Resecurity have revealed a significant rise in dark web activity related to stolen identity information from Singaporean citizens. Cybercriminals are increasingly selling these stolen documents, … [Read more...] about Security Researchers Find Stolen SingPass Accounts on Dark Web
Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets
Police Scotland has started distributing an information leaflet to all individuals in police custody who have their biometric data collected following an arrest, in an initiative resulting from recommendations made in 2023 by the Scottish Biometrics … [Read more...] about Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets
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