Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Proposed Bill Would Extend Colorado’s Facial Recognition Task Force House Bill 1468, which … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – May 3, 2024
Suspect Charged After ClubsNSW Data Breach
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged with blackmail in connection with the extensive ClubsNSW data breach. The breach exposed the personal information of over a million individuals who visited clubs across NSW, potentially including … [Read more...] about Suspect Charged After ClubsNSW Data Breach
Microsoft Strengthens Ban on Police Use of Azure AI for Facial Recognition
Microsoft has strengthened its restrictions on the use of its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition purposes by law enforcement, with the updated terms of service explicitly banning US police departments from using integrations for any form of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Strengthens Ban on Police Use of Azure AI for Facial Recognition
Liberia Embarks On National Biometric ID Project
The Government of Liberia, via the National Identification Registry (NIR), is preparing to initiate a comprehensive mass-enrollment program for both citizens and foreign residents into its national biometric identification system. The … [Read more...] about Liberia Embarks On National Biometric ID Project
Proposed Bill Would Extend Colorado’s Facial Recognition Task Force
House Bill 1468, which aims to broaden the responsibilities and membership of the Colorado General Assembly's task force on facial recognition and biometric technologies, has advanced through a committee with a narrow margin of support. … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Would Extend Colorado’s Facial Recognition Task Force
Identity News Digest – May 2, 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: PE Firm Permira to Take Controlling Stake in BioCatch Permira, a global private equity firm, … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – May 2, 2024
NSW Data Breach May Have Impacted a Million Pub and Club Patrons
New South Wales (NSW) authorities are investigating a significant data breach impacting over 1 million patrons of pubs and clubs in the Australian state. The breach centers on sign-in data, potentially exposing sensitive biometric information … [Read more...] about NSW Data Breach May Have Impacted a Million Pub and Club Patrons
UK Comms Regulator Opens OnlyFans Investigation
Ofcom, the UK's regulatory body for communications, has initiated an investigation into OnlyFans, an adult content subscription platform. The probe centers on concerns that the platform may not have sufficient age-verification systems in place, … [Read more...] about UK Comms Regulator Opens OnlyFans Investigation
Prime Real Estate for Biometrics Vendors Opens Up in Virginia
Looking for a new office? Virginia-based RLI Solutions Company, which has specialized in solutions for the industrial, energy, and construction industries, is going bankrupt, and has some prime real estate for sale. In a press release, Hilco … [Read more...] about Prime Real Estate for Biometrics Vendors Opens Up in Virginia
Identity News Digest – April 30, 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: Hong Kong Tech Boffins Look to Biometrics, AI for ‘Smart City’ Boost The Hong Kong Applied … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – April 30, 2024
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