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…
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U.S. Appeals Court Overturns BIPA Arbitration Demand Against Samsung
In a ruling that marks a significant development in the realm of consumer mass arbitration, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed an earlier…
Identity News Digest – July 5, 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: Is a New…
‘BER Biometrics’ Takes Flight at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
After a successful two-week test phase, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has officially launched its facial recognition service, BER Biometrics, for passengers…
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…
In Texas Biometrics Lawsuit, Google Wants to ‘Investigate the Investigator’
Texas has requested a judge to block Google from questioning the state and its legal team in a lawsuit accusing the company of unlawfully collecting biometric…
Identity News Digest – June 26, 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: Bundestag…
APRA Changes Provoke Criticism Ahead of Committee Markup
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) is set to be introduced in the House of Representatives, but recent revisions to the bill have sparked criticism from…
U.S. Commerce Dept. Bans Use of Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products
The U.S. Commerce Department has banned the sale of cybersecurity products from Russia-based Kaspersky Labs. The department cites the company’s ties to the…
Judge Sides with Microsoft in Biometric Privacy Suit Over Illicit Image Scans
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that X (formerly Twitter) violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) through its use of…