Ireland’s Justice Minister Gets Green Light for Police Facial Recognition Bill
Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has received government approval to publish legislation – the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording…
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Biometric and Digital ID Projects Get Going Around the World – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Indian…
Legislation Under Scrutiny in Canada and the Caribbean – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Trinidadian…
Japanese Researchers Make Case for Breath Biometrics
A team of researchers from Japan’s Kyushu University have come up with a novel form of biometric authentication. The team’s technique creates a biometric…
Ukrainian Officials Have Used Clearview Biometric Tech to Scan Thousands of Russian Soldiers
Clearview AI and Ukrainian officials have provided more details about the use of the former’s facial recognition in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Their…
UNCHR Uses Biometrics to Register Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is moving forward with a large-scale refugee registration drive in Pakistan. The Documentation Renewal and Information…
Policy Experts Raise Concerns About Afghanistan’s Biometric Databases
Policy and technology experts have added another wrinkle to the evolving identity crisis in Afghanistan. The story started to take shape a couple of weeks ago,…
Taliban Captures Biometric Devices Left Behind by US Military
The Taliban’s recent offensive in Afghanistan has raised serious concerns about the US government’s careless use of biometric technologies. Security experts…
Tencent Uses Facial Recognition to Limit Kids’ Video Game Time in China
The Chinese gaming giant Tencent will be using facial recognition technology to limit the amount of time that minors spend in front of a screen. The new…
Dominica Announces Formal Launch of New Biometric Passport
The Caribbean Commonwealth of Dominica will soon be rolling out a new biometric passport for its citizens. The document will formally debut on July 19.…