MTA Halts Surveillance Camera Pilot Over China Links, Facial Recognition Concerns
After discovering that a camera vendor has ties to the Chinese government, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that it has…
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Mexico Moves to Establish Biometric Mobile User Registry
Citing an effort to combat crime rates, Mexico’s federal Senate has approved a new bill that would create a national registry of mobile phone users containing…
VSBLTY and RADARApp Bring Smart City Surveillance to Benito Juarez
VSBLTY and RADARApp are extending their smart city surveillance network to the Benito Juarez borough of Mexico City. The network will pair intelligent cameras…
Geutebrück Integrates SAFR Into G-Core VMS
Geutebrück has bolstered its G-Core Video Management System (VMS) with facial recognition technology from SAFR. The integration will provide G-Core users with…
Chinese State Court Reaffirms Facial Recognition Ruling, But Big Questions Remain
A state court in China has reaffirmed a ruling that penalizes a private company for its collection of biometric data, but questions remain about the…
Amazon Demands Delivery Drivers Sign Biometric Consent Form
According to reports from multiple news outlets, retail giant Amazon plans on installing biometrically-enabled cameras in the vehicles of third-party delivery…
UK Combines Biometrics, Surveillance Camera Commissioner Roles
The United Kingdom government has combined the previously separate roles of Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and has found someone…
Moscow Metro to Implement ‘FacePay’ Fare Payment System
According to a recent report from Russian news site Interfax, the Moscow subway is planning on implementing a face biometrics-based contactless payment system…
Delhi Schools Face Pushback Over Face-based Surveillance System
Indian privacy watchdogs are voicing their concerns about a facial recognition program at public schools in Delhi. City officials first disclosed their plans…
Year in Review: Yes, Biometrics Are Controversial
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been breaking down the results of the annual FindBiometrics Year in Review survey, identifying prominent trends, pressing…