Revised Massachusetts Legislation Eases Police Biometrics Restrictions
The Massachusetts State Senate has passed a revised version of a police reform bill that was initially passed earlier this month. The revisions became…
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Facial Recognition in the Spotlight: This Week’s Top Biometrics Stories
Facial recognition is the star of the show in this week’s roundup of FindBiometrics’ top biometrics stories – though it does make a little space for a…
Are You Comfortable with Your Government’s Use of Biometrics?
The annual FindBiometrics Year in Review survey is now open, offering industry insiders the opportunity to share their views on some of the most important…
Co-op Quietly Installed Biometric Facial Recognition Cameras at UK Grocery Stores
A division of the Co-op grocery chain in the UK is facing scrutiny after deploying a face-based surveillance system at a handful of its stores. The facial…
UK Commissioner Calls for More Rigorous Oversight of Police Facial Recognition Systems
The UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) has released new best practices guidelines for police departments that want to use facial recognition…
Recruitment of Scotland’s First Biometrics Commissioner Gets Underway
The Scottish Parliament has announced that it is officially accepting applications for the country’s first ever Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, a role whose…
Chinese Real Estate Agents Use Biometric Facial Recognition to Identify Clients
Chinese citizens are once again expressing their concerns about the widespread use of facial recognition. The latest controversy occurred in the private…
Corsight Launches Mask-Ready Biometric Solution
Corsight AI has moved forward with the official launch of its facial recognition solution. The company’s algorithm was designed to work particularly well in…
Pay-for-Play Service Offers Unregulated Access to Moscow’s Biometric Facial Recognition System
An apparent pay-for-play service has raised serious concerns about the integrity of Moscow’s facial recognition system. The network was launched back in…
Army Wants to Monitor Children with Biometric Facial Recognition
The US Army is hoping to use facial recognition technology to monitor children in its Child Development Centers (CDCs). The organization does not yet have a…