Two More Parents Join Biometric Privacy Lawsuit Against New York School District
Two more parents have joined the NYCLU’s lawsuit against the New York State Education Department and the Lockport City School District. The plaintiffs are…
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Rite Aid Used Biometric Surveillance in 200 Stores: Reuters
A recent investigative report by Reuters found that American drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp had been using facial recognition technology in 200 of its stores…
Facebook Returns with Increased Settlement in BIPA Case
Social media giant Facebook has brought forth an adjusted settlement claim to a U.S. District Court for a lawsuit filed against it earlier this year for…
DHS Worried About Face Masks Thwarting Biometric Facial Recognition: Leaked Docs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is complaining that COVID-19 is limiting the utility of its surveillance apparatus. The agency takes particular…
Security Researchers Suggest Chinese Authorities Could Collect Biometric Data of TikTok Users
A pair of computer security experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, are raising concerns regarding the safety of data collected from…
Face Biometrics Company SAFR Aims for Middle East Growth with New Office, VP
“SAFR’s flagship technology revolves around the use of facial recognition to identify individuals in security camera feeds.” SAFR, RealNetworks’ facial…
RealNetworks Unveils New Biometric App for AXIS Cameras
RealNetworks has released a new version of its SAFR facial recognition solution that is compatible with the AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP). The new…
Report Suggests China is Building a Massive DNA Database
The New York Times is reporting that the Chinese government is quietly collecting DNA samples from its male citizens to build a giant genetic database. The…
Australian Rights Commissioner Calls for Better Biometric Facial Recognition Legislation
Edward Santow is asking Australian lawmakers to pass more stringent facial recognition regulations. Santow is the country’s Human Rights Commissioner, and…
In Wake of Clearview AI, Another Biometric Web Trawler Draws Criticism
“…PimEyes currently has only 6,000 users signed up, with 350 enrolled in a premium version of the service.” Despite a small user base, a web-based facial…