Police Scotland is facing criticism over its consideration of implementing live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Chief Constable Jo Farrell recently expressed a desire to “open up conversations” about using artificial […]

Maryland has implemented a new model policy for the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies, but it has come under criticism for not including additional safeguards sought […]

The Conservative Party of Canada has introduced a proposed online harms bill that aims to counter the Liberal government’s current digital legislation. The proposed bill, championed by MP Michelle Rempel […]

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Illinois Appeals Court Rules Lloyd’s Insurers Not […]

The German government’s recently proposed “security package” has sparked significant concern among civil rights activists and organizations like Amnesty International and the Chaos Computer Club (CCC), with some advocating for […]

For the first time, police in Hampshire, United Kingdom, will use facial recognition technology, deploying it across four locations: Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, and Winchester. The live facial recognition system will […]

The Bavarian police may soon be equipped with live facial recognition technology in public spaces, according to a proposal by Bavaria’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU). Herrmann advocates for the […]

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: U.S. Commerce Dept. Bans Use of Kaspersky […]

A ‘Five Eyes’ data-sharing scheme has dramatically expanded in recent years with little oversight, according to a new investigative report from RNZ. What began as a system to verify the […]

Ann Arbor, Michigan, has moved to restrict the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, declaring it a threat to civil rights and liberties. On June 3, 2024, the […]