ID Tech Digest – September 16, 2026
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Milwaukee Police Department Weighs Facial Recognition Expansion Amid Public Opposition
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) says it has not decided whether to expand its use of facial recognition technology, citing the need for ongoing public…
House Science Committee Wants Answers from NIST on Facial Recognition Concerns
In a letter addressed to National Institute of Standards and Technology Director Laurie Locascio, three House Republicans have raised concerns regarding the…
Russia Expands Biometric Fare Payment System Beyond Moscow Metro
Russia has begun expanding its facial recognition payment system, known as Face Pay, to subways in cities outside of Moscow, including Kazan and Nizhny…
Advocacy Group Suggests ‘Sabotage’ if German Policing Bill Passes
The German government’s recently proposed “security package” has sparked significant concern among civil rights activists and organizations like Amnesty…
California FRT Opponents Shoot Down Another Regulatory Effort
Another attempt to establish a regulatory framework for the police use of facial recognition in California has failed. California Assembly Bill 1814 (AB 1814)…
Ann Arbor Moves to Restrict Police Use of Facial Recognition
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…
Police to Secure British Grand Prix with FRT
Northamptonshire Police will use facial recognition technology at the British Grand Prix for the second year. The event is expected to draw about 480,000…
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Biometrics Accountability – Identity News Digest
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Error Message Intrigue From a Face-Scanning Vending Machine – Identity News Digest
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