Biometrics Play Key Role in World Bank’s Digital ID Plans for Lebanon
The World Bank has published “Lebanon ID Diagnostic” and “Lebanon Digital ID Use Cases” reports to support the design and implementation of digital ID in…
data privacy
Articles tagged with data privacy
After Facebook Settlement, Texas AG Launches Privacy Enforcement Team
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has established a new team that will focus on enforcing the state’s biometric privacy legislation. Paxton stated that any…
Janitorial Services Firm Reaches $1.85M BIPA Settlement
Janitorial, healthcare, and logistics services provider Vonachen Services has reached a $1.85 million settlement in response to a class action lawsuit alleging…
Colorado Amends Privacy Act to Strengthen Biometric Data Protections
The Colorado Privacy Act has been amended with new provisions specific to biometric data, following the signing of HB 1130 by Governor Jared Polis on May 31,…
ICE, CBP Face Lawsuits Over Noncitizen Biometric Data Sharing
A digital rights advocacy group, Access Now, and the Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border…
Worldcoin Upgrades Biometric Processing System, Deletes Old Iris Codes
The Worldcoin Foundation, in collaboration with TACEO, has introduced a new Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) system aimed at enhancing the security and…
Idiap Researchers Take Physics-inspired Approach to Face Generation
New research from the Idiap Research Institute’s Biometrics Security and Privacy group offers a novel and effective approach to synthetic face dataset…
Encryption Startup Niobium Raises $5.5M
Niobium, a custom silicon provider specializing in Zero Trust Computing, has secured $5.5 million in seed funding to further develop and commercialize its…
Identity News Digest – May 10, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: FACEIO…
Judge Dismisses Biometrics Lawsuit Against Madison Square Gardens
A recent New York court decision highlights the ongoing legal complexities surrounding the use of biometric technology by private businesses. It stems from a…