ID Tech Digest – January 17, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Romania Orders Mobile Fingerprint Readers for […]
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ID Tech Digest – December 20, 2024
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: NEXT FAP30 Fingerprint Sensor Sees ‘Strong […]
NZ Privacy Commissioner Opens Public Consultation on Biometrics Code
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has initiated a public consultation on a proposed biometrics code aimed at strengthening regulations around high-risk applications while removing a previously suggested prohibition on […]
CJEU Rules Against Bulgaria’s Biometric Data Collection Practices
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered a pivotal judgment against Bulgaria’s biometric data collection practices, emphasizing the necessity for authorities to justify such data collection […]
Finding GDPR Violations, Italian Regulator Preemptively Prohibits Firm’s Use of Facial Recognition
Italy’s Data Protection Authority (DPA or simply “Garante”) has fined Delivery Hero-owned Foodinho 5 million euros (about $5.2 million) for violating privacy laws in its handling of over 35,000 riders’ […]
Kenya Drops IMEI Declaration for Tourists, Focuses on Residents and Importers
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reversed its requirement for tourists and short-term visitors to declare their mobile devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers when entering the country. The […]
Apple Adds Face ID Authentication for Trusted Computers in iOS 18.2 Beta
Apple has introduced a new Face ID authentication option in iOS 18.2 Beta 2 that allows users to trust computers using facial recognition instead of entering their device passcode. The […]
Tencent, Visa to Pilot Palm-based Payments in Singapore
Tencent and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to implement palm recognition payment technology in Singapore, marking a significant development in the country’s biometric payment landscape. The initiative, unveiled at […]
ID Tech Digest – November 4, 2024
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: authID Secures $10M Deal to Provide […]
Facial Recognition Nabs Individuals Connected to Serious Crimes in Latest Essex Arrests
Essex Police recently made seven arrests in Southend using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology, continuing its successful use in combating crime. The arrests occurred between October 13 and 21, 2024, […]
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