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 […]

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’ […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Lightricks, a technology company known for its popular mobile applications such as Facetune, Photoleap, and Videoleap, has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving its alleged violations of Illinois’ […]

The Biometrics Institute has released its sixth State of Biometrics Report, highlighting key trends, challenges, and predictions for the future of biometric technology. With a focus on responsible use, the […]

As the European Union continues its journey toward implementing the long-anticipated biometric entry-exit system, the agency behind much of the technical groundwork is eu-LISA. Created to manage and operate large-scale […]