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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Media Editing App Maker Settles BIPA Lawsuit for Nearly $4.5M
Lightricks, a technology company known for its popular mobile applications such as Facetune, Photoleap, and Videoleap, has reached a settlement in a…
Biometrics Institute Highlights Privacy, AI, and Ethical Challenges in Latest Report
The Biometrics Institute has released its sixth State of Biometrics Report, highlighting key trends, challenges, and predictions for the future of biometric…
Building Trust in Biometrics: Inside eu-LISA’s Role in Securing Europe’s Borders
As the European Union continues its journey toward implementing the long-anticipated biometric entry-exit system, the agency behind much of the technical…