Irish Data Protection Commissioner Opens EU Investigation Into Ryanair’s Use of Facial Recognition
Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has initiated an EU-wide investigation into Ryanair’s use of facial recognition technology for identity…
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Trinidad and Tobago to Implement e-Passports, Digital Travel Forms
Trinidad and Tobago will soon implement e-passports and digital embarking/disembarking forms, as announced by Finance Minister Colm Imbert during the budget…
Colorado AG Proposes Amendments to Privacy Act, Including Biometric Data Regulations
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office has published proposed draft amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rules, focusing on new regulations for…
‘RAMBO’ Cyberattack Can Steal Biometric Data from an Air-gapped Network
A newly discovered cyberattack method, called RAMBO (Radiation of Air-gapped Memory Bus for Offense), uses radio signals emitted from a computer’s RAM to steal…
B-FY Plans U.S. Launch of ‘Authentication-as-a-Service’ Solution
Spanish technology firm B-FY will introduce its new Authentication-as-a-Service (AaaS) solution to the U.S. market at the Identity Week event in Washington,…
eu-LISA Head Offers Update on Biometric Border System ‘Launching Nov 2024’
Another European Union official has offered an update on the bloc’s forthcoming biometric border control system. Marili Männik, the interim Executive Director…
Mauritius Launches Digital ID as Part of Digital Transformation Strategy
Mauritius has officially launched its Mobil ID digital identity card, marking a major step in the nation’s digital transition. The Mobil ID, developed in…
Identity News Digest – September 3, 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: Academics…
Dutch Regulator Slaps Clearview AI with €30+ Millions in Fines and Penalties
Clearview AI has been fined €30.5 million ($33.7 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for creating what the agency described as an illegal…
US Pushes EU for Biometric Data Pipeline
The United States is pressuring the European Union to establish a framework for the continuous and systematic transfer of biometric data, including…