Bavaria’s Minister of Interior Pushes for Biometric Surveillance
The Bavarian police may soon be equipped with live facial recognition technology in public spaces, according to a proposal by Bavaria’s Interior Minister…
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Former UK Biometrics Commissioner Named CEO of Police Digital Service
The Police Digital Service (PDS) has appointed former UK government biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Tony Eastaugh as its interim Chief…
Biometrics Institute Charts Growth of Multimodal Biometrics, Rising Influence of AI
The Biometrics Institute’s latest research reveals six percent growth in multimodal biometrics in 2024, highlighting the industry’s shift towards using…
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner Resigns
The United Kingdom’s Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has abruptly announced his resignation, jolting the country’s regulatory landscape for…
Azerbaijan Looks for Assistance with Digital ID Effort
Azerbaijan is looking to advance its digital transformation by implementing digital IDs through its “mygov” platform, as announced by the country’s Innovation…
Columbia County Implements Facial Recognition Alongside New Privacy Policies
Columbia County, New York, has announced new facial recognition and privacy policies alongside upgrades to its surveillance camera system, which now includes…
Judge Halts Kenya’s Digital ID Effort, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The rollout of Kenya’s new digital identity system, Maisha Namba, has been temporarily halted by the country’s High Court following a legal challenge. Justice…
Trampoline Park Reaches $1M Settlement of BIPA Lawsuit
Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park company, has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed under Illinois’ Biometric…
British High School Gets Formal Reprimand Over Facial Recognition Use
Chelmer Valley High School in Chelmsford, Essex, has received a formal reprimand from the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for using facial…
TECH5 Looks to Template Protection with New ISO 30136-compliant Solution
TECH5 has developed new biometric template protection technology, aiming to secure a particularly sensitive part of any biometric identity system. The company…