Samsara to Pay $3.95M to Settle Biometric Privacy Lawsuit Over Dash Cams
Fleet technology provider Samsara Inc. has agreed to a $3.95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois’ Biometric Information…
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New Zealand Launches AI Strategy Alongside Privacy Reform Efforts
New Zealand has launched its first national artificial intelligence strategy, outlining principles for responsible AI use while reaffirming commitments to…
Irish Civil Liberties Group Urges Government to Drop Appeal Over Unlawful Biometric Data Collection
Ireland’s leading civil rights organization has urged the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to withdraw its appeal against a major ruling that found the…
World Pauses Iris Scanning in Germany Amid Station Upgrades and Regulatory Review
World (formerly “Worldcoin”), the digital identity and cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has temporarily paused its iris-scanning…
Anonybit and Armatura Expand Partnership to Boost Biometric Security in India and Middle East
Anonybit and Armatura have expanded their strategic partnership to bring secure biometric solutions to markets in India and the Middle East. The collaboration…
Illinois Court Rules BIPA Damages Cap Not Retroactive, Preserving Higher Liability in Older Cases
An Illinois federal district court has ruled that the August 2024 amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which imposes limits on…
Artius.iD and Pod Foods Co. Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Retail Supply Chains
Artius.iD and Pod Foods Co. have announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen cybersecurity across retail supply chain operations. As the retail…
Security Gaps Found in EU Schengen Database Ahead of New Border Systems
Security audits have identified significant vulnerabilities in the Schengen Information System II (SIS II), the European Union’s largest border surveillance…
China Prepares Rollout of National Cyberspace ID for Internet Users
Next week, China will see the launch of a national digital identity credential known as the Cyberspace ID. The new system, governed by the Administrative…
ID Tech Digest – July 1, 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: Saint Anthony…