Discord Tests Face Scanning and ID Upload for Age Verification in UK and Australia
Discord has launched a limited trial of a new age verification system in the United Kingdom and Australia, requiring select users to confirm their age through…
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China Bans Mandatory Facial Recognition for Business ID Verification
China’s cybersecurity regulators have announced new rules that will prohibit companies from compelling individuals to use facial recognition for identity…
Pentagon Cancels $96M Biometric Ring Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
[Editor’s Note (April 10, 2025): This article has been updated to reflect the Defense Health Agency’s official explanation for the contract cancellation, which…
SwingHub Implements Facial Recognition System to Block Registered Offenders, Reports Early Success
Social networking platform SwingHub has announced the successful implementation of a facial recognition system developed in partnership with the UK Offenders…
Georgia Expands Surveillance Network Amid Privacy and Security Concerns
A new report from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Tbilisi bureau has revealed a significant expansion of Georgia’s surveillance infrastructure, raising…
French Privacy Regulator CNIL Distinguishes Technical Permissions from GDPR Consent
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has issued new guidance clarifying the distinction between technical permissions and user consent under the General…
Google Delays Chrome Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out to 2025 Amid Regulatory Concerns
Google has announced a delay until 2025 for phasing out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, along with modifications to its original strategy. The…
Colorado Updates Privacy Act with New Biometric Data Rules
Colorado has proposed significant amendments to its Privacy Act (CPA) rules, introducing new requirements for biometric data handling and enhanced protections…
Photobucket Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over AI Data Sale Plans
Photo-sharing platform Photobucket is facing a class action lawsuit over its recent privacy policy update, which disclosed plans to sell users’ photos and…
Georgia Tech Unveils ‘Chameleon’ AI System to Block Unauthorized Facial Recognition
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed an AI system called Chameleon that creates invisible digital masks to protect personal photos from unauthorized…