LAPD Retracts Previous Statements, Admits to Use of Biometric Facial Recognition
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is coming under fire for its widespread and flagrantly deceptive facial recognition practices. The news comes after a…
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Pittsburgh City Council Close to Approving Law Enforcement Biometrics Bill
A preliminary vote by Pittsburgh City Council has paved the way for a new bill requiring law enforcement to seek Council approval before the purchase of facial…
Bid on NZ Police Biometrics System Raises Concerns About Chinese Tech Provider
Another Chinese tech company could be facing international backlash after bidding on a support contract for New Zealand’s new police facial recognition system.…
IBM Urges Commerce Dept. to Restrict Sale of Facial Recognition to Repressive Regimes
IBM has come out in favor of restricting the export of facial recognition technologies to oppressive regimes. As Reuters reports, IBM’s statement is in…
Portland Facial Recognition Ban Extends Across Government and Private Sector
“The ban will takes effect immediately with respect to government departments, while private organizations have until January 1, 2020, to comply.” City…
FBI Upgrades Iris, Face Biometrics Tech
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that an iris recognition pilot project that dates back to 2013 is expected to become a fully operation…
Biometric Facial Recognition Solution Focused on African Faces Wins Acclaim
Charlette N’Guessan, a young engineer from Ghana, is the first woman to be awarded the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, an award founded and supported…
New Zealand Police Developing Biometric CCTV Scanning System
According to an investigative report from news site RNZ, police in New Zealand have invested $9 million in a biometric facial recognition solution provided by…
SIA Outlines Its Biometric Facial Recognition Principles
The Security Industry Association has announced the release of its new policy principles meant to guide the development and deployment of facial recognition…
Pittsburgh Councillor Moves to Ban Police Use of Biometric Facial Recognition Tech
Pittsburgh city councillor Corey O’Connor has introduced legislation that, if passed, would ban the city’s Public Safety Department (PPSD) from using facial…