NYPD Deletes Illegal Database of Juvenile Fingerprints
The New York Police Department has finally finished deleting what was an illegal database of fingerprints obtained from juvenile offenders more than two years…
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India’s Privacy Advocates Voice Concerns About Biometric Surveillance Contract
Indian privacy advocates are once again voicing their concerns as the government of India prepares to hand out a landmark contract for a national facial…
Hong Kong Police Refuse to Confirm or Deny Use of Facial Recognition on Protestors
Hong Kong police have access to facial recognition technology, but it isn’t clear if they have deployed it in their response to ongoing public protests,…
Michigan Lawmakers Call for Examination of Facial Recognition and Racial Bias
Detroit lawmakers are expressing concern about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology. City council member Roy McCalister, Jr. will be…
Welsh Police Forces Debut Mobile Fingerprint Technology
Biometrics News – Fingerprint Recognition Two police forces in Wales have begun using INK Biometrics (Identity Not Known) in the field in a pilot project that…
Good ID Highlights Need for Policies that Limit Police Use of Facial Recognition
Law enforcement’s unmonitored use of facial recognition technology has come under increasing scrutiny in the past few months. Bernie Sanders has echoed San…
Chinese Researchers Develop 500MP Camera System That Can Image Tens of Thousands
“… at least one of the researchers involved in the project has highlighted its potential use for police in monitoring crowds…” Chinese researchers have…
Detroit Officials Reach Compromise on Police Use of Facial Recognition
City officials in Detroit have come to a compromise on police use of facial recognition technology, with an oversight committee clearing it for criminal…
California Legislature Approves 3-Year Moratorium on Police Use of Face-Scanning Body Cams
“It’s worth noting that this latest state legislation is concerned specifically with the use of facial recognition technology through police-worn body…
Sri Lanka Police Introduce Plan for Face-Based Surveillance System
Sri Lanka police are planning to roll out a new face recognition surveillance system in an effort to track down wanted criminals. The system was discussed with…