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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Calls for Comprehensive Biometric Data Retention Policy

October 31, 2024

A recent report highlights the need for Police Scotland to establish a dedicated policy on biometric data retention, urging a thorough and evidence-based review of current practices. Released jointly by […]

ID Tech Digest – October 7, 2024

October 7, 2024

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: Orgs Should Use Biometrics and AI […]

Concerns Raised Over Police Scotland’s Consideration of Live Facial Recognition Technology

October 7, 2024

Police Scotland is facing criticism over its consideration of implementing live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Chief Constable Jo Farrell recently expressed a desire to “open up conversations” about using artificial […]

Police Scotland Mulls Live Facial Recognition as Essex Cops Make More Arrests

September 25, 2024

Police Scotland is exploring the potential use of live facial recognition to identify violent criminals. Chief Constable Jo Farrell stated that assessing such technology is part of the force’s duty […]

Identity News Digest – June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Judge Sides with Microsoft in Biometric Privacy […]

Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets

June 20, 2024

Police Scotland has started distributing an information leaflet to all individuals in police custody who have their biometric data collected following an arrest, in an initiative resulting from recommendations made […]

Scotland ‘Leading the Way’ in Police Biometrics, Watchdog Says

May 15, 2024

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner says his office’s approach to regulating the police use of biometric tech is working. In an article for the magazine FutureScot, Dr. Brian Plastow says his […]

Worldcoin, Metalenz, and Concern Over Cops

March 26, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Flags Vast Biometrics Collections […]

Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Confirms Police Compliance with Code of Practice

February 13, 2024

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has published his office’s first annual assessment of law enforcement’s compliance with the Scottish Code of Practice, determining that Police Scotland has checked all the boxes. The Code […]

Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Raises Concerns About Data Sharing Pilot

October 17, 2023

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has sent a letter to Bex Smith, Assistant Chief Constable of Police Scotland, outlining concerns about the use of a U.S.-based cloud solution for storing sensitive […]

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