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TECH5 to Provide Livescan Tech to Virginia Police via $54M Contract

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

Police Scotland is facing criticism over its consideration of implementing live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Chief Constable Jo Farrell recently…

October 7, 2024

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

Police Scotland is exploring the potential use of live facial recognition to identify violent criminals. Chief Constable Jo Farrell stated that assessing such…

September 25, 2024

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Identity News Digest – 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…

June 21, 2024

Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets

Police Scotland has started distributing an information leaflet to all individuals in police custody who have their biometric data collected following an…

June 20, 2024

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

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…

May 15, 2024

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Worldcoin, Metalenz, and Concern Over Cops

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…

March 26, 2024

Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Confirms Police Compliance with Code of Practice

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has published his office’s first annual assessment of law enforcement’s compliance with the Scottish Code of Practice,…

February 13, 2024

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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Raises Concerns About Data Sharing Pilot

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has sent a letter to Bex Smith, Assistant Chief Constable of Police Scotland, outlining concerns about the use of a…

October 17, 2023

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Passkey Support Grows, Startup Funding Flows – Identity News Digest

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…

October 17, 2023

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The Junta Didn’t Pay Its Bills – Identity News Digest

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Blaming…

September 26, 2023

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