Canada Issues Final Guidance on Biometric Data Use for Public and Private Sectors
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has released comprehensive new guidance for the use of biometric technologies, setting out strict…
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NZ Grocery Chain Says FRT Prevented 130 Serious Incidents
A six-month trial of facial recognition technology at 25 Foodstuffs North Island supermarkets in New Zealand has yielded positive early results, with the…
Five Eyes Data-Sharing Has Dramatically Expanded with Limited Oversight: Report
A ‘Five Eyes’ data-sharing scheme has dramatically expanded in recent years with little oversight, according to a new investigative report from RNZ. What began…
Police in Greater Toronto Area Get Face-based Search Capabilities
Two police services in the Greater Toronto Area, the York Regional Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service, have begun using facial recognition…
Bermuda Human Rights Watchdog Raises FRT Concerns
The implementation of facial-recognition technology as part of Bermuda’s new security camera network has raised privacy and human rights concerns. The Bermuda…
Navigating Laws and Reading Brainwaves – 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: Attorneys…
NZ Privacy Commissioner to Publish Draft Biometrics Code in Early 2024
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster, has announced an upcoming consultation on new rules specifically tailored for the management of biometric…
An RFP for Horse Safety Tech – 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: Proposed…