South Africa’s Biometric Registration Plan Draws Concern from Privacy Advocates
Privacy advocates are already pushing back against South Africa’s proposed biometric registration plan. Under the new policy, the government would collect…
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AnyVision Emphasizes Need for Ethical and Unbiased Facial Recognition Systems
AnyVision has detailed some of the steps that technology developers need to take to make sure that their facial recognition solutions are both ethical and…
EFF Recaps the Major Facial Recognition Laws Passed in 2020
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has recapped some of the key 2020 milestones in the battle against face-based surveillance. The organization called…
Public and Private Parties Push for Police Facial Recognition in the UK
Credas and the UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner are among those asking for clearer guidelines for the public use of facial recognition in the country. The…
China Promises Better Privacy Protections in New Law
China’s Legislative Affairs Commission has offered a more detailed look at its proposed Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). The PIPL is intended to…
Co-op Quietly Installed Biometric Facial Recognition Cameras at UK Grocery Stores
A division of the Co-op grocery chain in the UK is facing scrutiny after deploying a face-based surveillance system at a handful of its stores. The facial…
Chinese City Suspends Biometric Toilet Paper Program
Dongguan city has suspended its use of facial recognition in public restrooms. The city had been using facial recognition to limit the amount of toilet paper…
UK Commissioner Calls for More Rigorous Oversight of Police Facial Recognition Systems
The UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) has released new best practices guidelines for police departments that want to use facial recognition…
Gartner Offers Ethical Advice for Those Using Biometric Facial Recognition
Gartner has released a set of guidelines for organizations that are considering the use of facial recognition. The organization notes that the use of facial…
Brazil Trials Biometric Pension Management System
The Brazilian government will be using facial recognition to verify the identities of pensioners in the country. The program specifically concerns retired…