Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh New Facial Recognition Restrictions After Hearing
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, following a legislative hearing held…
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Bedfordshire Police Weigh Live Facial Recognition Rollout Amid National Debate
Bedfordshire Police may soon join the growing number of UK forces deploying live facial recognition (LFR) technology, potentially rolling it out on local…
Lowy Institute Warns of Governance Gaps in AI Surveillance Across Asia-Pacific
A new analysis article published in The Interpreter, the Lowy Institute’s commentary platform, warns of a dangerous “governance vacuum” in artificial…
China Prepares Rollout of National Cyberspace ID for Internet Users
Next week, China will see the launch of a national digital identity credential known as the Cyberspace ID. The new system, governed by the Administrative…
UK Government Signals New Facial Recognition Law for Police as Privacy Debate Intensifies
The UK government has indicated plans to introduce legislation regulating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, responding to…
Facial Recognition Leads to Three Arrests in London as UK Surveillance Expands
The Metropolitan Police arrested three individuals in Ealing, West London last week, following a live facial recognition (LFR) deployment, underscoring the…
Ontario Watchdog Finds University of Waterloo Violated Privacy Law With Face-Detecting Vending Machines
The University of Waterloo violated Ontario’s privacy legislation by allowing vending machines equipped with face detection software to operate on campus…
Scotland Split Over Police Facial Recognition as Public Survey Shows 49-48 Divide
A recent survey conducted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority reveals a near-even split in public opinion over the potential introduction of…
New Orleans Council Weighs Expanding Police Facial Recognition Powers
The New Orleans City Council is reevaluating its 2022 facial recognition ordinance, a move spurred by recent public safety incidents, including last month’s…
Alabama Begins Mandatory Biometric Collection from Undocumented Immigrants
Alabama’s new law requiring biometric data collection from undocumented immigrants officially took effect at the start of this month. The legislation, known as…