Breached CBP Data Used to Train Biometric Face Matching: Report
“The CBP said that the subcontractor had transferred the image data to its own network, violating security rules, and that its own systems were not affected in…
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NY Police Commissioner Defends the Use of Biometric Facial Recognition
New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill has taken to the New York Times to try to dispel the public’s concerns about facial recognition technology. In…
Microsoft Takes Down Open Source Face Database
Microsoft’s MS Celeb dataset of face images has been quietly taken down by the company. The open source dataset has been used to train and test facial…
BioCatch Details Major Identity and Privacy Trends in the Biometrics Industry
The BioCatch Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer traces the evolution of identity, privacy, and design BioCatch’s Frances Zelazny has shared some insights in…
ZoOm 3D Biometric Face Authentication Protects ZenGo Cryptocurrency Wallet
“We encourage you to test the system for yourself by trying to restore your account with a picture or video of your face. It will fail, and you can rest […]
Yoti Commits to Biometrics Institute’s Seven Ethical Principles
Yoti has come out in support of the Biometrics Institute’s seven ethical principles for biometrics. The recently published principles are designed to guide…
NEC Reaffirms its Commitment to AI Privacy and Human Rights
The NEC Corporation has established a set of human rights principles to guide its business decisions when using biometrics and artificial intelligence. The…
SecureRedact Makes Videos Anonymous with Facial De-Recognition
When it comes to facial recognition, most providers are trying to make it easier to identify individual faces in a crowd. With the launch of SecureRedact,…
Biometrics Institute Publishes Ethical Guideline Based on Seven Principles
The Biometrics Institute has issued seven ethical principles meant to serve as a guideline for how contemporary biometrics technology should be deployed. The…
Users Happy to Trade Personal Data for Convenience and Security: Report
People are more than happy to share their personal data, just as long as they’re getting something in return. That’s the main takeaway from Experian’s Global…