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…
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Jumio Warns About Bias and Credential Stuffing in 2021 Identity Predictions
Jumio has released a series of predictions for the identity verification industry in 2021. The company noted that fraud rates were up 60 percent during the…
Report: Huawei and Megvii Designed Facial Recognition System to Target Uighur Minorities
The Washington Post has obtained a report that indicates that Huawei and Megvii worked together to build a surveillance system that would identify members of…
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…
UK Regulator Determines Onfido’s Anti-Bias Biometrics Research is in Public Interest
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its final report for the Regulatory Sandbox project with Onfido. The digital identity specialist…
NTT Data Survey Finds Most Executives Ignorant of AI Ethical Concerns
NTT Data Services has released a new study that suggests that many businesses are completely unaware of the ethical challenges facing AI developers. The…
Canadian Law Clinic Asks for Moratorium on Use of Face Biometrics at the Border
The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) is asking the Canadian government to suspend the use of facial recognition…
Detroit Makes Controversial Decision to Extend Police Facial Recognition Contract
The Detroit City Council has voted to extend its facial recognition contract with DataWorks Plus. The measure passed by a 6-3 vote, and will allow the Detroit…
LAPD Retracts Previous Statements, Admits to Use of Biometric Facial Recognition
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is coming under fire for its widespread and flagrantly deceptive facial recognition practices. The news comes after a…
Pittsburgh City Council Close to Approving Law Enforcement Biometrics Bill
A preliminary vote by Pittsburgh City Council has paved the way for a new bill requiring law enforcement to seek Council approval before the purchase of facial…