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Wegmans Confirms Facial Recognition Use at NYC Stores Amid Privacy Concerns

Wegmans Food Markets sparked privacy concerns in early January when signs at its New York City stores revealed the grocery chain uses facial recognition…

January 19, 2026

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EPIC Urges USCIS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Expanding “Collection and Use of Biometrics,” Including DNA

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has submitted comments opposing a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rulemaking titled…

January 15, 2026

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ID Tech Digest – October 9, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: RSA’s 2026 ID IQ…

October 9, 2025

iDenfy Extends Reach in Crypto Market with GlolinkOTC Partnership

Bitcoin Depot Mandates Universal ID Verification for All ATM Transactions

Bitcoin Depot now requires ID verification for all Bitcoin ATM transactions, a proactive compliance move exceeding federal KYC/AML mandates to enhance…

October 9, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – September 19, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Kmart Found in…

September 19, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – July 1, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Saint Anthony…

July 1, 2025

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Met Police Accessed Controversial Face Search Site, Documents Reveal

London’s Metropolitan Police are facing privacy concerns after a Freedom of Information request exposed that officers accessed the controversial facial…

May 6, 2024

CIPL Report Calls for Risk-Based Approach to Biometrics Regulation

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) has released a report addressing the complex landscape of biometric technology regulation. The report…

May 3, 2024

Shanghai University Researchers Claim Success in Quantum Hack of RSA Encryption

NSW Data Breach May Have Impacted a Million Pub and Club Patrons

New South Wales (NSW) authorities are investigating a significant data breach impacting over 1 million patrons of pubs and clubs in the Australian state. The…

May 2, 2024

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Major BIPA Amendment Passes House Committee

A proposed amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act — commonly known simply as BIPA — was passed by the state House Judiciary-Civil…

May 2, 2024

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