NYCLU Finds New York Schools Not Sticking to Facial Recognition Ban
A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) suggests that the state’s Education Department (NYSED) is flagrantly ignoring a 2020 law that bans…
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School District’s Facial Recognition Procurement Process Was Neither Competitive Nor Illegal: Audit
The New York State Comptroller’s Office has ruled that the Lockport City School District’s facial recognition procurement process was neither transparent nor…
Innovative Technology Trials Privacy-Oriented Access System at UK Primary School
Innovative Technology has enabled face-based access control for teachers and staff at the St. Alban’s Catholic Primary School in Warrington, England. The…
North Ayrshire Suspends Controversial In-school Face Payments Program
The North Ayrshire Council is already suspending a new face-based payments system in response to pressure from British authorities and privacy advocates. The…
Information Commissioner’s Office Objects to Face-Based Payment System in UK Schools
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is already raising concerns about a new face-based payments system in the UK. The system allows students to pay…
British Schools Use Facial Recognition for Kids’ School Lunch Payments
A British school district is rolling out a new biometric payments system at its cafeterias. The system is now live at nine schools in North Ayrshire, and uses…
NY Judge Dismisses Facial Recognition Lawsuit After New Law Makes it Redundant
A New York State Supreme Court judge has thrown out a facial recognition lawsuit against the Lockport City School District. The lawsuit was originally filed by…
Delhi Schools Face Pushback Over Face-based Surveillance System
Indian privacy watchdogs are voicing their concerns about a facial recognition program at public schools in Delhi. City officials first disclosed their plans…
Florida College Adopts BIO-key’s PortalGuard Solution
Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) has become BIO-key’s newest PortalGuard customer in the education industry. The school will be using the identity and…
Another Trio of Academic Institutions Opt for BIO-key’s PortalGuard SSO Solution
Biometrics specialist BIO-key’s PortalGuard Identity and Access Management solution is now finding its way into three more academic institutions, thanks to a…