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…
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ID Tech Digest – June 30, 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: Bhutan’s Digital…
Hong Kong Plans 7,000 SmartView CCTV Cameras with Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Debate
Hong Kong authorities have announced plans to expand their citywide CCTV network under the SmartView program, aiming for as many as 7,000 surveillance cameras…
Retailer Iceland Trials Facial Recognition at Two UK Stores to Address Surge in Retail Crime
UK supermarket chain Iceland has begun testing facial recognition technology at two stores in northern England as part of its efforts to reduce retail crime.…
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…
California Court Blocks Clearview AI’s Free Speech Defense in Privacy Case
Clearview AI has suffered a legal setback in California after a state appeals court ruled that the company cannot use free speech protections to avoid a…
Corsight AI Advocates for Real-Time Surveillance Tools After Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
A recent deadly shooting outside Washington D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum has prompted renewed calls for advanced surveillance tools, as law enforcement…
Alberta Court Upholds Ban on Clearview AI Facial Recognition Services
An Alberta court has upheld a provincial order banning Clearview AI from offering its facial recognition services in the province, rejecting the company’s…
Biometrics Institute Members Call for Consistent Standards on Facial Recognition in Public Spaces
The Biometrics Institute has issued a renewed call for consistent standards governing the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) across both public and…