UK’s Biometrics Commissioner Calls for More Transparency from Home Office
The UK’s Biometrics Commissioner is not satisfied with the recently published Home Office Biometrics Strategy. In a formal response to the Strategy, which was…
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Biometric Surveillance Specialist to Bring Face Scanning to London Stadium
Israel-based AnyVision says it’s bringing biometric entry to a sports stadium in London this summer, but it’s not saying which one. As the Evening Standard…
UK Tax Authority Under Fire Over Use of Voice Biometrics
“The HMRC, for its part, has responded to the criticism by noting that registration in its voice authentication system is voluntary, that identifying…
IDEMIA to Bring Biometrics Demos to the Heart of London
IDEMIA is looking to raise its profile in the UK with a new “Pop-Up Innovation Center” that will be situated in the Queen Elizabeth II Center. That’s right in…
IDEMIA Wins 5-Year UK Fingerprint Matching Contract
“IDEMIA’s fingerprint matching service will primarily be used by domestic law enforcement agencies, as well as border control and immigration authorities…” The…
UK Police Face Legal Challenges Over Use of Facial Recognition
Police authorities in the UK are being challenged over their use of public surveillance systems based on facial recognition technology. An organization called…
Gatwick Airport to Launch End-to-End Biometric Processing System
“The companies anticipate the participation of about 10,000 passengers, who will have the opportunity to enjoy expedited, automated airport screening via…
UK Police to Use Mobile Fingerprint Scanning System in the Field
Police in the UK are about to trial a mobile fingerprint matching system aimed at making it easier to identify criminals and wanted suspects in the field. It…