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Carmakers in Germany, China, Abu Dhabi build biometrics into updates
Cars keep getting smarter as automakers and tech companies across the globe explore the use of biometrics to improve drivers' experience, augment automated systems and assist law enforcement. In the...
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Stamps and surveillance: Macron seeks to delay EES biometrics until after...
French president Emmanuel Macron intends to delay the introduction of the biometric Entry Exist System (EES) until after the Paris Olympics in August 2024, reports the UK’s Telegraph. Meanwhile, 38...
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What manuals don’t say about life with a facial recognition video doorbell
Some consumer electronics makers try to get ahead of surprises by writing in a manual about some possible non-satisfying features that buyers might encounter upon using their purchase. Buyers of...
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Face biometrics market reacts to geopolitical, ethical pressures
Face biometrics supply chain decisions and certifications, implementations and contracts for government digital identity schemes are the top themes of the most-read articles on Biometric Update over...
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France adopts AI surveillance bill ahead of 2024 Olympics, drawing controversy
The French legislature on Thursday passed a highly debated bill that will give police the authority to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for surveillance purposes. The move comes ahead of the...
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Facewatch gets UK Code of Practice certification for live retail facial...
Facewatch’s live facial recognition for retail theft prevention has been declared compliant with the UK’s Surveillance Camera Code of Practice (SCCP), the company has announced. The compliance...
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UK police infrequently following facial recognition transparency recommendations
Many police forces in the UK are falling short of the regulatory and ethical obligations they take on when deploying facial recognition. The claims come from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera...
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Russia allegedly using facial recognition to preventatively detain protesters
What remained of the right to protest and express political opinions in Russia appears to be a casualty of the country’s war with Ukraine, and a new report claims that facial recognition is being used...
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India study shows half fine with surveillance, one-fifth unaware
A new report on surveillance technology in India has uncovered a high level of public support for certain forms of government surveillance, including facial recognition, but also a lack of awareness...
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i-PRO reports business, product strides in first year as independent AI...
i-PRO, a company that detached from Panasonic a year ago, has reported impressive business growth figures and innovation strides in the digital security and surveillance industry as it works to...
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Aggressive automation stance in NY pays off for vendors
New York City's mayor has a message for companies selling technology that might help crime rates to continue to fall: Welcome. Anyone opposing biometric surveillance, four-legged drones and vehicle...
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Canadian provincial privacy commissioner chides major retailer for biometrics...
At least four British Columbia locations of iconic national retailer Canadian Tire failed to show a reasonable purpose for their deployment of facial recognition, in the opinion of Privacy...
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Market response to biometric surveillance demand includes tools for privacy...
The demand for advanced surveillance technology is on the rise, but also accompanied by technologies that enable regulatory compliance and privacy protection. An ongoing controversy around theft...
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Pakistan province plans $5.5M tender for security cameras with facial...
The government of the Pakistan province of Sindh has approved the budget for an installation of biometric cameras to increase the security of toll booths across the province, reports Pakistan Today....
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Facial recognition shows up in public housing, small cities
The race to make biometric surveillance commonplace is only getting faster, with systems going up in public housing and municipalities far from city crime. With the growth comes a mission that...
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French top court OKs AI surveillance at Olympics but no biometrics
The French top constitutional court has cleared the way for the algorithmic processing of video feeds during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics. However, it has defined measures to prevent...
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Moscow Metro biometric payment system hits 320,000 users amid surveillance fears
The Moscow Metro biometric payment system Face Pay has reached 320,000 users and is expecting to increase that number to about 500,000 people to use it by the end of the year. The news comes as the...
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São Paulo to proceed with citywide facial recognition program
A mass deployment of facial recognition cameras is coming to São Paulo. The Court of Justice overturned a legal suspension of procurement for the program, which was enacted over concerns about data...
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Are Hikvision, Dahua security flaws aiding Russia?
A nongovernmental organization being described as an investigative collective is adding to the warnings about the security of some Chinese video surveillance systems sold worldwide. The Ukraine group,...
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UN experts call for ‘urgent’ regulation of biometric surveillance
Biometric surveillance systems and other emerging AI-based technologies are increasingly being used “in sensitive contexts,” without individuals’ knowledge or consent, a group of United Nations’...
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