Masha Borak

Law enforcement agencies should not use biometric technology to categorize, profile or remotely identify individuals during protests, the United Nations says in a document outlining how police should approach human rights during demonstrations.

An app that is supposed to streamline the upcoming European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) will not be ready on time, sparking concerns over massive queues at the border with the United Kingdom.

LinkedIn is rolling out identity verification using biometric passports in Singapore.

In preparation for the Olympics, Paris has tested its AI surveillance systems deploying crowd surveillance technology during two large events.

Weakened biometrics protections, welfare tracking risk claimed

More than ten human rights groups have signed a letter protesting the European Union’s decision to continue personal data transfers between the bloc and Israel. The call to re-evaluate data flows comes amid Israel’s push to beef up surveillance and give security agencies more power over data – including biometrics.

More cars are collecting data on drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other motorists, making them smarter but also prone to cybersecurity threats. And while 1Kosmos says that this will help car manufacturers develop new features, some companies are fighting back against invasions of privacy by developing new tools.

Clear and TSA face lawmaker pushback as more CAT2s are deployed

The European Union’s AI Act, age verification and keeping biometrics out of surveillance during the Paris Olympics were among the top topics for the French data privacy watchdog in 2023.

Undeterred by increasing regulatory crackdowns across the globe, Worldcoin is hoping to seal more partnerships with tech and finance companies – including OpenAI and PayPal.