U.S. Border Patrol Reportedly Eyes Face Recognition For Body Cams
(Gizmodo, Oct 21, 2019)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection—one of the arms of the federal immigration machine shoving tens of thousands of people into de facto concentration camps—is eyeing equipping officers with facial recognition body cams, according to Reuters.
Every Nigerian Is Eligible For NIN Free Of Charge — NIMC Ag DG
(The News Nigeria, Oct 21, 2019)
Mrs Hadiza Dagabana, Acting Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says every Nigerian is eligible for the issuance of the National Identity Number (NIN) free of charge irrespective of the age.
Companies Using Biometrics Have Hope Despite Recent Court Rulings
(JD Supra, Oct 21, 2019)
The rapid adoption of biometric technology—designed to measure unique human biological characteristics, like fingerprints, voiceprints, and hand or face scans—has led to a surge of consumer class actions alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. But there is some hope for defendants embroiled in BIPA litigation, as not all courts have agreed plaintiffs can satisfy standing absent any real-world harm.
World's Biggest Face Recognition Tech Is Coming To India Nex ..
(Gadgets Now, Oct 21, 2019)
With 20 days away, India is closer to install world's largest facial recognition system to track and nab criminals.
Facial Recognition: This New AI Tool Can Spot When You Are Nervous Or Confused
(ZD Net, Oct 21, 2019)
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a technology that is more accurate at tracking complex facial expressions such as awkward giggles, nervousness or confusion.
Why We Should Ban Facial Recognition Technology Everywhere
(Boing Boing , Oct 21, 2019)
In the wake of Berkeley joining the growing list of cities that ban the use of facial recognition by governments, RIT philosophy prof Evan Selinger and Northeastern law/comp sci prof Woodrow Hartzog make the case in the New York Times for a nationwide ban on facial recognition technology.
Maine Shelter Turns To Facial Recognition To Get Lost Pets Home
(WGME, Oct 21, 2019)
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is using facial recognition software — not to track down criminals but to reunite lost dogs and cats with their families.
Before Ban, City Of Berkeley Acquired Facial Recognition Technology
(Daily Californian , Oct 21, 2019)
But documents obtained by data privacy proponents show that city agencies have already acquired facial recognition capabilities with a pilot camera program.
State-backed UnionPay Announces New Facial Recognition Payment Feature
(Tech Node, Oct 21, 2019)
Chinese bank card issuer UnionPay introduced its own facial recognition payment service at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Beijing Business Today reported on Sunday.
CU Boulder Research Shows Facial Recognition Failures Beyond Traditional Gender Norms
(Daily Camera, Oct 21, 2019)
Yet according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Information Science department, facial recognition software still relies on traditional gender norms to categorize individuals. The study, titled “How Computers See Gender: An Evaluation of Gender Classification in Commercial Facial Analysis and Image Labeling Services,” shows the impacts of explicit and implicit bias in technology.
SIA Pushes for Congress to Examine Facts, Benefits of Facial Recognition
(Campus Safety, Oct 21, 2019)
A letter issued to Congress urges for the collaboration of all stakeholders to address facial recognition concerns.
Joliet Harrah’s Gets Slapped In The Facial Recognition
(Calvinayre, Oct 21, 2019)
A class-action lawsuit recently entered against a Harrah’s casino in Joliet, Illinois is, as have other similar lawsuits, pitting the use of facial recognition technology against individual rights to privacy. Harrah’s Casino in downtown Joliet has been slapped with a lawsuit that will most likely make it all the way up the chain of courts before being settled, but which could cost the venue, and parent company Caesars Entertainment, millions by the time it’s all over.
Facebook Fails To Block $35bn Class Action Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition
(E&T, Oct 21, 2019)
Facebook is facing a trial over its alleged misuse of users’ facial recognition data, having failed to halt a class action lawsuit in its tracks.
Dunedin Company To Prototype Sheep Facial Recognition Technology
(Voxy, Oct 21, 2019)
The world’s first sheep facial recognition software - which will eliminate the need for costly electronic identification or ear tagging - will be prototyped this year after the company behind it received funding from New Zealand’s innovation agency, Callaghan Innovation.
The Tools to Defeat Facial Recognition Are Free Online
(One Zero , Oct 21, 2019)
Facial recognition software is far from perfect — research has shown that it’s plagued with racial bias, for example — and now researchers have identified a flaw with the robotic gaze.
FPF Invite: Rob van Eijk Welcome Luncheon
(FPF, Oct 21, 2019)
FPF has recently welcomed a new managing director for Europe, Robbert van Eijk. Rob worked until recently at the Dutch Data Protection Authority and has opened an office for FPF in Brussels.
Readers Beware: AI Has Learned to Create Fake News Stories
(Wall Street Journal, Oct 21, 2019)
Researchers warn about the risks of computer-generated articles—and release tools that ferret out fakes
In House Antitrust Hearing, Lawmakers Focus on Harms to Privacy
(NY Times, Oct 21, 2019)
Members of Congress questioned whether the power of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon could hurt consumer privacy.
Zuckerberg’s Speech Draws Ire From 2020 Candidates, Civil Rights Advocates
(Washington Post , Oct 21, 2019)
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg drew fresh ire from Democratic presidential candidates, free speech experts and civil rights advocates, who argued his speech in Washington this week failed to acknowledge the problems the tech giant’s practices create.
Future Challenges: How Leaders Around the World are Addressing Emerging Privacy Issues
(FPF, Oct 21, 2019)
Microsoft and Future of Privacy Forum invite you to join us for a session on Future Challenges: How Leaders Around the World are Addressing Emerging Privacy Issues. This session will be an official side event for participants at the 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, Tirana Albania. The online world is designed to collect, use, and share personal data-and as the technology gets more complex, so do questions of ethics, bias, fairness, and protection of vulnerable populations.
