Decoding Distinctions in Biometrics
(Nextgov/FCW, Apr 19, 2024)
Facial recognition” and “facial analysis” are two taxonomically similar terms, both referring to the process by which a series of algorithms register and make decisions about a given human face. But privacy advocates, regulators and software companies themselves have a lot riding on the distinctions between different types of facial scanning softwares.
UK Begins eVisa Rollout with Plan to Replace Immigration Documents by 2025
(The Economic Times, Apr 19, 2024)
The Home Office has started the process by sending emails to holders of physical immigration documents, known as biometric residence permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to access their eVisa. This phased approach will gradually extend to all BRP holders by summer 2024. eVisas offer numerous advantages, including enhanced security features and accessibility. They are securely linked to the holder's biometric information, reducing the likelihood of identity fraud. Moreover, they can be accessed in real-time from anywhere, empowering individuals to manage their data efficiently and update the Home Office with relevant information promptly.
Banks Mull Options on Using Iris Scans for Verifying Transactions
(The Economic Times, Apr 19, 2024)
A study by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur in 2019 pointed out that cataract surgery affects the discriminative nature of iris texture pattern. "This finding raises concerns about the reliability of iris-based biometric recognition systems in the context of subjects undergoing cataract surgery," according to the study.
Facing the Future: The Use of Biometric Tech
(Scoop Independent News, Apr 20, 2024)
Dr Kate Bower, a specialist in AI regulation and fellow at the UTS Human Technology Institute described the technology to RNZ's Checkpoint as "a highly invasive privacy technology" that is far more advanced and intrusive than a standard CCTV camera. While a conventional camera only captures video footage, facial recognition tools go further and "actually captures the biometric data of each individual person who walks past the camera".
$550K Fingerprint BIPA Deal Receives Ill. Judge's Initial OK
(LAW360, Apr 18, 2024)
An Illinois federal judge gave his early blessing Wednesday to a nearly $550,000 settlement between global food supplier Rich Products Corp. and hundreds of current and former employees who claimed the...
