Time to Face Facts? New Research Reveals Risks Around Biometric Data Collection
(Imperial College London, Sep 25, 2024)
The paper, co-authored by Vincent Saverat, an ICB CDT student, and Dr Simon Brawley from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, was based on interviews with experts and brings together findings from over 170 sources to provide a unique overview of the how biometric technology is advancing and where the risks might lie.
Monika Has New Hands, but Old Biometrics Hold Her Back
(The Time of India, Sep 26, 2024)
The challenges faced by hand transplant recipients and explained that "the donor hands and fingerprints, which were originally linked to the donor's identity, are now transferred to the recipient". Such a change, he wrote, causes problems with "bank transactions, land dealings, and travel-related requirements". While new ID verification technologies are quite advanced, they can still present difficulties. "These systems are getting smarter, using more data points and AI to function as appearances change. But they're still not foolproof. Major changes like weight loss, skin tone variation, or reconstructive surgery can throw them off. That's why multi-factor authentication — combining fingerprints, iris scans, and facial recognition — is recommended for better security and accuracy," says Ritesh Bhatia, cybersecurity and data privacy consultant.
All Transactions to Be Blocked if Biometrics Are Not Done
(Arab Times, Sep 25, 2024)
The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has said that all transactions would be put on hold for citizens by the end of this month unless the biometric fingerprinting process was completed. This came in a statement from PACI, which affirmed that the procedure was in line with top authorities’ directives. It urged citizens to complete the process before September 30th to ensure their transactions would go smoothly. The deadline for the biometric fingerprints for expatriates is set for December 30.
SITA Partners with Airports Authority of India to Install Contactless Biometric Technology Across Nine Airports
(Future Travel Experience, Sep 26, 2024)
AAI will use SITA’s products and solutions, including SITA Smart Path, Passenger Flow Management solution, and Face Pods. These technologies offer biometric solutions at most touchpoints across the airport, meaning a contact-free travel experience across nine Indian airports, putting passengers in control of their journey, cutting down on wait times throughout the airports.
Dating App Hily Hit with Class Suit Over Users' Biometric Data
(Bloomberg Law, Sep 25, 2024)
Dating app Hily Corp. was hit with a proposed class action alleging it failed to properly inform users that it was collecting and storing their biometric data and how it was using it. Hily unlawfully collected, obtained, stored, used, and disclosed users’ biometric identifiers and information, including facial geometry scans, without complying with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Acts’s requirements, according to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Craig Carroll says that Hily failed to adequately inform users that it was collecting their biometric data and the specific purpose and length...
