Illinois Courts Split Over Retroactivity of BIPA-Damages Limits
(Bloomberg Law, Nov 25, 2024)
Recent changes to Illinois’ biometric-privacy law aimed at limiting damages awards didn’t apply to lawsuits filed before the changes were enacted, a federal court ruled. Amendments to the Biometric Information Privacy Act had no impact on plaintiff Jeffrey Schwartz’s proposed BIPA class action against Viking Supply Net or the court’s jurisdiction over the lawsuit, Judge Georgia N. Alexakis of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said Nov. 22. The company argued in a motion to dismiss that the limits on damages under the amendments made it impossible for Schwartz to meet the amount-in-controversy requirement for federal...
Rush to Pass Australia Age Verification Law Causing Outcry
(Biometric Update, Nov 25, 2024)
Although data from age verification trials is not expected until mid-2025, when the Age Check Certification Scheme will deliver its assessment of tech such as digital ID, biometrics and facial age estimation, the government of prime minister Anthony Albanese wants to pass the bill amending the Online Safety Act this week, before Parliament adjourns for the summer.
Contactless Passport Application System App Usage Commences Dec 1
(The Guardian Nigeria, Nov 25, 2024)
“In line with our initiative to extend contactless biometrics solutions to the UK, having successfully launched in Canada with an impressive success rate, I also led senior officials, including the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on an oversight visit to the Nigeria High Commission.”
TSA Introduces Facial Recognition Scanners at ICT for Faster Security Screening
(KWCH 12 News, Nov 25, 2024)
At Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, record-breaking travel is no challenge for a new device that TSA says will help travelers reach their gates fast and safely. Instead of giving the TSA agent a boarding pass and valid ID, the new device only needs a valid ID and can see a traveler’s upcoming flights.
Proper ID Verification Requires Ethical Technology
(CPO Magazine, Nov 25, 2024)
Once the ID is established and verified, it can be linked to a biometric, giving something physical, measurable, and ideally applicable for some time – though it will need refreshing every few years. Organizations responsible for PII verification must be accountable for this, ensuring individuals aren’t simply “one and done,” which can render the biometric ineffective after some time.
