Sheriff's Office to Start Using I.R.I.S. Technology in Patrol Vehicles
(Niagara Gazette, Nov 29, 2024)
Recognized as a reliable biometric tool, I.R.I.S. reduces the risk of misidentification — with the odds of two people sharing identical iris patterns estimated at 1 in 10 to the 78th power. Unlike fingerprinting, which can be impractical in the field due to time and equipment constraints, I.R.I.S. allows Deputies to confirm identities in real time from the patrol vehicle, quickly and non-invasively.
EU Court Rules Against Bulgarian Biometric Data Collection
(Euractiv, Nov 29, 2024)
The Luxembourg-based court ruled that the Bulgarian interior ministry must prove that there is an "absolute necessity" for collecting biometric data in every case.
Australia’s New Law Prohibits Teens from Using Social Media: What It Means and Who is Affected
(Techstory, Nov 29, 2024)
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the legislation, which places the responsibility of enforcement on social media firms. Strong age verification systems utilizing advanced methods like biometric facial recognition and behavioral analysis will need to be implemented on these platforms. These initiatives will be directed by the government’s $32.5 million age assurance trial, which was started earlier this year. This experiment examines ways of determining user age without compromising privacy or depending exclusively on conventional identification techniques.
How the Law Can Tame Artificial Intelligence
(GIZMODO, Nov 29, 2024)
Another helpful change would be stronger individual rights around the use of AI systems, allowing people to opt out of harmful practices and making certain AI applications opt in. For example, requiring an opt-in regime for data processing by firms’ use of facial recognition systems and allowing users to opt out at any time.
Air Canada to Deploy New Facial Recognition Technology at Vancouver Airport
(AeroTime, Nov 29, 2024)
“Digital identification is readily used to streamline numerous daily activities including unlocking phones and entering workplaces, and bringing this technology to the gate enhances the travel experience,” said Tom Stevens, Vice President of Canadian Airports and Customer Experience Strategy at Air Canada. “The feedback from customers, notably our frequent flyers, during the pilot phase was very positive.”
