Federal Joint Agency Report on Law Enforcement Use of Biometrics Released
(Biometric Update, Jan 02, 2025)
A new report, prepared under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, delves into these complexities, offering an incisive examination of biometric technology’s dual-edged implications.
New Tech, Old Laws to Shape Privacy Disputes in 2025: Explained
(Bloomberg Law, Jan 03, 2025)
As courts grapple with evolving privacy law and technology in 2025, last year’s major rulings are reshaping the landscape for both plaintiffs and defendants. State and federal judges are setting precedents on topics from from video streaming to biometric data collection that could determine the trajectory of privacy litigation for years to come.
Fending Off Phishers and ID Thieves is Exhausting, But These Best Practices Are Easy to Adopt
(The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan 03, 2025)
“In recent years, biometric surveillance has grown more sophisticated and pervasive, posing new threats to privacy and civil rights,” Samuel Levine, the director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in 2023.
Growing Use of Advocacy for Facial Recognition to Identify Deceased
(Biometric Update, Jan 03, 2025)
The proposal was put forward by the country’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah while chairing a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in Delhi.
HYBE to Introduce Facial Recognition for Events
(IQ Index, Jan 03, 2025)
Fans will also be permitted to opt out of using the technology and instead go through a separate ticket verification process at designated booths. Nevertheless, the Korea Times reports the announcement has led fans to express reservations over privacy and security.
