Atmosphere of Fear’: Some H-1B Visa Applicants Received Government Notices Alleging ‘Adverse Information’
(The San Francisco Chronicle, Apr 23, 2025)
Federal immigration authorities have started issuing notices to some H-1B visa applicants alleging that they have found “potentially adverse information” about them and requiring them to submit biometric data to process their applications, two immigration attorneys told the Chronicle.
EU Sets Stage for Biometric Border Revolution with Gradual EES Roll-Out
(EU Today, Apr 23, 2025)
The European Union is preparing for one of the most significant transformations of its border management system in decades, after MEPs on the Civil Liberties Committee gave their emphatic backing to the gradual introduction of the long-delayed Biometric Entry-Exit System (EES).
Chinese Firm Unveils Palm-Based Biometric ID Payments, Sparking Fresh Privacy Concerns
(Todayville, Apr 23, 2025)
Despite the technological advancements and convenience the PL1 offers, privacy remains a major point of contention. Unlike passwords or cards that can be reset or replaced, biometric data is immutable. If compromised, individuals cannot simply “change” their palm patterns or vein structures. This permanence heightens the stakes of any potential data breach and raises long-term concerns about identity theft and surveillance.
Govt Doctors Oppose Facial Recognition Attendance At Hospitals
(Deccan Chronicle, Apr 23, 2025)
The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has strongly opposed the mandatory implementation of a facial recognition-based attendance system for government doctors in the state, raising concerns over privacy, operational feasibility, and the psychological impact on the medical community.
Asda Receives Thousands of Complaints Over ‘Orwellian’ Facial Recognition Trial
(The Grocer, Apr 23, 2025)
“Facial recognition has well-documented issues with accuracy and bias, and has already led to distressing and embarrassing cases of innocent shoppers being publicly branded as shoplifters.”
