[Video] Richmond Heights Police Use Facial Recognition to Identify Women Who ‘Twerked’ On A Cop Car
(Fox 19 Now, Jul 11, 2025)
Richmond Heights Police use facial recognition to identify women who 'twerked' on a cop car.
UK to Create ‘Governance Framework’ for Police Facial Recognition
(Computerweekly.com, Jul 11, 2025)
In an appearance before the Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee (JHAC) on 8 July, home secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed the government is actively working with police forces and unspecified “stakeholders” to draw up a new governance framework for police facial recognition. However, she did not comment on whether any new framework would be placed on a statutory footing.
Disappointment Over Government’s Looming GDPR Court Battle
(Irish Legal News, Jul 11, 2025)
On Monday, the Department launched legal proceedings to overturn the DPC’s decision, saying it believed its processing of biometric data “is compliant with data protection law”.
The ICO’s AI and Biometrics Strategy
(Inside Global Tech, Jul 11, 2025)
On June 5, 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) launched its new AI and biometrics strategy. The strategy aims to increase its scrutiny of AI and biometric technologies focusing on three priority situations, namely where: stakes are high; there is clear public concern for the technology; and regulatory clarity can provide immediate impact.
G-Knot Prepares Launch of Biometric Crypto Wallet Backed by Finger Vein Authentication
(The FinTech Times, Jul 11, 2025)
“G-Knot is poised to redefine security in the digital age, and I am thrilled to lead this mission,” said Kaplan. “We are entering the market to solve the security challenges plaguing the cryptocurrency space. By replacing the need for recovery phrases with users’ unique biometric authentication, we’re not only solving today’s issues but also paving the way for broader applications in decentralised finance and identity management.”
