The Unholy Alliance Between DNA Sites & Facial Recognition PNW. JUNE 25, 2019 Technology that was once only seen in dystopian science fiction is rapidly infecting real life. Two means of collecting personal data – DNA databases and facial recognition software – are forming an unholy alliance, and […]
DHS to Move Biometric Data on Hundreds of Millions of People to Amazon Cloud JUNE 19, 2019 By Jack Corrigan, Staff Correspondent, Nextgov The department seeks a new platform to identify people using fingerprints, irises and faces, and eventually DNA, palm prints, scars and tattoos. The Homeland Security Department […]
Hong Kong protesters wary of Chinese surveillance technology CHRISTOPHER BODEEN. Associated Press•June 13, 2019 HONG KONG (AP) — Young Hong Kong residents protesting a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China for trial are seeking to safeguard their identities from potential retaliation by […]
CYBER THREAT: ISRAEL’S AIRPORTS PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE OF SECURITY WITH BIOMETRIC FACIAL SCANNING. Cyber security is a global problem and worldwide the number of passengers is estimated to increase from 7 billion today to 14 billion in 2029. BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN. JUNE 6, 2019 Anarchists, radical hackers, […]
Democrats, Republicans Both Want to Regulate Facial Recognition Nextgov. MAY 23, 2019 If left unchecked, lawmakers worry the tech will infringe on Americans’ privacy and civil liberties, and perpetuate racial and gender discrimination in the criminal justice system. Legal experts, tech researchers and lawmakers on both sides of […]
CBP’s Airport Facial Recognition ‘Is Not a Surveillance Program’ MAY 31, 2019. Nextgov. As the public grows wary of facial recognition, the head of CBP’s biometric entry and exit initiative says the agency is using the tech responsibly. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates might be pressing law enforcement […]
Chinese tech titan Huawei buys Russian facial recognition technology Published time: 3 Jun, 2019 11:36 Chinese telecom giant Huawei has purchased the intellectual property rights to facial recognition systems designed by a Russian developer and manufacturer of high-tech security technology. Some employees of Moscow-based Vokord will also be […]
No boarding cards here: Facial recognition is transforming these airports Published time: 1 Jun, 2019 16:57Edited time: 2 Jun, 2019 09:03 Facial recognition has been heralded a key innovation in surveillance and security, but the technology may be coming to an airport near you in a bid to […]
Privacy vs. security: The fight over biometric facial recognition Mike Bebernes Editor Yahoo News 360•May 25, 2019 What’s happening: Facial recognition technology is suddenly everywhere. Whether you’re at the airport, at a sporting event or even just walking the streets of your city, there’s a decent chance you’re not […]
