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Privately and Privado Develop a Privacy-Centric Age Verification Tool

Privately SA and Privado ID are collaborating on a device-based age verification solution that prioritizes user privacy and aims to address regulatory challenges faced by adult content sites, social media, and streaming services. The tool integrates biometric age estimation technology with a verifiable credentials marketplace, supporting the self-sovereign identity concept and promoting user control over…

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California DMV Enhances Mobile Driver’s License Program with Biometric Verification

California DMV has partnered with AuthenticID to implement a biometric identity verification system in its mobile driver’s license program. This integration allows residents to securely verify their identities almost instantaneously through facial recognition technology. The initiative supports integration with digital wallets and aims to improve DMV operations and resident convenience. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles…

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Exploring the Extent of Biometric Data Collection by Instagram

Instagram collects various biometric data, including facial recognition details, voice patterns, and movement analytics, to create user profiles. These practices raise significant privacy concerns, especially regarding potential misuse of data by third parties. The platform’s psychological impact has also sparked legal challenges, underlining the necessity for users to adopt protective measures for their personal information…

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