The Ninth Circuit upheld a social media company’s win against BIPA claims regarding a tag suggestion feature, concluding that the facial signatures generated do not qualify as biometric identifiers since they’re not retrievable and cannot pinpoint non-users. This ruling aids technology companies in assessing their compliance with biometric regulations, clarifying the legal landscape surrounding non-user…
Goa introduces APAAR ID, a 12-digit digital student ID linked to Aadhaar, to streamline educational record management. While it promises to enhance tracking and data accessibility, privacy advocates express concerns regarding potential data misuse and lack of protective legislation. Concerns are compounded by the absence of a national data protection law, prompting calls for a…
Italy’s digital identity systems are transitioning amid the rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallet, facing challenges such as technical interoperability and privacy concerns. Existing systems like SPID and CIE are supported by the newly introduced It Wallet, designed for enhanced access. Urgency grows as EU regulations mandate digital wallets by 2026, with ongoing scrutiny…
A report by the Institute for Security and Technology warns that deepfake technology significantly threatens biometric authentication methods like facial and voice recognition. It highlights that while liveness detection can mitigate some risks, attackers are developing sophisticated methods to bypass these defenses. As AI evolves, the balance between utilizing its advantages and safeguarding against its…
