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Colorado’s Biometric Privacy Law: Implications for Small Businesses and Innovation

Colorado’s new biometric privacy law extends rigorous regulations to small businesses, mandating clear notifications and strict retention policies for biometric data, which includes details like fingerprints and facial scans. The law, viewed as a progressive measure in tech regulation, raises concerns about compliance costs and impacts on technological innovation, particularly for smaller enterprises. Colorado’s recent…

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Trump Administration’s Approach to Biometrics Regulation: A Balancing Act

As Donald Trump prepares for another presidential term, biometric regulation is expected to focus on balancing consumer privacy with economic growth and technological innovation. Republicans will likely support regulations emphasizing transparency and consent, while avoiding excessive federal overreach. Additionally, policies may emerge to ensure parental consent for minors, limit unnecessary data collection, and promote best…

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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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