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ICAO to Replace Paper Boarding Passes with Digital Credentials and Facial Recognition
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) proposes replacing paper boarding passes with digital travel credentials and facial recognition, aiming to streamline airport operations, enhance security, and address the projected doubling of air passengers by 2040; trials are underway, with air...
ICAO to Replace Paper Boarding Passes with Digital Credentials and Facial Recognition
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) proposes replacing paper boarding passes with digital travel credentials and facial recognition, aiming to streamline airport operations, enhance security, and address the projected doubling of air passengers by 2040; trials are underway, with air...
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
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32% Bias Score
LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control
The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.
LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control
The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil Halts Crypto-Incentivized Iris Scan Program by OpenAI-Linked Firm
Brazil's ANPD halted Tools for Humanity's iris-scanning program, which offers cryptocurrency for biometric data, due to concerns about compromised free will; the company, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, aims to create a secure global identity verification system.
Brazil Halts Crypto-Incentivized Iris Scan Program by OpenAI-Linked Firm
Brazil's ANPD halted Tools for Humanity's iris-scanning program, which offers cryptocurrency for biometric data, due to concerns about compromised free will; the company, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, aims to create a secure global identity verification system.
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44% Bias Score
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete User Data for GDPR Violation
The Bavarian data protection authority ordered Worldcoin, a biometric identification project co-founded by Sam Altman, to delete user data for violating the EU's GDPR; the company, which uses iris and facial scans for online identification, is appealing the decision and claims the data is anonymized...
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete User Data for GDPR Violation
The Bavarian data protection authority ordered Worldcoin, a biometric identification project co-founded by Sam Altman, to delete user data for violating the EU's GDPR; the company, which uses iris and facial scans for online identification, is appealing the decision and claims the data is anonymized...
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36% Bias Score
Worldcoin's Iris Scans Violate EU's GDPR: Data Deletion Ordered
Worldcoin's iris scanning program violated the EU's GDPR, leading to orders from German and Spanish data protection agencies to delete collected data and cease operations, due to insufficient consent and inadequate security measures, particularly concerning minors.
Worldcoin's Iris Scans Violate EU's GDPR: Data Deletion Ordered
Worldcoin's iris scanning program violated the EU's GDPR, leading to orders from German and Spanish data protection agencies to delete collected data and cease operations, due to insufficient consent and inadequate security measures, particularly concerning minors.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico Denies New Biometric Data Agreement with U.S.
Mexican President Sheinbaum denied signing a new biometric data-sharing agreement with the U.S. during a meeting with Secretary Noem, despite Noem's claims; a separate customs agreement was renewed.
Mexico Denies New Biometric Data Agreement with U.S.
Mexican President Sheinbaum denied signing a new biometric data-sharing agreement with the U.S. during a meeting with Secretary Noem, despite Noem's claims; a separate customs agreement was renewed.
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44% Bias Score
EU Delays Launch of Biometric Entry/Exit System for Schengen Area
The EU postponed the launch of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area until October 2025, due to technical challenges. The system will use biometric data for border security and crime prevention, with a phased rollout starting with a 10% registration rate and ...
EU Delays Launch of Biometric Entry/Exit System for Schengen Area
The EU postponed the launch of its new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area until October 2025, due to technical challenges. The system will use biometric data for border security and crime prevention, with a phased rollout starting with a 10% registration rate and ...
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32% Bias Score
INAI Sanctions Mexican Football Federation for Fan ID Data Privacy Violations
Mexico's INAI is sanctioning the FMF for its Fan ID app's opaque handling of personal and biometric data collected through Incode Technologies, despite allegations of extortion against INAI officials and the INAI's impending dissolution.
INAI Sanctions Mexican Football Federation for Fan ID Data Privacy Violations
Mexico's INAI is sanctioning the FMF for its Fan ID app's opaque handling of personal and biometric data collected through Incode Technologies, despite allegations of extortion against INAI officials and the INAI's impending dissolution.
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48% Bias Score
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete User Data for GDPR Non-Compliance
Worldcoin, a biometric identification project, has been ordered by Bavarian authorities to delete user data due to non-compliance with EU data protection rules; the company is appealing the decision, arguing its privacy-enhancing technologies meet the legal definition of anonymization.
Worldcoin Ordered to Delete User Data for GDPR Non-Compliance
Worldcoin, a biometric identification project, has been ordered by Bavarian authorities to delete user data due to non-compliance with EU data protection rules; the company is appealing the decision, arguing its privacy-enhancing technologies meet the legal definition of anonymization.
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36% Bias Score
Worldcoin Ordered to Allow Unrestricted User Data Deletion Across Europe
Germany's BayLDA issued a Europe-wide binding order to Worldcoin, requiring unrestricted user data deletion within one month, following an investigation into their data protection practices; Worldcoin plans to appeal.
Worldcoin Ordered to Allow Unrestricted User Data Deletion Across Europe
Germany's BayLDA issued a Europe-wide binding order to Worldcoin, requiring unrestricted user data deletion within one month, following an investigation into their data protection practices; Worldcoin plans to appeal.
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32% Bias Score
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