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BleepingComputer · · International

The Threat Hiding in Your Hiring Process: How Fake Remote Workers Get In

Fake remote workers can exploit gaps between hiring checks, device delivery, and account access to enter organizations under false identities. Specops Software explains how document verification and biometric liveness checks can help organizations confirm that the person receiving access is the legitimate new hire. [...]

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L libertyhumanrights.org.uk · · International

Oxford Street facial recognition plans

Plans to deploy facial recognition technology on Oxford Street, one of London's busiest shopping areas, have drawn attention from Liberty, the UK human rights organization.

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Y Yahoo · · International

Oxford Street to have permanent facial recognition cameras

Facial recognition cameras are set to become a permanent fixture on Oxford Street, one of London's busiest shopping and tourist corridors. The move marks a shift from temporary or trial deployments to continuous, fixed surveillance in a high-footfall public space.

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T The Register · · International

Brit rail cops bring live facial recognition to the London Underground

British Transport Police have deployed live facial recognition technology on the London Underground, scanning passengers in real time against a watchlist. The move marks a significant expansion of biometric surveillance in one of the world's busiest public transit systems.

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C Cybernews · · International

An entire community fears AI facial recognition is being deployed "by design" to target them

A community has raised alarm that AI-powered facial recognition technology is being deliberately used to single them out, according to a report from Cybernews. The group believes the targeting is intentional rather than incidental.

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C Cybernews · · International

Privacy fears grow as facial recognition hits the Londone tube

Facial recognition technology is being deployed on the London Underground, prompting growing concern among privacy advocates and the public about surveillance in everyday transit spaces.

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I Il Sole 24 ORE · · International

Facial recognition and beyond: the challenges of biometrics

A report from Il Sole 24 Ore examines the challenges posed by biometric technologies, with facial recognition as a central focus. The piece addresses the broader landscape of biometric data use and the difficulties it presents for privacy and governance.

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L Lander & Rogers · · International

Facial recognition technology: OAIC updates privacy guidance for retail and public settings

Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has updated its privacy guidance covering the use of facial recognition technology in retail and public environments. The updated guidance addresses how organizations operating in these settings should handle the collection and use of biometric data.

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M Meduza · · International

Moscow police beat 15-year-old after AI facial recognition system misidentifies him as drug suspect

Moscow police beat a 15-year-old boy after an AI-powered facial recognition system incorrectly identified him as a drug suspect. The incident, reported by Meduza, illustrates the real-world consequences of misidentification by automated surveillance tools used by law enforcement.

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T The National Law Review · · International

OAIC Publishes Updated Guidance on Facial Recognition Technology for Australia

Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released updated guidance on the use of facial recognition technology, signaling closer regulatory attention to how organizations deploy this form of biometric surveillance.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales

Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta smart glasses from their buildings, with staff instructed to confiscate any pair brought in. The move follows similar bans in New York courts and a broader wave of restrictions by venues concerned about the glasses' ability to covertly record video.

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I IAPP · · International

What every website needs to know about US privacy compliance and tracking risk

A new IAPP resource outlines what website operators need to understand about US privacy compliance obligations and the legal risks tied to tracking technologies. The guidance addresses a regulatory environment where state-level privacy laws have created a patchwork of rules that sites must navigate.

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I identityweek.net · · International

NIST biometric benchmarks: Advances in tattoo and facial recognition

NIST has published new benchmark results covering advances in tattoo and facial recognition technology, measuring how accurately these biometric systems identify people. The benchmarks are part of NIST's ongoing effort to evaluate the performance of identification tools used by government and industry.

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Y Yahoo News Canada · · International

Facial recognition to be trialled at Tube stations

London's transport authority is set to trial facial recognition technology at Underground stations, according to reports. The scope, duration, and oversight arrangements for the trial have not been detailed in available information.

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I Interesting Engineering · · International

High-tech surveillance: China deploys ‘fish facial recognition’ at Tibet hydro station

China has deployed a facial recognition system at a hydroelectric station in Tibet that identifies individual fish, according to reporting by Interesting Engineering. The technology applies biometric identification techniques, previously associated with human surveillance, to aquatic wildlife monitoring at the facility.

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I Investing.com · · International

Kalshi ties up with Nasdaq to bolster trade surveillance By Reuters

Prediction market platform Kalshi has formed a partnership with Nasdaq aimed at strengthening trade surveillance capabilities. The deal brings exchange-grade monitoring infrastructure to a platform that lets users bet on real-world events.

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R reuters.com · · International

Kalshi ties up with Nasdaq to bolster trade surveillance

Prediction market platform Kalshi has entered a partnership with Nasdaq to strengthen its trade surveillance capabilities. The arrangement is intended to improve monitoring of trading activity on Kalshi's platform.

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A ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · · International

Police mass AI surveillance pilot draws rebuke from privacy experts

A police agency has launched a pilot program using AI for mass surveillance, prompting criticism from privacy experts who have raised concerns about the program's scope and oversight.

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S San Francisco Chronicle · · International

Popular S.F. gay bars ditch facial recognition technology after pressure campaign

Several popular gay bars in San Francisco have removed facial recognition technology following a pressure campaign targeting the venues. The decision marks a reversal for establishments that had adopted the surveillance tools, likely for entry screening or security purposes.

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