Landmark Privacy Regulations Could Soon Require Colorado Employers to Comply With Biometric Info Law: 3 Tips to Stay Protected
(JD Supra, Oct 04, 2024)
The state Attorney General’s proposed regulations for the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), released on September 13, would mark a huge change in the CPA, which currently does not apply to employers or employees. This Insight will give you all you need to know and provide you with three tips you can use to prepare.
Biometric Data Concerns and Potato Blight Insights: News From Imperial
(Imperial Today, Oct 04, 2024)
Saverat, who is completing his PhD in Chemical Biology, collaborated with Dr Simon Brawley from POST to highlight concerns about privacy, data protection, and the risk of bias in the use of biometric technologies. Notably, facial recognition systems were found to be more prone to errors when identifying individuals from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented demographics.
Ryanair’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology Investigated by Data Regulator
(The Irish Times, Oct 04, 2024)
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an EU-wide investigation into whether Ryanair’s use of facial-recognition technology to verify the identity of customers booking through third-party websites violates the bloc’s privacy laws. The regulator said it had received complaints from Ryanair customers across the European Union over the airline’s practice of requesting additional verification from those booking tickets through third-party sites or online travel agents, as opposed to directly with Ryanair.
U.S. Prepares for Record Travel Demand with Biometric Technology Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
(Travel and Tour World, Oct 05, 2024)
The United States is preparing to host the largest FIFA World Cup in 2026, along with other major global sports events in the coming decade. These events are expected to bring a substantial increase in international and domestic travel demand. To address the challenges posed by this surge, the government should consider adopting cutting-edge solutions, such as biometric technology, to enhance transportation security. Biometric systems offer significant improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and safety at airport checkpoints, and the majority of travelers support their use. Investing in innovative technologies like biometrics is crucial for improving security and operational efficiency in handling the influx of travelers expected in the coming years.
Harvard Students Used Meta Ray-Bans to Do Facial Recognition. Meta Execs Once Thought This Was a Good Idea.
(Business Insider, Oct 04, 2024)
The state Attorney General’s proposed regulations for the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), released on September 13, would mark a huge change in the CPA, which currently does not apply to employers or employees. This Insight will give you all you need to know and provide you with three tips you can use to prepare.
