Regulation of Biometric Data in Europe
(Financier Worldwide, Feb 19, 2025)
In its guidance, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) explains that: “if your purpose is to uniquely identify someone, you are processing special category biometric data from the moment you collect the biometric data. It is not the case that you are only processing from the point that you attempt any comparison for identification or verification purposes.”
Govt Quietly Reviewed Privacy Act for Barriers to Facial Recognition
(Newsroom, Feb 18, 2025)
The “rapid review” concluded in September and the report has been sitting with Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith ever since. The full process was undertaken without any consultation outside of the public sector, with a leading advocate at the Privacy Foundation surprised he hadn’t known it was happening.
Facial Recognition Cameras to Monitor Cardiff During Six Nations
(The Pembrokeshire Herald, Feb 18, 2025)
The technology will be deployed across the city’s main pedestrian areas during Wales’ matches against Ireland and England, creating what the force describes as “zones of safety.”
Sebi Has a New Plan to Prevent Trading Fraud: SIM Binding, Biometrics and More
(Live Mint, Feb 18, 2025)
The proposed framework mandates biometric authentication (including fingerprint or facial recognition) for logging into the trading application. This step will ensure that only authorized users can access the accounts.
Palm Vein Biometrics “Crucial” to JPMorgan’s Biometrics Strategy, Payments Head Says
(Biometric Update, Feb 18, 2025)
JPM recently announced the release of two new proprietary biometric payments terminals for retail, restaurant and entertainment applications. The Paypad is an eight-inch display and scanner that facilitates touchless transactions through biometric infrared palm vein and facial recognition technology. It can accept chip, tap, swipe, QR code and biometric authentication for payments.
