Why Trump lauded India's Voting System in His US Elections Overhaul Order
(Business Standard, Mar 26, 2025)
Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. Highlighting concerns over voter fraud, Trump pointed to India's Aadhaar biometric identification system as a successful model for robust voter verification.
Court Flip Flops on Illinois Biometric-Damages Cap Retroactivity
(Bloomberg Law, Mar 25, 2025)
A recent change to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act aimed at limiting statutory damages applies to newly filed cases only, a federal judge said Monday, reversing an earlier ruling that turned on the issue. The 2024 amendment to the BIPA was a substantive change in the law rather than a clarification of the Illinois legislature’s original intent regarding damages, Judge Elaine S. Bucklo of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said. Illinois law allows for retroactive application of amendments that are procedural in nature, but not for those that are substantive in nature or create...
New Biometric Verification System to Transform Home Affairs Services from April
(Independent Online, Mar 25, 2025)
The South African Department of Home Affairs' (DHA) upcoming implementation of an upgraded biometric verification system, set to commence on April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of identity verification processes for both public and private sector services.
Scottish Police Hold Almost No Data on Facial Recognition Use
(Computerseekly.com, Mar 25, 2025)
A recent review by Scottish biometrics commissioner Brian Plastow has revealed significant gaps in Police Scotland's data collection regarding its use of retrospective facial recognition (RFR) technology. The absence of comprehensive data makes it challenging to assess the reliability, effectiveness, and fairness of RFR practices within the force.
Biometric Technology, VNeID Application Set to be Implemented at Airports Soon
(Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (SGGP), Mar 24, 2025)
The Vietnamese government plans to implement biometric technology and the VNeID digital identity platform at airports nationwide. This initiative aims to streamline passenger processing and enhance security.
