Big Brother Arrives in Croydon with Orwellian Police Cameras
(Inside Croydon, Mar 27, 2025)
Big Brother really will be watching you, and it is likely to cause big bother, with civil rights groups and Green Party politicians suggesting that the Live Facial Recognition cameras are being used for a form of racial profiling, with their findings being prejudiced against black people, while they are also questioning whether the kit is even that effective at tackling crime.
China Releases New Rules Regarding the Use of Facial Recognition Technology
(Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Mar 27, 2025)
On March 21, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Public Security jointly released the Security Management Measures for the Application of Facial Recognition Technology (the “Measures”), which will become effective on June 1, 2025.
Biometrics and Data Privacy: How Businesses Can Secure Personal Information
(CPO Magazine, Mar 28, 2025)
While biometric breaches may increase monetary damages or reputational harm due to their highly personal and irreversible nature, it’s important to recognize that biometric information can be used to turn any company into a victim – even the one who was breached originally.
Maharashtra introduces DigiPravesh app for secure entry to Mantralaya
(CNBC TV 18, Mar 28, 2025)
The Maharashtra government has launched the DigiPravesh app, a digital visitor management system aimed at enhancing security and streamlining entry to Mantralaya, Mumbai. This initiative, part of a broader security project, ensures a more efficient and regulated visitor experience.
The Future of Online Check-In for the Aviation Industry
(Forbes, Mar 28, 2025)
Some airlines have already begun leveraging app-based passenger verification with promising results. For example, Delta Air Lines has introduced facial recognition kiosks at select airports, enabling paperless boarding for international travelers; Lufthansa launched the “Star Alliance Biometrics” platform, allowing passengers to check in and board flights using facial recognition linked to their app profiles, and Singapore Airlines offers seamless immigration clearance by integrating biometric data with Singapore’s border control systems.
