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Kenya Orders Sam Altman's World to Delete Citizens' Biometric Data Within 7 Days
The Nairobi High Court has asked Sam Altman's World project to permanently delete its citizens' biometric data and said that the controversial human ID project failed to acquire valid consent from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) before obtaining the eye scans of Kenyan citizens to give them their World IDs.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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Amazfit Active 2 With Bluetooth Calling,1.32-Inch AMOLED Display Launched in India
Amazfit Active 2Â was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Amazfit smartwatch has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and is claimed to deliver up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with a BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor for tracking biometric data and providing feedback to help users track their physical conditions.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, GermanyÂ
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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Oura Partners With Dexcom to Bring Glucose Monitoring Data to Oura Smart Ring Owners
Oura and Dexcom have announced a strategic partnership to integrate blood sugar monitoring features in its smart ring application. Users will be able to get a better overview of their overall health metrics by combining Dexcom glucose data with the biometrics collected by the smart ring.
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Future Of Air Travel? No Passport Or ID Card Will Soon Be Required At This Airport
By 2025, the airport will be equipped with cutting-edge biometric sensors at every identification checkpoint, from arrival to departure.
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France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
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Meta To Pay $1.4 Billion To Settle Texas Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Data
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas to resolve the state's lawsuit accusing the Facebook parent of illegally using facial-recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.
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Sam Altman's Worldcoin Ordered To Stop Data-Collection In Portugal
Portugal's data regulator has ordered Sam Altman's iris-scanning project Worldcoin to stop collecting biometric data in Portugal for 90 days, the regulator said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Spain Bans Worldcoin Project Over Sensitive Data Collection Concerns: Details
This week, Spain became the latest nation to ban Sam Altman’s ambitious project from collecting personal data and biometrics of Spanish citizens. The project has been warned against collecting anymore data and also against using the already obtained information.
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"Won't Collect Biometric Data Of Myanmar, Bangladesh Refugees": Mizoram Chief Minister
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said his government will not collect biometric details of Myanmar and Bangladesh refugees.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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X Plans To Collect Users' Biometric Data, Along With Education And Job History: Report
As of now, biometrics are for premium users and they will be given an option to submit their government ID and an image in order to add a verification layer.
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Manipur's Big Move On Illegal Immigrants From Myanmar Amid Ethnic Clashes
The Manipur government has started capturing biometric data of illegal immigrants from Myanmar living in the ethnic violence-hit state, the state government said in a statement today.
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Kenya Orders Sam Altman's World to Delete Citizens' Biometric Data Within 7 Days
The Nairobi High Court has asked Sam Altman's World project to permanently delete its citizens' biometric data and said that the controversial human ID project failed to acquire valid consent from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) before obtaining the eye scans of Kenyan citizens to give them their World IDs.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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Amazfit Active 2 With Bluetooth Calling,1.32-Inch AMOLED Display Launched in India
Amazfit Active 2Â was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Amazfit smartwatch has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and is claimed to deliver up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with a BioTracker 6.0 PPG biometric sensor for tracking biometric data and providing feedback to help users track their physical conditions.
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, GermanyÂ
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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Oura Partners With Dexcom to Bring Glucose Monitoring Data to Oura Smart Ring Owners
Oura and Dexcom have announced a strategic partnership to integrate blood sugar monitoring features in its smart ring application. Users will be able to get a better overview of their overall health metrics by combining Dexcom glucose data with the biometrics collected by the smart ring.
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Future Of Air Travel? No Passport Or ID Card Will Soon Be Required At This Airport
By 2025, the airport will be equipped with cutting-edge biometric sensors at every identification checkpoint, from arrival to departure.
-
France Is Using AI Surveillance Systems To Secure Paris Olympics
The AI system does not collect biometric data, but instead recognises individuals in crowds using unique identification. The algorithm captures and processes the unique physiology of persons and identifies behavior that is suspicious.
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Meta To Pay $1.4 Billion To Settle Texas Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Data
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas to resolve the state's lawsuit accusing the Facebook parent of illegally using facial-recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.
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Sam Altman's Worldcoin Ordered To Stop Data-Collection In Portugal
Portugal's data regulator has ordered Sam Altman's iris-scanning project Worldcoin to stop collecting biometric data in Portugal for 90 days, the regulator said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Spain Bans Worldcoin Project Over Sensitive Data Collection Concerns: Details
This week, Spain became the latest nation to ban Sam Altman’s ambitious project from collecting personal data and biometrics of Spanish citizens. The project has been warned against collecting anymore data and also against using the already obtained information.
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"Won't Collect Biometric Data Of Myanmar, Bangladesh Refugees": Mizoram Chief Minister
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said his government will not collect biometric details of Myanmar and Bangladesh refugees.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
-
X Plans To Collect Users' Biometric Data, Along With Education And Job History: Report
As of now, biometrics are for premium users and they will be given an option to submit their government ID and an image in order to add a verification layer.
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Manipur's Big Move On Illegal Immigrants From Myanmar Amid Ethnic Clashes
The Manipur government has started capturing biometric data of illegal immigrants from Myanmar living in the ethnic violence-hit state, the state government said in a statement today.
