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Amazon Backs Proposed Facial Recognition Tech Legislation

Amazon Backs Proposed Facial Recognition Tech Legislation
Amazon Backs Proposed Facial Recognition Tech Legislation
February 07, 2019  |  Authentication

Amazon supports a national legislative framework for the use of facial recognition that “protects civil rights and ensures that governments are transparent in their use”...

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Six Flags Biometrics Ruling Could Affect Facebook, Google
Six Flags Biometrics Ruling Could Affect Facebook, Google
January 25, 2019  |  Biometrics

The Supreme Court in Illinois ruled on Friday (Jan. 25) that a teen can sue Six Flags amusement park over violation of an Illinois privacy...

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Amazon Investors Rally Against Gov’t Use Of Facial Recognition Tech
Amazon Investors Rally Against Gov’t Use Of Facial Recognition Tech
January 18, 2019  |  Amazon

Some Amazon shareholders have sent a letter to the company, according to CNBC, demanding that it stop selling its facial recognition software to government agencies....

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The Selfie’s Growing Up And Going Into Biometric Security
The Selfie’s Growing Up And Going Into Biometric Security
January 17, 2019  |  Authentication

Historically, smiles and other facial expressions have inspired painters and songwriters, engendered trust, given turbo-charged power to compliments and praise, and set the tone for...

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Facial Recognition Startup Megvii Mulls $1B Hong Kong IPO
Facial Recognition Startup Megvii Mulls $1B Hong Kong IPO
January 11, 2019  |  Investments

In a move that could bring in as much as $1 billion in funding, facial recognition firm Megvii is reportedly mulling an initial public offering...

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The Reality Of Real ID
The Reality Of Real ID
January 07, 2019  |  Authentication

At times, it seemed it would not get this far: the Real ID Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google Facial Recognition Lawsuit Thrown Out
Google Facial Recognition Lawsuit Thrown Out
January 02, 2019  |  Google

A lawsuit against Google was dismissed over the weekend after a U.S. judge said there was a lack of “concrete injuries” suffered by the plaintiffs....

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UK Trials Facial Recognition Tech During The Holidays
UK Trials Facial Recognition Tech During The Holidays
December 18, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Police in the United Kingdom are planning to use facial recognition over the holidays in highly-populated areas to find criminals, according to reports. Get the...

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