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Biometrics

Discover expert analysis on Biometrics with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.

The pros and cons of facial recognition technology

In-depth There are plenty of pros and cons of facial recognition technology, but is it really worth risking user privacy in the name of efficiency and security?

By David Gargaro Last updated 23 July 24

In-depth
Leaked today, exploited for life

Whitepaper How social media biometric patterns affect your future

By ITPro Published 14 November 23

Whitepaper

Five things to consider before choosing an MFA solution

In-depth Because we all should move on from using “password” as a password

By Rene Millman Published 25 April 23

In-depth
The IT Pro Podcast: Going passwordless

IT Pro Podcast Something you are, or something you have, could be more important than a password you know in the near future

By IT Pro Published 6 January 23

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Podcast transcript: Going passwordless

IT Pro Podcast Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast

By IT Pro Published 6 January 23

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UK police fails ethical tests with "unlawful" facial recognition deployments

News A University of Cambridge team audited UK police use of the tech and found frequent ethical and legal shortcomings

By Rory Bathgate Published 28 October 22

News
Snapchat settles for $35 million in Illinois biometrics lawsuit

News The social media giant had been accused of improperly collecting, storing facial geometry in violation of state legislation

By Rory Bathgate Published 24 August 22

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Home Office to collect foreign offenders' biometric data using smartwatch scheme

News Facial recognition and geolocation data will be matched against Home Office, Ministry of Justice and police databases

By Rory Bathgate Published 5 August 22

News

Southern co-operative faces legal complaint for facial recognition CCTV

News Rights group Big Brother Watch has written to the Information Commissioner to “stop unlawful processing”

By Rory Bathgate Published 26 July 22

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Amazon gave police departments Ring footage without permission

News The tech giant has done this 11 times this year

By Zach Marzouk Published 14 July 22

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FTC fires warning against sensitive data misuse

News The agency has responded to fears around biometric data breaches, including those relating to abortion services

By Rory Bathgate Published 13 July 22

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SoftBank under pressure over links with 'blacklisted' Chinese facial recognition firm

News A subsidiary of the Japanese tech giant that conducts business with Mastercard and Visa relies on tech by the sanctioned SenseTime

By Rory Bathgate Published 8 July 22

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