Security News

Australia Proposes Facial Recognition to Watch Porn
2019-10-29 20:33

The proposal would require biometrics systems to verify age before allowing visits to adult sites.

New Facebook AI fools facial recognition
2019-10-29 11:37

The technology - which Facebook won't use in its own apps - subtly distorts face images so they're still recognizable, but not to machines.

Public Voice Launches Petition for an International Moratorium on Using Facial Recognition for Mass Surveillance
2019-10-22 15:12

Coming out of the Privacy Commissioners' Conference in Albania, Public Voice is launching a petition for an international moratorium on using facial recognition software for mass surveillance. You...

Amazon Calls for Government Regulation of Facial Recognition Tech
2019-10-14 01:04

Amazon is endorsing the idea of government regulation of facial recognition technology, as part of a wide-ranging statement of its principles on a range of social and political issues. read more

California outlaws facial recognition in police bodycams
2019-10-10 11:40

The bill was introduced by Phil Ting: one of 26 state lawmakers misidentified as suspects in an ACLU test of the technology.

Nationwide facial recognition ID program underway in France
2019-10-08 10:36

It's coming next month, in spite of a lawsuit and the data regulator's protests about lack of consent, data security and privacy.

China’s 500 megapixel camera is capable of mega-facial-recognition
2019-10-01 10:31

The 'super camera' can identifying people dozens of meters away using facial recognition.

Facial Recognition: Balancing Security vs. Privacy
2019-09-25 13:18

Implementing Technology at Airports Raises ConcernsAirports across the globe are increasingly leveraging facial recognition technology to verify and authenticate passengers. But some privacy...

Calif. May Ban Facial Recognition in Police Body Cameras
2019-09-13 17:33

Legislation Awaits Governor's SignatureLawmakers in California have voted to ban the use of facial recognition technology within the body cameras that police wear. The measure now awaits the...

California Passes Bill to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition
2019-09-12 15:05

The historic measure, which still needs to be signed into law, would prohibit biometric surveillance, including in bodycams.