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Biometrics Firm Drops Facial Scan Proviso From ID Verification Software
Biometrics Firm Drops Facial Scan Proviso From ID Verification Software
February 09, 2022  |  Biometrics

Biometrics firm ID.me is dropping the facial recognition component of its identity verification software used by a host of states and federal agencies. Get the...

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Meta Pledges to Remain in Europe
Meta Pledges to Remain in Europe
February 09, 2022  |  Meta

Meta says it’s “absolutely not” leaving Europe over European Union-U.S. data transfers, refuting reports in the press, according to a company blog post published Tuesday...

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Today’s Used Car Reconditioning Process Includes Deleting Previous Owners’ Personal Information From Cars
Today’s Used Car Reconditioning Process Includes Deleting Previous Owners’ Personal Information From Cars
February 08, 2022  |  Technology

When used vehicle marketplace CarLotz receives a vehicle to sell, it does the inspections and reconditioning you’d expect any car dealer to do. Beyond that,...

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Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
February 07, 2022  |  Regulation

Amid the ongoing scrutiny from various regulatory bodies and lawmakers around the globe, Big Tech has some leverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
February 04, 2022  |  CBDC

Military junta-ruled Myanmar is planning to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will join the kyat as legal tender. Get the Full Story...

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This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
February 04, 2022  |  Big Tech

This week in Big Tech news, Austria finds that Google Analytics’ services are illegal, while Belgium rules Europe’s AdTech industry violates regulations. Plus, Facebook loses...

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UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The UK’s new information watchdog says his county will seek a leading role in making Big Tech companies accountable as Britain frees itself of European...

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Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

When the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommended that the artificial intelligence (AI) act shouldn’t allow AI systems to recognize human features in public places,...

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EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
January 27, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Union’s privacy overseer has lent its support for additional rules on political advertising crafted to strengthen the 27-member states’ democratic process, according to...

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