Israel develops policy on biometric privacy
Israel is drafting a new legal policy which aims to enable the balanced use of biometric applications while decreasing the…
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Panasonic unveils people masking solution
Panasonic has introduced a people masking solution, within both a range of cameras and as part of PC-based software, that ensures…
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Qatar call to regulate use of CCTV cameras at homes
The use of closed circuit television (CCTV) and surveillance cameras at residential houses needs to be regulated, legal…
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Government has collected Biometrics of almost a billion citizens
Indias central government says it has collected the biometric data of roughly 990 million citizens through its Aadhaar project.…
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Americans okay with facial recognition: survey
Data collection, whether in the name of security, science, or efficiency, can have dark implications no matter the…
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New research shows majority of law enforcement agencies approve of body cameras
A first-of-its-kind study, by researchers from Florida Atlantic University and collaborators, measured law enforcement leadership…
By web-post | 2 minutes readIsraeli scientists warn of privacy intrusion with biometric ID system
More than 70 Israeli computer scientists have written to the government seeking a re-think on plans to create a nationwide…
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Israeli Ministry to regulate use of security cameras in schools
The Israeli education ministry has published guidelines regulating the use of security cameras in schools. The ministry…
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Law Council of Australia expresses concerns about national biometrics bill
The Law Council of Australia has recommended that a new bill that will allow the immigration department to collect biometric data…
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From the Editor's Desk: April 2015
CCTV cameras are now to be seen everywhere in India. At airports, railway stations and bus terminals, government buildings,…
By web-post | 3 minutes readPut CCTV in every home: Scotland Yard chief
Homeowners should consider fitting CCTV to trap burglars, UKs most senior police officer has declared. Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe…
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Chennai Private Firm told to remove CCTV cameras from restrooms
Will installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in rest rooms, including that of women, form part of a surveillance…
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