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technology6 days ago•2 min saved

Disney Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Park Facial-Recognition Gates

A California class-action accuses Disney of privacy violations over optional facial-recognition gates at Disneyland entrances, alleging inadequate disclosure and consent; the suit seeks at least $5 million. Disney says participation is optional and data is deleted within 30 days, with separate entrances for those who wish to avoid the tech, though the opt-out signage is reportedly easy to overlook. The case highlights broader concerns about biometric privacy in public spaces and adds to other tech-related lawsuits.

via NBC News|

#biometric-data #class-action #disney

entertainment20 days ago•2 min saved

Indigenous actress sues Cameron, alleging Neytiri was modeled on her face without permission

Indigenous Peruvian actor Q’orianka Kilcher has filed a lawsuit against James Cameron and Disney, alleging Cameron used her facial features to design the Avatar character Neytiri without her consent after recognizing her in a 2005 LA Times ad. The suit claims Cameron directed his design team to extract Kilcher’s biometric identity for the franchise, citing a 2010 meeting in which he gave her a Neytiri sketch and a note. Kilcher learned of the direct use via a social-media clip and argues the production pipeline profited from her image without permission; Neytiri is portrayed by Zoe Saldaña.

via The Guardian|

#avatar #biometric-data #entertainment

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

PS5 to Require Age Checks for Messages and Voice Chat in UK and Ireland

Sony confirms PS5 users in the UK and Ireland will need to verify their age later this year to access messaging and voice chat, via options like facial scan, ID, or a mobile verification code scanned from a QR link, as part of new age-verification laws, though privacy and data-security concerns persist.

via Push Square|

#age-verification #biometric-data #ireland

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Rights groups urge Meta to halt facial recognition in Ray-Ban smart glasses

A coalition of 75 civil-liberties groups is calling on Meta to stop plans to deploy facial-recognition in the Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses, arguing it would enable pervasive surveillance of bystanders, threaten privacy and democracy, and reflect a troubling pattern of biometrics use, amid reports of contractors footageing users and prior biometric lawsuits.

via Futurism|

#biometric-data #civil-liberties #facial-recognition

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

The Hidden Data Gold Rush: People Sell Faces, Voices, and Lives to Train AI

Across the globe, thousands are monetizing everyday data—videos, ambient audio, even private chats—to train AI via marketplaces like Kled AI, Silencio, and Neon Mobile. Contributors in places like Cape Town, Ranchi, and Chicago earn small sums, often through broad, irrevocable licenses that allow boundless use and derivative works, with pay sometimes in USD but little recourse. While the money can help close gaps for people in economic hardship, experts warn the practice risks privacy harms, deepfakes, identity theft, and a precarious, wage-driven boom that mainly benefits platforms in wealthier countries as AI data needs outpace scraping from the open web.

via The Guardian|

#ai-training #biometric-data #data-marketplaces

society4 months ago•1 min saved

Wegmans Stores Use Biometric Data for Security in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Signs at Wegmans stores in NYC indicate that biometric data such as facial recognition, eye scans, and voiceprints are stored to enhance security, despite initial claims of data deletion during pilot programs, raising privacy concerns amid stalled legislation to restrict biometric storage.

via ABC7 New York|

#biometric-data #facial-recognition #privacy

privacy-and-security4 months ago•2 min saved

NYC Wegmans Collects Biometric Data from Shoppers, Raising Privacy Concerns

Wegmans in NYC has expanded its biometric data collection to all shoppers, capturing facial, eye, and voice data without clear assurances on data storage or sharing, raising privacy concerns and sparking criticism from privacy advocates and some shoppers.

via Gothamist|

#biometric-data #new-york-city #privacy-and-security

technology5 months ago•14 min saved

AI Health Coaches: Innovation or Privacy Risk?

AI health coaches are emerging as a promising tool to help interpret biometric data and improve personal healthcare, but concerns about privacy, data security, and the current infancy of the technology temper their potential. While they could fill gaps in healthcare access and motivate behavioral change, risks related to mishandling sensitive data and over-reliance on imperfect AI models remain significant. The future of AI health coaching depends on balancing innovation with robust safeguards.

via CNET|

#ai-health-coaches #biometric-data #generative-ai

business7 months ago•3 min saved

JPMorgan mandates biometric data for staff access to new headquarters and neighborhood

JP Morgan has mandated employees at its new New York headquarters to share biometric data, such as fingerprints or eye scans, for building access, moving from a voluntary to a required process, aiming to enhance security amid increased safety concerns following recent violent incidents involving US corporations.

via The Guardian|

#biometric-data #business #employee-access

travel8 months ago•5 min saved

EU to Implement Fingerprint Scans for American Travelers Starting October 12

Starting October 12, Spain will implement the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring travelers, including Americans, to provide biometric data such as fingerprints and a face scan upon entry, replacing traditional passport stamps. The rollout is part of a broader EU effort to modernize border control, with Spain among the first to adopt the system at key entry points like Madrid Airport, while other countries face delays. The EES aims to streamline entry processes and enhance security, with full implementation expected by April 2026.

via Travel Off Path|

#biometric-data #ees #european-union

world8 months ago•4 min saved

EU and UK prepare for new digital border and fingerprint scanning systems

Starting October 2025, Americans traveling to most European countries within the Schengen Area will be required to have their fingerprints and photos scanned upon entry and exit as part of a new EU biometric system, replacing passport stamps to enhance security and track border crossings. Refusal to comply will result in denied entry, and the system will store data for several years. The initiative aims to improve border control amid increased migration and security concerns.

via CBS News|

#biometric-data #entry-system #europe

privacy-and-technology9 months ago•5 min saved

States Act Quickly to Regulate Facial Recognition Amid Federal Void

States are increasingly enacting laws to regulate biometric data collection amid a lack of federal regulation, with some cases leading to large settlements with tech companies. However, enforcement is challenging, especially against overseas companies like PimEyes, which operate beyond U.S. jurisdiction. Public concern about privacy and facial recognition technology is growing, but federal legislation remains stalled due to industry lobbying.

via NPR|

#biometric-data #facial-recognition #privacy-and-technology

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Oura Ring's New Sickness Detection Feature Revolutionizes Health Tracking

Oura has introduced a new feature called Symptom Radar for its smart rings, which analyzes biometric data to detect early signs of respiratory strain, such as colds and flu. This feature, available to Oura Ring 3 and 4 users, assesses metrics like heart rate variability and temperature against personal baselines to alert users of potential health issues. It encourages users to activate Rest Mode for recovery when deviations are detected. The feature, developed from the TemPredict initiative, highlights Oura's commitment to health monitoring with high accuracy.

via Tom's Guide|

#biometric-data #health-technology #oura-ring

legal1 year ago•2 min saved

Judge Allows Biometric Data Lawsuit Against Target to Proceed

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against Target to proceed, accusing the retailer of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting facial geometry scans without consent. The class-action suit, filed by four Illinois women, claims Target used facial recognition software in its stores without informing customers or obtaining their consent, as required by the law. Target's request to dismiss the lawsuit was denied, with the judge finding the plaintiffs' allegations credible. Target has until December 13 to respond to the complaint.

via USA TODAY|

#biometric-data #illinois #lawsuit

legal-privacy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Target Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Illegally Collecting Biometric Data from Customers"

An Illinois woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Target, alleging that the company collected and stored her biometric data, including face and fingerprint scans, without her consent, in violation of the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claims that Target's surveillance systems in Illinois stores surreptitiously collect biometric data on customers without their knowledge or consent, and seeks statutory damages for the alleged violations. Similar class action lawsuits have been filed against other companies, including Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, for alleged violations of BIPA.

via New York Post |

#biometric-data #class-action-lawsuit #illinois