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world6 days ago•4 min saved

EU border tech stumbles as biometric checks trigger travel delays

The EU’s digital Entry/Exit System is facing technical problems, sparking hours-long queues and flight disruptions as non-EU travelers register biometrics. Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the issues and said the Commission is working with member states to fix them, while airlines and airports urge flexibility to suspend EES during peak travel months. The system, designed to replace passport stamps with a biometric digital record, has rolled out unevenly, causing longer processing times and operational disruption at major hubs.

via politico.eu|

#airports #biometric-data #border-control

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Class-Action Targets Amazon Ring Over Facial-Recognition Data

A Virginia plaintiff filed a nationwide class action accusing Amazon-owned Ring of using its Familiar Faces facial-recognition feature to scan pedestrians and identify them, creating biometric data without adequate consent. The suit seeks an injunction, damages well over $5 million for the class, and disgorgement of profits, arguing violations of privacy laws (including FTC Act provisions) and Virginia law, with critics noting the feature’s broader surveillance implications and selective availability across states.

via Ars Technica|

#amazon-ring #biometric-data #facial-recognition

technology1 month 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

entertainment2 months 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

technology2 months 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

technology2 months 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

technology3 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

society6 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-security6 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

technology6 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

business9 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

travel9 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

world9 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-technology10 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