While immigrants seem to be the current target of mass-data collection, the federal government's collection of massive amounts of personal information has implications for other populations, including those who speak out against Washington, panelists said during a webinar Wednesday hosted by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) and the Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights & Technology.
Ireland's Department of Social Protection (DSP) breached the General Data Protection Regulation when it collected biometric data in connection with registrations needed on applications to obtain a public services card, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced Thursday.
While children and teens' safety online has been a focus of regulators and lawmakers globally, privacy experts believe this trend will continue growing, according to their recent posts.
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office unveiled the start of a process that will create an AI and biometrics strategy focused on areas with the potential for public benefit but also where there are concerns and a real risk of harm, Information Commissioner John Edwards told lawmakers Thursday.
Amendments to Connecticut’s privacy law passed the legislature on Tuesday as part of a different bill that included other subjects. Changes to the Connecticut Data Privacy Act would take effect July 1, 2026, if the bill is signed by Gov. Ned Lamont (D).
The emergence of AI and adtech is forcing a rethink of gathering and managing consent for use of personal data, speakers said Tuesday at a #RISK Digital UK/EU webinar.
Brazil's Data Protection Authority on Monday opened the public consultation period on biometric data as it begins an initiative to analyze whether there is a need for government intervention -- via a guide document or regulation -- on the topic.
Biometric systems must be designed in a way that honors the ability to revoke and delete data, especially with the rise of biometric authentication in daily life, said privacy-focused system design software engineer Naveen Kumar Reddy Pajjuri in an IAPP piece Wednesday.
Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner published the Data Protection Act guidance compendium to help entities comply with the country's 2019 Data Protection Act, the office announced Friday. Several sector-specific guidelines were developed, including notes on processing children's data, biometric data and personal data for journalistic purposes.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation applauded Montana for being the first state to close a “data broker loophole” for law enforcement. Separately, Cooley lawyers noted Montana's leadership role among states in crafting the country's third neural privacy law.