#biometrics — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #biometrics, aggregated by home.social.
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Surveillance for everyone. Everywhere.
"The system, which began a phased rollout in October before taking full effect on April 10, has led to long queues and delays, especially in high-tourist destinations. Some border authorities have even opted to turn off the system entirely and return to manual passport checks during peak processing times."
Time: What to Know About the E.U.’s New Biometric Entry System That’s Caused Chaos at Airports https://time.com/article/2026/08/12/eu-europe-travel-entry-exit-system-ees-passport-biometric/ @time #surveillance #biometrics
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Surveillance for everyone. Everywhere.
"The system, which began a phased rollout in October before taking full effect on April 10, has led to long queues and delays, especially in high-tourist destinations. Some border authorities have even opted to turn off the system entirely and return to manual passport checks during peak processing times."
Time: What to Know About the E.U.’s New Biometric Entry System That’s Caused Chaos at Airports https://time.com/article/2026/08/12/eu-europe-travel-entry-exit-system-ees-passport-biometric/ @time #surveillance #biometrics
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ATO is now pushing their voice recognition-based identification really hard now (and really selling it “if you refuse, we'll have to ask you more questions”). They also explicitly state that consent is not required.
But you can refuse... Still.
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ATO is now pushing their voice recognition-based identification really hard now (and really selling it “if you refuse, we'll have to ask you more questions”). They also explicitly state that consent is not required.
But you can refuse... Still.
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Scotland is not being “abolished”. Something subtler is happening beneath it.
Digital identity. Biometrics. Smart Data. Genomics. Global standards. International infrastructure designed to interoperate across borders.
The documents are public. The convergence is deliberate.
My latest investigation: The Interoperable State.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/the-interoperable-state
#Scotland #DigitalID #Biometrics #DataPrivacy #DigitalState #InvestigativeJournalism
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Scotland is not being “abolished”. Something subtler is happening beneath it.
Digital identity. Biometrics. Smart Data. Genomics. Global standards. International infrastructure designed to interoperate across borders.
The documents are public. The convergence is deliberate.
My latest investigation: The Interoperable State.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/the-interoperable-state
#Scotland #DigitalID #Biometrics #DataPrivacy #DigitalState #InvestigativeJournalism
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PetaPixel: Apple Faces $32.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition in iPhone Photos App. “Apple is facing a lawsuit seeking up to $32.5 billion over claims its iPhone Photos app illegally collected users’ biometric information. The iPhone is widely known for using Face ID as a biometric security feature to help protect users’ privacy. However, a class action lawsuit in Illinois alleges […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/08/petapixel-apple-faces-32-5-billion-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-in-iphone-photos-app/ -
PetaPixel: Apple Faces $32.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition in iPhone Photos App. “Apple is facing a lawsuit seeking up to $32.5 billion over claims its iPhone Photos app illegally collected users’ biometric information. The iPhone is widely known for using Face ID as a biometric security feature to help protect users’ privacy. However, a class action lawsuit in Illinois alleges […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/08/petapixel-apple-faces-32-5-billion-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-in-iphone-photos-app/ -
Chaos an #Schengen-Grenzen: Flughäfen schalten #EES-#Biometrie einfach ab | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Chaos-an-Schengen-Grenzen-Flughaefen-schalten-EES-Biometrie-einfach-ab-11402314.html #biometrics #Digitalisierung #digitalization #Gesichtserkennung #FacialRecognition #Fingerabdruck #FingerPrint
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Chaos an #Schengen-Grenzen: Flughäfen schalten #EES-#Biometrie einfach ab | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Chaos-an-Schengen-Grenzen-Flughaefen-schalten-EES-Biometrie-einfach-ab-11402314.html #biometrics #Digitalisierung #digitalization #Gesichtserkennung #FacialRecognition #Fingerabdruck #FingerPrint
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Visa acquires behavioral biometrics pioneer BioCatch
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Visa acquires behavioral biometrics pioneer BioCatch
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Vietnam’s digital ID push accelerates across airports, immigration and government
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Vietnam’s digital ID push accelerates across airports, immigration and government
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Peru introduces biometric foreign resident ID linked to police systems
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Peru introduces biometric foreign resident ID linked to police systems
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Immigration enforcement drives surge in FBI DNA database
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202608/immigration-enforcement-drives-surge-in-fbi-dna-database
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Immigration enforcement drives surge in FBI DNA database
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202608/immigration-enforcement-drives-surge-in-fbi-dna-database
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EU AI Act enforcement reshapes Europe’s technology strategy
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202608/eu-ai-act-enforcement-reshapes-europes-technology-strategy
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EU AI Act enforcement reshapes Europe’s technology strategy
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202608/eu-ai-act-enforcement-reshapes-europes-technology-strategy
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Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers
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Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers
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Agentic AI demands unified approach to human and non-human identity
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Agentic AI demands unified approach to human and non-human identity
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In just 34 days, five long-developing systems crossed major thresholds: police AI entering the evidence chain, automated Five Eyes biometrics, wider police access to DVLA data, national-security procurement exemptions and power-station-scale control of household energy.
Not one conspiracy. One unmistakable direction.
The public was never shown the whole machine.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/the-34-day-state-rewire
#UKPolitics #PoliceAI #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Biometrics #SmartGrid #InvestigativeJournalism
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In just 34 days, five long-developing systems crossed major thresholds: police AI entering the evidence chain, automated Five Eyes biometrics, wider police access to DVLA data, national-security procurement exemptions and power-station-scale control of household energy.
Not one conspiracy. One unmistakable direction.
The public was never shown the whole machine.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/the-34-day-state-rewire
#UKPolitics #PoliceAI #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Biometrics #SmartGrid #InvestigativeJournalism
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ABC News (Australia): AFL clubs explore facial recognition as new ticketing method. “Facial recognition technology (FRT) is being rolled out in Australia as an alternative to digital or paper tickets for live events. The Geelong Football Club has made it available to its members, while technology provider Wicket says it is in ‘active discussions’ with other AFL clubs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/31/abc-news-australia-afl-clubs-explore-facial-recognition-as-new-ticketing-method/ -
ABC News (Australia): AFL clubs explore facial recognition as new ticketing method. “Facial recognition technology (FRT) is being rolled out in Australia as an alternative to digital or paper tickets for live events. The Geelong Football Club has made it available to its members, while technology provider Wicket says it is in ‘active discussions’ with other AFL clubs.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/31/abc-news-australia-afl-clubs-explore-facial-recognition-as-new-ticketing-method/ -
PC Gamer: The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers. “Nintendo has announced the rollout of a facial recognition system and new entry and purchase rules for its Pokémon stores in Japan. It’s not exactly a last-ditch effort, but it’s yet another attempt at combating scalpers which have been plaguing the hobby ever since its inception.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/30/pc-gamer-the-pokemon-company-is-turning-to-facial-recognition-scans-to-help-combat-scalpers/ -
PC Gamer: The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers. “Nintendo has announced the rollout of a facial recognition system and new entry and purchase rules for its Pokémon stores in Japan. It’s not exactly a last-ditch effort, but it’s yet another attempt at combating scalpers which have been plaguing the hobby ever since its inception.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/30/pc-gamer-the-pokemon-company-is-turning-to-facial-recognition-scans-to-help-combat-scalpers/ -
Your Car Is Watching You. Soon It Won't Let You Drive.
The EU just mandated infrared cameras in every new car. The hardware is installed. The data is already being sold. And the "kill switch" is one regulation away.
Key findings: EU GSR2 mandates IR cameras. LexisNexis has 9M cars and a $22.1M ICE contract. Smart Eye can now read your heart rate. Mozilla rated cars worse than sex toys for privacy.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/your-car-is-watching-you-soon-it
#CarSurveillance #Privacy #DMS #GSR2 #Biometrics #DataPrivacy
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Your Car Is Watching You. Soon It Won't Let You Drive.
The EU just mandated infrared cameras in every new car. The hardware is installed. The data is already being sold. And the "kill switch" is one regulation away.
Key findings: EU GSR2 mandates IR cameras. LexisNexis has 9M cars and a $22.1M ICE contract. Smart Eye can now read your heart rate. Mozilla rated cars worse than sex toys for privacy.
https://thomaster.substack.com/p/your-car-is-watching-you-soon-it
#CarSurveillance #Privacy #DMS #GSR2 #Biometrics #DataPrivacy
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In China, ordinary users, actors and models are licensing their faces for AI-generated microdramas, advertising and video games. ActID charges $14.50–$74 per episode, while New Claw starts at $74 per image. Lawyers warn that users may lose long-term control of their biometric data. https://sfg.media/en/a/china-ai-human-likeness-licensing #China #AI #DigitalRights #Biometrics
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In China, ordinary users, actors and models are licensing their faces for AI-generated microdramas, advertising and video games. ActID charges $14.50–$74 per episode, while New Claw starts at $74 per image. Lawyers warn that users may lose long-term control of their biometric data. https://sfg.media/en/a/china-ai-human-likeness-licensing #China #AI #DigitalRights #Biometrics
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Electronic Frontier Foundation: Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases of Their Patrons?. “Recent reports have raised alarm about the use of PatronScan, an ID-checking and face-scanning system, at multiple LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Much of the attention has focused on reports that the system photographs patrons as they enter venues and questions about whether those […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/29/electronic-frontier-foundation-why-are-gay-bars-building-databases-of-their-patrons/ -
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases of Their Patrons?. “Recent reports have raised alarm about the use of PatronScan, an ID-checking and face-scanning system, at multiple LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Much of the attention has focused on reports that the system photographs patrons as they enter venues and questions about whether those […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/29/electronic-frontier-foundation-why-are-gay-bars-building-databases-of-their-patrons/ -
You Can Now Verify Your #Facebook Account With a Video #Selfie
https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-now-verify-your-facebook-account-with-a-video-selfie
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You Can Now Verify Your #Facebook Account With a Video #Selfie
https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-now-verify-your-facebook-account-with-a-video-selfie
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Meta and Google are testing selfie video verification.
Both companies are rolling out video-based identity checks to verify users and help with account recovery. While they promise stronger security, they also raise new questions about biometric privacy and how facial data is stored and used.
Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/meta-google-selfie-video-verification-privacy.html
#Privacy #Biometrics #Google #Meta #CyberSecurity #DigitalRights #TechNews
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Meta and Google are testing selfie video verification.
Both companies are rolling out video-based identity checks to verify users and help with account recovery. While they promise stronger security, they also raise new questions about biometric privacy and how facial data is stored and used.
Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/meta-google-selfie-video-verification-privacy.html
#Privacy #Biometrics #Google #Meta #CyberSecurity #DigitalRights #TechNews
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Google Selfie sign-in: New login option for Google, a very short video of your face
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/
#authentication #biometrics #security #google #login #+ -
Google Selfie sign-in: New login option for Google, a very short video of your face
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/
#authentication #biometrics #security #google #login #+ -
Google and Meta both shipped facial recognition this week, days apart, for two different stated reasons — account recovery, catching AI catfish. Same instinct underneath: give us your face.
https://blog.ppb1701.com/everyone-knows-your-face
#bigtech #google #meta #privacy #biometrics #faceid #surveillance #userhostile #blog
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Google and Meta both shipped facial recognition this week, days apart, for two different stated reasons — account recovery, catching AI catfish. Same instinct underneath: give us your face.
https://blog.ppb1701.com/everyone-knows-your-face
#bigtech #google #meta #privacy #biometrics #faceid #surveillance #userhostile #blog
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Dein schönes Antlitz kann Dein #Google :google: -Konto öffnen | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Google-fuehrt-Selfie-Video-als-Kontoschluessel-ein-11376775.html #Biometrie #biometrics #Gesichtserkennung #FacialRecognition #VideoSelfie #SelfieVideo
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Dein schönes Antlitz kann Dein #Google :google: -Konto öffnen | Security https://www.heise.de/news/Google-fuehrt-Selfie-Video-als-Kontoschluessel-ein-11376775.html #Biometrie #biometrics #Gesichtserkennung #FacialRecognition #VideoSelfie #SelfieVideo
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did somebody test the #smartdepart app yet? probably soon mandatory everywhere in germany, wenn das so weitergeht...
https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/ausgewaehlt/ber-biometrics.html
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FcNvQge8Omc
#berlin #airport #ber #biometrics #surveillance #facerecognition
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did somebody test the #smartdepart app yet? probably soon mandatory everywhere in germany, wenn das so weitergeht...
https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/ausgewaehlt/ber-biometrics.html
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FcNvQge8Omc
#berlin #airport #ber #biometrics #surveillance #facerecognition
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Google Introduces Selfie Video Login Feature for Enhanced Security
📰 Original title: Google Adds Selfie Video As a Log-In Option
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/google-introduces-selfie-video-login-feature-for-enhanced-security.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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Google Introduces Selfie Video Login Feature for Enhanced Security
📰 Original title: Google Adds Selfie Video As a Log-In Option
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/google-introduces-selfie-video-login-feature-for-enhanced-security.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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Ars Technica: Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.. “Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes. Now, Google has a completely new option: your face.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/24/ars-technica-forgot-your-google-password-now-you-can-log-in-with-a-selfie/ -
Ars Technica: Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.. “Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes. Now, Google has a completely new option: your face.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/24/ars-technica-forgot-your-google-password-now-you-can-log-in-with-a-selfie/