14 Types of Biometrics & How They Work
In our world full of computers and smartphones, we want to be sure that we are the ones using them. That’s where biometrics comes in – it’s like a super special key that only fits us. You see, our bodies have things that are unique to us, like our fingerprints or how our heart beats. […]
Emotion biometrics – ICO warning
The Government-backed Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is warning against the use of biometric technologies to conduct “emotion analysis” (EA). The ICO has described the practice as “immature” and “pseudo-scientific”. The body warns that the AI algorithms needed to power EA but is unconvinced can detect emotions accurately and could lead to bias and discrimination. EA […]
Biometrics used to identify Channel migrant criminals
Albanian police officers are to be deployed in the use of biometrics to identify and deport illegal Channel migrants.The move will see the capture of migrants’ biometric data, including fingerprints, to cross-reference it with Albanian criminal databases.Albanians now account for 60% of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, although the Balkan state is […]
UK biometrics chief demands police camera use details
Professor Fraser Sampson, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has called on police forces under his jurisdiction for details of their use of overt surveillance camera systems. The Commissioner has written to the 43 chief officers in England and Wales, the Ministry of Defence, the British Transport Police and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary asking to […]
Biometrics chief welcomes call for law change
The country’s biometrics commissioner has broadly welcomed the independent, QC-led review into legislation surrounding the rapidly evolving technology. A study by the Ada Lovelace Institute outlined deepening concerns over the use of facial recognition, fingerprinting, voice recognition and DNA profiling. Matthew Ryder QC said the current legal regime is “confused and failing”. Biometrics were once […]
Biometrics tech needs new law, says QC
Rules surrounding biometric technologies are fragmented and fresh legislation is required, according to an independent, QC-led legal review. Matthew Ryder QC said that the “current legal regime” reagrding facial recognition, fingerprinting, voice recognition and DNA profiling is confused and failing. Where biometrics were once the preserve of policing, the technology is increasingly used in everyday […]
Exclusive interview: Fraser Sampson, Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
An in-depth interview with Fraser Sampson, the recently appointed Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. There have been several recent cases in the UK which have highlighted the need for public space surveillance. For example, the tragic murder of Sarah Everard has quite rightly increased the focus on the safety of women and girls on the […]
Veristat strengthens biometrics capabilities by acquiring SQN Clinical
Veristat – a scientific-minded global clinical research organisation (CRO) – have recently announced the expansion of its biometrics capacities by acquiring SQN Clinical, a business in the healthcare arena and one of the largest data focused specialty contract research companies in Europe. SQN Clinical successfully supports the needs of global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and animal health partners with innovative […]
TECH5 expanding to UK market to offer digital identity management solutions
Swiss-based biometric technology business, TECH5, have recently announced that the company will be expanding to the UK. Making its solutions available to help UK citizens develop their digital strategy, TECH5 UK will be aiming to make waves in the country’s digital identity market. The company are confident that with the creation of unique Digital ID’s […]
Causeway Technologies rapidly increases distribution of biometric tool for construction sites
It has recently been announced that Causeway Technologies has accelerated its rollout of a new facial recognition tool to support construction companies looking to implement contactless biometric sign-in on site. The technology is part of a recent update of Causeway’s Donseed biometric labour management software. The Donseed software helps contractors gather data about who has […]