On this week's Threatpost news wrap, the team discusses Facebook's FTC fine for its data security practices, a report that Amazon is collecting Echo users' geolocation data, and more. Source link … [Read more...] about News Wrap: Amazon Echo Privacy, Facebook FTC Fines and Biometrics Regulation
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Facial Recognition ‘Consent’ Doesn’t Exist, Threatpost Poll Finds
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Poll: Are You Creeped Out by Facial Recognition?
How concerned are you about the privacy implications of facial recognition? Weigh in with our poll. Source link … [Read more...] about Poll: Are You Creeped Out by Facial Recognition?
Facial Recognition is Here: But Are We Ready?
As U.S. citizens realize that facial recognition is present in real-life applications, more questions are arising about consent, how data is shared - and what regulation exists. Source link … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition is Here: But Are We Ready?
Pegatron Now Using Facial Recognition to Scan for Underage Workers
Pegatron is now using facial recognition to scan for underage workers and applicants with borrowed ID cards. The company revealed details of the system following the death of a 15-year-old underage worker who fell ill with pneumonia. Apple and Pegatron have determined the dead was not due to working conditions at the factory. Pegatron said applicants for its … [Read more...] about Pegatron Now Using Facial Recognition to Scan for Underage Workers