Facial recognition stories - Page 3
Privacy Commissioner mulls biometrics code of practice
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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The Privacy Commissioner is looking into whether the use of biometrics needs to be regulated by a new code of practice.
Outdoor advertisers using smart technology to reach more customers
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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smart home
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advertising
Technology that lets outdoor advertisers track people in the street is spreading, though the marketing industry says it is at pains not to invade privacy.
Foodstuffs trialling an expansion of facial recognition tech to further stores
Mon, 28th Nov 2022
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Foodstuffs admits using facial recognition in some NZ stores, facing criticism while expanding technology trial.
Identity Check online system pilot launched despite gaps over privacy, rights
Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
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ministry of social development
Government's online identity check system raises concerns over human rights, ethics, and Māori engagement. Nationwide pilot underway.
Incode partners with Hoteza for biometric check-in
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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cloud services
Incode has announced a new strategic partnership with Hoteza, which is said to offer seamless and secure hotel self-check-In through biometric authentication.
Exclusive: HID offers cutting-edge access management
Mon, 31st Oct 2022
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firewalls
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network security
HID powers the hardware and software that help businesses, schools and governments secure access and allow insight into their people, places and things.
Iris biometrics market set to expand nearly 4X by 2030
Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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Iris biometrics market to expand 4X by 2030, with COVID-19 driving adoption for safety reasons, says Persistence Market Research.
Incode Omni to be sold in Indonesia by TOTM Technologies
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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martech
Incode and TOTM Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to meet accelerated demand for Omnichannel identity experiences in Indonesia.
Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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cloud services
Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.
Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert
Thu, 28th Jul 2022
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Māori data specialists are accusing the government of ignoring them while going ahead and expanding the reach of facial recognition technology.
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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blockchain
BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia.
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Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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data privacy
Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and ‘interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals’.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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iot
We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.
Facial recognition company Vix Vizion enhances product for AU hospitality workers
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Australian facial biometrics and analytics organisation Vix Vizion has responded to user feedback and released an improved user interface.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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martech
There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.
Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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Centaman Entrance Control introduces new facial recognition technology for access gates in Australia and New Zealand.
South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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government
Vix Vizion selected as solutions provider for South Australian government's gambling register, using facial recognition technology.
COVID-19 crushes fingerprint reader market
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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smart cities
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digital signage
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surveillance
However, the biometrics market is expected to regain momentum with alternatives already beginning to find their feet.