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FBI in Search of Vendors for Facial Recognition Capabilities
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FBI in Search of Vendors for Facial Recognition Capabilities

The FBI is conducting market research to identify qualified sources that can provide advanced facial recognition technology for its law enforcement operations. FRT enables the development of investigative leads and detection of

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by Kristen Smith
September 17, 2024
New DHS Study Evaluates Privacy Risks Posed by Biometrics Research Support System
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New DHS Study Evaluates Privacy Risks Posed by Biometrics Research Support System

The Department of Homeland Security has released a study assessing the impact that its newly-created biometrics research system may have on the privacy of individuals. Released Tuesday, the assessment says that the

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by Jerry Petersen
March 27, 2024
DOD OIG Releases Evaluation of Pentagon’s Control Over Biometric Devices
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DOD OIG Releases Evaluation of Pentagon’s Control Over Biometric Devices

The Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General released a report evaluating the DOD’s control and accountability over biometric devices that collect, store and transmit biometric data. The report revealed that military

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by Naomi Cooper
November 13, 2023
DHS S&T’s Biometric Tech Rally Highlights Efficacy of Group Facial Recognition Systems
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DHS S&T’s Biometric Tech Rally Highlights Efficacy of Group Facial Recognition Systems

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has released findings from the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally, an annual event that tested and compared facial recognition systems. Results proved group biometric

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by Jamie Bennet
February 28, 2023
DHS S&T Seeks Participants in 2022 Biometric Tech Rally
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DHS S&T Seeks Participants in 2022 Biometric Tech Rally

The Science and Technology Directorate within the Department of Homeland Security is seeking applications from the industry to join the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally in September. DHS S&T said Friday it is

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by Christine Thropp
May 23, 2022
House Lawmakers Kick Off Inquiry Into Facial Recognition Service Provider
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House Lawmakers Kick Off Inquiry Into Facial Recognition Service Provider

House lawmakers asked identity verification company ID.me through a letter to provide a detailed list of its contracts with federal, state and local government agencies and information about its facial recognition software

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by Jane Edwards
April 18, 2022
IRS Ends Use of Third-Party Facial Recognition Software for Online Account Registration
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IRS Ends Use of Third-Party Facial Recognition Software for Online Account Registration

The Internal Revenue Service has dismissed its plans to require taxpayers to use a third-party facial recognition service to register for online accounts. Taxpayers can now create online accounts without the use

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by Naomi Cooper
February 24, 2022
IRS to Replace Facial Recognition for Authenticating Taxpayers’ Online Account; Chuck Rettig Quoted
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IRS to Replace Facial Recognition for Authenticating Taxpayers’ Online Account; Chuck Rettig Quoted

The Internal Revenue Service is planning to move away from using a third-party facial recognition service in an effort to address taxpayers’ concerns regarding their privacy and security. The agency said Monday

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by Angeline Leishman
February 9, 2022
IRS to End Use of Facial Recognition Tech to Verify Online Accounts; Sen. Ron Wyden Quoted
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IRS to End Use of Facial Recognition Tech to Verify Online Accounts; Sen. Ron Wyden Quoted

The Department of the Treasury has informed the office of Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., that the Internal Revenue Service is in the process of ending the use of facial

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by Jane Edwards
February 8, 2022
GSA’s Phil Lam Wants SSA Identity Vetting System for Government-Wide Use
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GSA’s Phil Lam Wants SSA Identity Vetting System for Government-Wide Use

The General Services Administration is looking toward the adoption of a Social Security Administration electronic consent-based identity verification system for the distribution of digital services by the government, Nextgov reported Monday. Phil

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by Angeline Leishman
January 25, 2022
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