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
MoreThe 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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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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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
MoreHouse 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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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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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
MoreThe 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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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
MoreThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) surveyed 24 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies on their use of facial recognition technology in fiscal year 2020 and found that 18 of those agencies reported using
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