Searched for
BIOMETRIC DATA COLLECTION
IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST- EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside blocEuropean Union lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules. These rules permit sending rejected asylum seekers to centers outside th...02 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Understanding India's evolving crypto discourseIndia is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax ...25 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers paceWest Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's '...24 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone supportGoogle has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports An...07 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- Europe’s travel rules to change from April 10: What it means for visitorsEurope's border control is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10...08 Apr, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Visiting Europe this summer? Long airport queues may affect your travelTravellers to Europe face longer airport waits due to the EU's new digital border control system, EES. This system, fully operational from ...31 Mar, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Non-U.S. citizens to face mandatory biometric checks at U.S. borders as new rule takes effect; does it apply to U.S. citizens? Here’s what you need to knowAmerica has started mandatory biometric checks for all foreigners and green card holders at its borders. This new rule, effective December ...27 Dec, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
- New DHS rule could require DNA from every immigration applicant, regardless of ageThe Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule mandating biometric data collection, including DNA, for all immigration benefit...02 Nov, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
- US revives plan to use facial recognition to track all foreigners entering or leaving USThe US Customs and Border Protection will bring back biometric tracking. Facial recognition will be used for people entering and leaving th...04 Jul, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
- France's watchdog questions legality of Worldcoin biometric data collectionFrance's privacy watchdog CNIL said on Friday it is aware of ChatGPT-founder Sam Altman's Worldcoin project and that the legality of its bi...28 Jul, 2023, 09.10 PM IST
- The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices - a lesson in life-and-death consequences of data privacyAfghans who once supported the U.S. have been attempting to hide or destroy physical and digital evidence of their identities. Many Afghans...31 Aug, 2021, 09.40 AM IST
- Left MP urges Narendra Modi to 'scrap' Aadhaar projectA Left MP today requested Modi to "scrap" the Aadhaar project launched by the UPA govt as reports said that NSA had been collecting info ab...09 Jun, 2014, 08.44 PM IST
- Process to create the National Population Register startsSome of the firms selected by DIT to bid for the biometric exercise in 17 non-coastal states include small IT startups.01 Dec, 2011, 05.52 AM IST
- Home Minister P Chidambaram wants cabinet panel meet on UIDUnion home minister P Chidambaram has sought an immediate meeting of the Cabinet Committee on UID to discuss the security risks.19 Nov, 2011, 04.31 AM IST
Load More
