DHS privacy probe will focus on biometric tracking by ICE, OBIM
Auditors told CyberScoop the probe could expand to other parts of DHS and will look at the agency’s increasing use of biometric markers in immigration enforcement.
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Exclusive: Senator calls on Commerce to tighten proposed rules on exporting surveillance, hacking tech to problematic nations
Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don't cover enough repressive governments’ agencies.
Illinois’ biometric privacy law provides blueprint as states seek to curb data collection
An estimated 17 pieces of privacy legislation backed by both Democrats and Republicans are pending across the country.
A year after outcry, IRS still doesn’t offer taxpayers alternative to ID.me
The agency sparked controversy over its decision to deploy facial recognition technology from the company to vet taxpayers' identity.
Senators ask FTC to investigate ID.me for deceptive business practices
They're urging the agency to investigate the company's statements on its facial recognition technology.
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ICE surveillance dragnet scoops up data on 3 out of 4 Americans, report finds
The report demonstrates how over the past decade ICE has shifted to using data collected beyond a law enforcement context.
Clearview AI agrees to not sell its facial recognition database to private companies
The landmark ruling also stops free trials to police without approval.
House panel launches probe of government contracts with identity verification company ID.me
The committee twice cited CyberScoop reporting on the firm.
Documents shed light on ID.me’s messaging to states about powerful facial recognition tech
Privacy groups are pushing states to drop the technology provider.
IRS announces it will stop use of facial recognition for identity verification
The decision by IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig comes after mounting backlash from lawmakers and privacy and civil liberties advocates.
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