Worldline\u00a0has formed a partnership with\u00a0PayEye\u00a0based around biometric, cashless payments.
\nPer a\u00a0report\u00a0Thursday (July 25) from the website Biometric Update, the collaboration is designed to use biometrics to bolster security measures and reduce the risk of fraud and unauthorized transactions.
\nAs the report notes, PayEye\u2019s offerings include the eyePOS payment terminal, which lets users carry out transactions via a combination of iris and facial biometrics.
\n\u201cPutting together our potentials will help us go down in history as innovators setting new trends in the global payment markets, from which \u2014 thanks to even greater convenience and security in the payment process \u2014 our customers stand to benefit the most,\u201d Artur \u017byma\u0144czyk, Worldline\u2019s country manager for Poland, said in the report.
\nAs noted here earlier this year, leveraging biometric information for authentication represents one of the latest frontiers in the continuing evolution of payments.
\n\u201cBiometric authentication, while it exists for other aspects of our lives, is not a huge thing at this stage for payments \u2014 but as far as payments goes, it is the future,\u201d\u00a0Marc Hopkins, vice president at\u00a0E-Complish, told PYMNTS.
\nAnd although biometric authentication for payments isn\u2019t yet ubiquitous, that report argues, the technology is poised to reshape how consumers make payments.
\n\u201cThe ability for a customer to go buy a cup of coffee and not have to have to whip out their phone or their wallet, to simply just place their finger and scan to process a payment is ideal,\u201d Hopkins said. \u201cWe currently are pretty much a\u00a0cashless society, so you can think of bio payments as making us a cardless and eventually phoneless society.\u201d
\nAnd unlike stolen cards or compromised passwords, biometric data is inherently linked to an individual and much harder to replicate, meaning that the adoption of biometric payments is expected to be swift, as consumers demand both convenience and heightened security.
\n\u201cCompanies are spending thousands, millions, collectively billions on\u00a0fraud prevention. Biometric payments can help reduce that cost,\u201d said Hopkins.
\nWorldline last week formed a partnership with intelligent vending machine company\u00a0Selfly Store, working with payment expert Antenor to integrate a\u00a0contactless payment solution\u00a0with Selfly\u2019s machines, which are designed to provide an autonomous meal/snack solution for venues such as hotels and offices.
\n\u201cCrafted by payment expert Antenor on Worldline\u2019s full payment offer, the solution incorporates a series of unattended terminals, Worldline\u2019s omni-channel acceptance platform and Worldline\u2019s international acquiring solution,\u201d the companies said in a news release.
\nThe post Worldline and PayEye Team on Biometric Payments appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Worldline\u00a0has formed a partnership with\u00a0PayEye\u00a0based around biometric, cashless payments.\nPer a\u00a0report\u00a0Thursday (July 25) from the website Biometric Update, the collaboration is designed to use biometrics to bolster security measures and reduce the risk of fraud and unauthorized transactions.\nAs the report notes, PayEye\u2019s offerings include the eyePOS payment terminal, which lets users carry out transactions via a combination of iris and facial biometrics.\n\u201cPutting together our potentials will help us go down in history as innovators setting new trends in the global payment markets, from which \u2014 thanks to even greater convenience and security in the payment process \u2014 our customers stand to benefit the most,\u201d Artur \u017byma\u0144czyk, Worldline\u2019s country manager for Poland, said in the report.\nAs noted here earlier this year, leveraging biometric information for authentication represents one of the latest frontiers in the continuing evolution of payments.\n\u201cBiometric authentication, while it exists for other aspects of our lives, is not a huge thing at this stage for payments \u2014 but as far as payments goes, it is the future,\u201d\u00a0Marc Hopkins, vice president at\u00a0E-Complish, told PYMNTS.\nAnd although biometric authentication for payments isn\u2019t yet ubiquitous, that report argues, the technology is poised to reshape how consumers make payments.\n\u201cThe ability for a customer to go buy a cup of coffee and not have to have to whip out their phone or their wallet, to simply just place their finger and scan to process a payment is ideal,\u201d Hopkins said. \u201cWe currently are pretty much a\u00a0cashless society, so you can think of bio payments as making us a cardless and eventually phoneless society.\u201d\nAnd unlike stolen cards or compromised passwords, biometric data is inherently linked to an individual and much harder to replicate, meaning that the adoption of biometric payments is expected to be swift, as consumers demand both convenience and heightened security.\n\u201cCompanies are spending thousands, millions, collectively billions on\u00a0fraud prevention. Biometric payments can help reduce that cost,\u201d said Hopkins.\nWorldline last week formed a partnership with intelligent vending machine company\u00a0Selfly Store, working with payment expert Antenor to integrate a\u00a0contactless payment solution\u00a0with Selfly\u2019s machines, which are designed to provide an autonomous meal/snack solution for venues such as hotels and offices.\n\u201cCrafted by payment expert Antenor on Worldline\u2019s full payment offer, the solution incorporates a series of unattended terminals, Worldline\u2019s omni-channel acceptance platform and Worldline\u2019s international acquiring solution,\u201d the companies said in a news release.\nThe post Worldline and PayEye Team on Biometric Payments appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-07-25T16:12:47-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-07-25T16:12:47-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/biometrics.jpg", "tags": [ "biometric payments", "Biometrics", "digital transformation", "News", "partnerships", "PayEye", "PYMNTS News", "Technology", "What's Hot", "Worldline" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1967937", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/google-testing-facial-recognition-based-security-system-for-offices/", "title": "Google Testing Facial Recognition-Based Security System for Offices", "content_html": "Google is reportedly testing a facial recognition-based security system at one of its offices.
\nThe company is using the technology to spot unauthorized visitors and keep them from entering the office, CNBC reported Wednesday (June 26).
\n\u201cFor many years our security team has been testing and implementing new systems and protections to help keep our people and spaces as safe as possible,\u201d a Google spokesperson said in the report.
\nIn the company\u2019s test of facial recognition technology includes interior security cameras that collect facial data and compare it to images from employee badges to spot any unauthorized visitors, according to the report.
\nIn addition, Google\u2019s Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team will use the data to spot people who are known to pose a security risk, the report said.
\nPeople entering the building are not allowed to opt out of the facial screening, per the report. The data is not stored.
\nThe test of this technology comes at a time when Google is adding artificial intelligence (AI) across its product line, and when facial recognition technology has been raising concerns about privacy, according to the report.
\nOther tech companies have also faced concerns centered on this technology. Amazon, Microsoft and IBM have placed restrictions on the sale of their facial recognition technology to police, and Amazon was once questioned by U.S. senators about its use of AI-equipped cameras in its delivery vans, the report said.
\nBiometrics like facial recognition offer potential benefits such as enhanced security and streamlined processes but also face complexities and concerns around privacy, data protection and implementation hurdles, PYMNTS reported in April.
\nAmid concerns about potential societal harms, Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around facial recognition and AI systems.
\nOn the other hand, PYMNTS Intelligence has found that people are getting more used to logging into their favorite apps on their smartphones using facial recognition or their fingerprints.
\nNearly half of online shoppers in the U.S. use some type of biometric authentication method for purchasing online, according to \u201cTracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Biometric Authentication in the Age of Mobile,\u201d a PYMNTS Intelligence and AWS collaboration.
\nThe post Google Testing Facial Recognition-Based Security System for Offices appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Google is reportedly testing a facial recognition-based security system at one of its offices.\nThe company is using the technology to spot unauthorized visitors and keep them from entering the office, CNBC reported Wednesday (June 26).\n\u201cFor many years our security team has been testing and implementing new systems and protections to help keep our people and spaces as safe as possible,\u201d a Google spokesperson said in the report.\nIn the company\u2019s test of facial recognition technology includes interior security cameras that collect facial data and compare it to images from employee badges to spot any unauthorized visitors, according to the report.\nIn addition, Google\u2019s Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team will use the data to spot people who are known to pose a security risk, the report said.\nPeople entering the building are not allowed to opt out of the facial screening, per the report. The data is not stored.\nThe test of this technology comes at a time when Google is adding artificial intelligence (AI) across its product line, and when facial recognition technology has been raising concerns about privacy, according to the report.\nOther tech companies have also faced concerns centered on this technology. Amazon, Microsoft and IBM have placed restrictions on the sale of their facial recognition technology to police, and Amazon was once questioned by U.S. senators about its use of AI-equipped cameras in its delivery vans, the report said.\nBiometrics like facial recognition offer potential benefits such as enhanced security and streamlined processes but also face complexities and concerns around privacy, data protection and implementation hurdles, PYMNTS reported in April.\nAmid concerns about potential societal harms, Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around facial recognition and AI systems.\nOn the other hand, PYMNTS Intelligence has found that people are getting more used to logging into their favorite apps on their smartphones using facial recognition or their fingerprints.\nNearly half of online shoppers in the U.S. use some type of biometric authentication method for purchasing online, according to \u201cTracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Biometric Authentication in the Age of Mobile,\u201d a PYMNTS Intelligence and AWS collaboration.\nThe post Google Testing Facial Recognition-Based Security System for Offices appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-06-26T21:32:21-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-06-26T21:33:17-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Google-facial-recognition.jpg", "tags": [ "AI Security", "Biometrics", "facial recognition", "Google", "Google Security and Resilience Services", "News", "PYMNTS News", "What's Hot" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1956152", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/iproov-earns-first-fido-certification-for-face-biometric-verification/", "title": "iProov Earns First FIDO Certification for Face Biometric Verification", "content_html": "Identity verification provider\u00a0iProov\u00a0says its biometric tool has achieved a notable milestone.
\nThe science powering that tool, iProov\u2019s Dynamic Liveness Solution, is the first to receive the new global certification on face biometric identity verification from industry association the\u00a0FIDO Alliance, iProov\u00a0said in a Thursday (June 6) news release.
\n\u201cThis program is the premier certification to assess the performance and usability of remote identity verification systems based on facial biometrics,\u201d the company said in the\u00a0release.
\n\u201cIn a rigorous process conducted by Ingenium Biometrics, a FIDO face verification accredited lab, which consisted of no less than 10,000 tests, iProov\u2019s Dynamic Liveness achieved a flawless success record with no attacks passing the system.\u201d
\nAmid an explosion of digital identity verification \u2014 driven by the worldwide digital transformation \u2014 FIDO is working to help organizations to make informed decisions when selecting biometric identity verification solutions and ensure access to digital services for everyone, iProov said.
\n\u201cFor the first time, governments and enterprises worldwide can rely on an industry-recognized, large-scale biometric performance standard and certification program,\u201d said\u00a0Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov.
\n\u201cFinally, they can specify and procure biometrics with presentation attack liveness defenses with confidence in a third-party benchmark.\u201d
\nAs PYMNTS wrote last month, one of the newest frontiers in the continuing evolution of payments is using biometric information for authentication, where someone’s very characteristics \u2014 fingerprints,\u00a0facial features\u00a0or iris patterns \u2014 are used to authorize transactions securely and safely.
\n\u201cBiometric authentication, while it exists for other aspects of our lives, is not a huge thing at this stage for payments \u2014 but as far as payments goes, it is the future,\u201d\u00a0Marc Hopkins, vice president at\u00a0E-Complish, said in an interview with PYMNTS.
\nAnd even though\u00a0biometric authentication for payments\u00a0isn\u2019t yet omnipresent, the technology is set to reshape how consumers interact with the payment ecosystem as well as the daily transactions that make up their everyday lives.
\n\u201cThe ability for a customer to go buy a cup of coffee and not have to have to whip out their phone or their wallet, to simply just place their finger and scan to process a payment is ideal,\u201d Hopkins said.
\n\u201cWe currently are pretty much a\u00a0cashless society, so you can think of bio payments as making us a cardless and eventually phoneless society,\u201d he said.
\nThe post iProov Earns First FIDO Certification for Face Biometric Verification appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Identity verification provider\u00a0iProov\u00a0says its biometric tool has achieved a notable milestone.\nThe science powering that tool, iProov\u2019s Dynamic Liveness Solution, is the first to receive the new global certification on face biometric identity verification from industry association the\u00a0FIDO Alliance, iProov\u00a0said in a Thursday (June 6) news release.\n\u201cThis program is the premier certification to assess the performance and usability of remote identity verification systems based on facial biometrics,\u201d the company said in the\u00a0release.\n\u201cIn a rigorous process conducted by Ingenium Biometrics, a FIDO face verification accredited lab, which consisted of no less than 10,000 tests, iProov\u2019s Dynamic Liveness achieved a flawless success record with no attacks passing the system.\u201d\nAmid an explosion of digital identity verification \u2014 driven by the worldwide digital transformation \u2014 FIDO is working to help organizations to make informed decisions when selecting biometric identity verification solutions and ensure access to digital services for everyone, iProov said.\n\u201cFor the first time, governments and enterprises worldwide can rely on an industry-recognized, large-scale biometric performance standard and certification program,\u201d said\u00a0Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov.\n\u201cFinally, they can specify and procure biometrics with presentation attack liveness defenses with confidence in a third-party benchmark.\u201d\nAs PYMNTS wrote last month, one of the newest frontiers in the continuing evolution of payments is using biometric information for authentication, where someone’s very characteristics \u2014 fingerprints,\u00a0facial features\u00a0or iris patterns \u2014 are used to authorize transactions securely and safely.\n\u201cBiometric authentication, while it exists for other aspects of our lives, is not a huge thing at this stage for payments \u2014 but as far as payments goes, it is the future,\u201d\u00a0Marc Hopkins, vice president at\u00a0E-Complish, said in an interview with PYMNTS.\nAnd even though\u00a0biometric authentication for payments\u00a0isn\u2019t yet omnipresent, the technology is set to reshape how consumers interact with the payment ecosystem as well as the daily transactions that make up their everyday lives.\n\u201cThe ability for a customer to go buy a cup of coffee and not have to have to whip out their phone or their wallet, to simply just place their finger and scan to process a payment is ideal,\u201d Hopkins said.\n\u201cWe currently are pretty much a\u00a0cashless society, so you can think of bio payments as making us a cardless and eventually phoneless society,\u201d he said.\nThe post iProov Earns First FIDO Certification for Face Biometric Verification appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-06-06T15:24:32-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-06-06T15:24:32-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/biometrics.jpg", "tags": [ "authentication", "biometric identity verification", "Biometrics", "fido alliance", "identity verification", "iProov", "News", "PYMNTS News", "Technology", "What's Hot" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1947890", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/worldcoin-ordered-stop-iris-scanning-operations-hong-kong/", "title": "Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Iris-Scanning Operations in Hong Kong", "content_html": "Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning digital identity startup co-founded by\u00a0OpenAI\u00a0CEO\u00a0Sam Altman, has been ordered to cease its operations in\u00a0Hong Kong.
\nHong Kong\u2019s\u00a0Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data\u00a0(PCPD) said in a Wednesday (May 22)\u00a0press release\u00a0that it has directed the organization to stop scanning and collecting iris and face images of\u00a0members of the public.
\nThe PCPD found that the Worldcoin project violated Hong Kong\u2019s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), according to the release.
\nReached by PYMNTS, Worldcoin Foundation provided an emailed statement saying that it is \u201cdisappointed\u201d by the PCPD\u2019s views.
\n\u201cWorldcoin operates lawfully and is designed to be fully compliant with all laws and regulations governing data collection and use, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong, among many other similar statutes across other markets,\u201d the statement said.
\n\u201cIn an effort to prepare humanity for the age of AI, the Foundation continues to raise the privacy bar through data minimization, user control over data and advanced technology such as personal custody, iris code deletion, and secure multi-party computation,\u201d it added. \u201cUnfortunately, the authorities in Hong Kong overlooked these aspects in their evaluation of the humanness verification process.\u201d
\nDuring the\u00a0PCDP\u2019s investigation, it\u00a0determined that during Worldcoin\u2019s operation in Hong Kong, more than 8,000 individuals had their faces and irises scanned for verification, the release said.\u00a0These people were told\u00a0that they would then be able to receive free Worldcoin tokens, a cryptocurrency, at regular intervals.
\nIn its press release, the PCPD invited members of the public to inform the office if they see Worldcoin operating its iris scanning devices anywhere in Hong Kong.
\nWhen announcing in 2021 that it raised $25 million in funding from investors, Worldcoin said it aimed to spread the reach of\u00a0cryptocurrency\u00a0and financial services\u00a0as a whole by having users get their irises scanned.\u00a0The image would be encrypted\u00a0and turned into a code, and then users would be given a free share of the Worldcoin cryptocurrency.
\nWorldcoin CEO and Co-founder\u00a0Alex Blania\u00a0said\u00a0at the time\u00a0that crypto is \u201ca very powerful\u00a0thing.\u201d
\n\u201cIt will widen the boundaries of the economy in general and give many people access,\u201d Blania said. \u201cWe designed the whole system to be fundamentally privacy-preserving.\u00a0The iris code itself is the only thing leaving the orb. There\u2019s no big database of biometric data.\u201d
\nIn July, Worldcoin launched its technology and\u00a0its\u00a0cryptocurrency\u00a0in 35 cities across 20 countries. It did not launch them in the United States because of concerns about speculation and fraud.
\nA month later, Kenya became the world\u2019s first nation to suspend Worldcoin\u2019s operations, saying it was concerned about the organization\u2019s collection of\u00a0iris data.
\nA spokesperson for Worldcoin told PYMNTS at the time: \u201cDuring the pause, the team will develop an onboarding program that encompasses more robust crowd control measures and work with local officials to increase understanding of the privacy measures and commitments Worldcoin implements, not only in Kenya but everywhere.\u201d
\nThe\u00a0organization has also\u00a0been ordered\u00a0to stop its operations in\u00a0Spain\u00a0and\u00a0Portugal.
\nThe post Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Iris-Scanning Operations in Hong Kong appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning digital identity startup co-founded by\u00a0OpenAI\u00a0CEO\u00a0Sam Altman, has been ordered to cease its operations in\u00a0Hong Kong.\nHong Kong\u2019s\u00a0Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data\u00a0(PCPD) said in a Wednesday (May 22)\u00a0press release\u00a0that it has directed the organization to stop scanning and collecting iris and face images of\u00a0members of the public.\nThe PCPD found that the Worldcoin project violated Hong Kong\u2019s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), according to the release.\nReached by PYMNTS, Worldcoin Foundation provided an emailed statement saying that it is \u201cdisappointed\u201d by the PCPD\u2019s views.\n\u201cWorldcoin operates lawfully and is designed to be fully compliant with all laws and regulations governing data collection and use, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong, among many other similar statutes across other markets,\u201d the statement said.\n\u201cIn an effort to prepare humanity for the age of AI, the Foundation continues to raise the privacy bar through data minimization, user control over data and advanced technology such as personal custody, iris code deletion, and secure multi-party computation,\u201d it added. \u201cUnfortunately, the authorities in Hong Kong overlooked these aspects in their evaluation of the humanness verification process.\u201d\nDuring the\u00a0PCDP\u2019s investigation, it\u00a0determined that during Worldcoin\u2019s operation in Hong Kong, more than 8,000 individuals had their faces and irises scanned for verification, the release said.\u00a0These people were told\u00a0that they would then be able to receive free Worldcoin tokens, a cryptocurrency, at regular intervals.\nIn its press release, the PCPD invited members of the public to inform the office if they see Worldcoin operating its iris scanning devices anywhere in Hong Kong.\nWhen announcing in 2021 that it raised $25 million in funding from investors, Worldcoin said it aimed to spread the reach of\u00a0cryptocurrency\u00a0and financial services\u00a0as a whole by having users get their irises scanned.\u00a0The image would be encrypted\u00a0and turned into a code, and then users would be given a free share of the Worldcoin cryptocurrency.\nWorldcoin CEO and Co-founder\u00a0Alex Blania\u00a0said\u00a0at the time\u00a0that crypto is \u201ca very powerful\u00a0thing.\u201d\n\u201cIt will widen the boundaries of the economy in general and give many people access,\u201d Blania said. \u201cWe designed the whole system to be fundamentally privacy-preserving.\u00a0The iris code itself is the only thing leaving the orb. There\u2019s no big database of biometric data.\u201d\nIn July, Worldcoin launched its technology and\u00a0its\u00a0cryptocurrency\u00a0in 35 cities across 20 countries. It did not launch them in the United States because of concerns about speculation and fraud.\nA month later, Kenya became the world\u2019s first nation to suspend Worldcoin\u2019s operations, saying it was concerned about the organization\u2019s collection of\u00a0iris data.\nA spokesperson for Worldcoin told PYMNTS at the time: \u201cDuring the pause, the team will develop an onboarding program that encompasses more robust crowd control measures and work with local officials to increase understanding of the privacy measures and commitments Worldcoin implements, not only in Kenya but everywhere.\u201d\nThe\u00a0organization has also\u00a0been ordered\u00a0to stop its operations in\u00a0Spain\u00a0and\u00a0Portugal.\nThe post Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Iris-Scanning Operations in Hong Kong appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-05-22T17:44:38-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-05-22T20:23:01-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Worldcoin-PCPD-Hong-Kong.jpeg", "tags": [ "authentication", "Biometrics", "Bitcoin", "Blockchain", "cryptocurrency", "digital identity", "Hong Kong", "identity verification", "international", "News", "privacy", "PYMNTS News", "startups", "What's Hot", "Worldcoin" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1938497", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/microsofts-facial-recognition-ban-points-to-growing-qualms-over-privacy/", "title": "Microsoft\u2019s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy\u00a0", "content_html": "Microsoft\u2019s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry\u2019s struggle to balance the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI).
\nThe move signals that Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around AI systems amid concerns about potential societal harms. Experts say it\u2019s an example of why businesses need to be careful how they use AI.
\n\u201cFacial recognition technology carries immense privacy harms, which is why the EU AI Act has denominated it as an unacceptable risk and severely limited its usage,\u201d Gal Ringel, co-founder and CEO at data privacy firm Mine, told PYMNTS. \u201cEven without a federal AI law in place in the U.S., companies need to be aware of the AI capabilities they are developing and restrict unnecessary usage accordingly.\u201d
\nLast year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that the increased use of biometrics raises serious concerns about security, privacy, and discrimination.
\nIn an email to PYMNTS, a Microsoft spokesperson revealed that the company had updated its code of conduct on Thursday (May 2). The new language prohibits Microsoft\u2019s artificial intelligence (AI) service from being used for facial recognition purposes by or for law enforcement agencies within the United States.
\n\u201cMicrosoft is banning it because, as a whole, there is still some hesitancy and trepidation regarding the use of facial recognition by police,\u201d Bob Eckel, the CEO of Aware, a biometric solutions provider, told PYMNTS. \u201cSome argue that facial recognition fosters discrimination by being less accurate for certain races, nationalities and ethnicities. However, this is not true.\u201d
\nEmphasizing the advancements in facial recognition accuracy, Eckel said, \u201cToday\u2019s facial recognition tools are tested and validated by trustworthy third parties, and certain states require police agencies using facial recognition to only use software deemed to be at least 98 percent accurate across all demographics.\u201d
\nRingel said the U.S. government has not always supported tech companies\u2019 efforts to protect user privacy. He noted that in the past, the government has pressured companies like Apple to unlock phones to assist law enforcement investigations.
\n\u201cI hope, given these are only police departments and thus this is more of a local issue, that Microsoft won\u2019t face any retribution for trying to safeguard its AI usage,\u201d he said.
\nTech consultant John Bambenek emphasized the global implications of Microsoft\u2019s ban, telling PYMNTS, \u201cIt\u2019s important to note that this applies to law enforcement everywhere, so this couldn\u2019t be used by governments that have a different idea of civil rights to identify, for instance, members of persecuted groups or political opposition.\u201d
\nThe ban raises questions about the broader implications for enterprises utilizing facial recognition technology. \u201cSo far, facial recognition in law enforcement seems to be the only area where the risks have slowed down adoption,\u201d Bambenek said. \u201cBut Microsoft is essentially saying they can\u2019t solve the problem, which begs the question \u2026 what other risks are there (or will there be), and can they be prevented before harm is done.\u201d
\nThe post Microsoft\u2019s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy\u00a0 appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Microsoft\u2019s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry\u2019s struggle to balance the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI).\nThe move signals that Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around AI systems amid concerns about potential societal harms. Experts say it\u2019s an example of why businesses need to be careful how they use AI.\n\u201cFacial recognition technology carries immense privacy harms, which is why the EU AI Act has denominated it as an unacceptable risk and severely limited its usage,\u201d Gal Ringel, co-founder and CEO at data privacy firm Mine, told PYMNTS. \u201cEven without a federal AI law in place in the U.S., companies need to be aware of the AI capabilities they are developing and restrict unnecessary usage accordingly.\u201d\nLast year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that the increased use of biometrics raises serious concerns about security, privacy, and discrimination.\nShutting Down Access\nIn an email to PYMNTS, a Microsoft spokesperson revealed that the company had updated its code of conduct on Thursday (May 2). The new language prohibits Microsoft\u2019s artificial intelligence (AI) service from being used for facial recognition purposes by or for law enforcement agencies within the United States.\n\u201cMicrosoft is banning it because, as a whole, there is still some hesitancy and trepidation regarding the use of facial recognition by police,\u201d Bob Eckel, the CEO of Aware, a biometric solutions provider, told PYMNTS. \u201cSome argue that facial recognition fosters discrimination by being less accurate for certain races, nationalities and ethnicities. However, this is not true.\u201d\nEmphasizing the advancements in facial recognition accuracy, Eckel said, \u201cToday\u2019s facial recognition tools are tested and validated by trustworthy third parties, and certain states require police agencies using facial recognition to only use software deemed to be at least 98 percent accurate across all demographics.\u201d\nRingel said the U.S. government has not always supported tech companies\u2019 efforts to protect user privacy. He noted that in the past, the government has pressured companies like Apple to unlock phones to assist law enforcement investigations.\n\u201cI hope, given these are only police departments and thus this is more of a local issue, that Microsoft won\u2019t face any retribution for trying to safeguard its AI usage,\u201d he said.\nImplications for Business\nTech consultant John Bambenek emphasized the global implications of Microsoft\u2019s ban, telling PYMNTS, \u201cIt\u2019s important to note that this applies to law enforcement everywhere, so this couldn\u2019t be used by governments that have a different idea of civil rights to identify, for instance, members of persecuted groups or political opposition.\u201d\nThe ban raises questions about the broader implications for enterprises utilizing facial recognition technology. \u201cSo far, facial recognition in law enforcement seems to be the only area where the risks have slowed down adoption,\u201d Bambenek said. \u201cBut Microsoft is essentially saying they can\u2019t solve the problem, which begs the question \u2026 what other risks are there (or will there be), and can they be prevented before harm is done.\u201d\nThe post Microsoft\u2019s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy\u00a0 appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-05-03T17:22:09-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-05-03T17:22:09-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Microsoft-facial-recognition.png", "tags": [ "AI", "artificial intelligence", "Big Tech", "Biometrics", "facial recognition", "law enforcement", "Microsoft", "News", "OpenAI", "privacy", "PYMNTS News", "regulations", "Technology" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1884415", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/facial-biometrics-implementation-hiccups-stir-privacy-security-debate/", "title": "Facial Biometrics Implementation Hiccups Stir Privacy, Security Debate", "content_html": "While biometrics offer potential benefits such as enhanced security and streamlined processes, their implementation often comes with complexities and concerns, including privacy, data protection and implementation hurdles.\u00a0
\nThe recent reinstatement of Quebec\u2019s provincial automobile insurance registry\u2019s facial recognition program, following its suspension last April, reflects these broader trends and challenges surrounding the ongoing and widespread adoption of biometric technology across various sectors.\u00a0
\nThe decision to revive the facial recognition tool, aimed at de-duplicating and managing its citizen photo bank, comes after the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0(SAAQ) faced significant obstacles in its previous attempt to integrate such technology into its operations.\u00a0
\nAs detailed in a\u00a0report\u00a0by Le Journal de Qu\u00e9bec, the initial endeavor was marred by inadequate training and testing, leading to significant public outcry due to extensive online backlogs and prolonged delays at service centers.\u00a0
\nHowever, Gino Desrosiers, responsible for media relations at SAAQ, has expressed optimism about the revamped tool, stating that the new system will \u201cstreamline the management of our current photo database for driver\u2019s licenses and health insurance cards, primarily targeting duplicate entries.\u201d
\nDespite this optimism, data protection advocates remain skeptical and have emphasized the need for stringent supervision to mitigate potential impacts on individual rights.
\nThis includes Diane Poitras, president of the Commission for Access to Information, who in a\u00a0report\u00a0by Biometric Update.com, warned that \u201cwithout adequate supervision, facial recognition is […] likely to have considerable impacts on the privacy and other rights of individuals.\u201d\u00a0
\nLiberal MNA Michelle Setlakwe also underscored that the issue extends beyond mere \u201ccleaning up a bank of photos\u201d to encompassing the risks inherent in facial recognition technology, including\u00a0fraud and identity theft. She cautioned that the deployment of such a digital identification system could afford access to a range of government services, highlighting the potential implications for security and privacy.
\n\u201cThis technology may be used at first to organize the SAAQ photo bank, but we know it is the entry point for a Quebec system of digital identity that could be used on various government platforms,\u201d Setlakwe said in a\u00a0report\u00a0by the Montreal Gazette.\u00a0
\nThe use of biometrics has prompted similar ethical and privacy concerns worldwide, as evidenced by worries\u00a0among immigrant rights groups about the storage of personal data by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and lawmakers\u2019 apprehensions regarding privacy infringements due to the Transportation Security Administration\u2019s (TSA) facial recognition screening at airports.\u00a0
\nThese concerns are mirrored by global efforts to impose restrictions on biometric technologies, seen in countries such as\u00a0China\u00a0and\u00a0the U.K.
\nCollectively, these trends highlight the need for a\u00a0nuanced approach\u00a0that balances the potential benefits of biometric technology with robust supervision, oversight, and inclusive public discourse to effectively address its inherent challenges effectively, thereby safeguarding individual rights and fostering public trust.
\nThe post Facial Biometrics Implementation Hiccups Stir Privacy, Security Debate appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "While biometrics offer potential benefits such as enhanced security and streamlined processes, their implementation often comes with complexities and concerns, including privacy, data protection and implementation hurdles.\u00a0\nThe recent reinstatement of Quebec\u2019s provincial automobile insurance registry\u2019s facial recognition program, following its suspension last April, reflects these broader trends and challenges surrounding the ongoing and widespread adoption of biometric technology across various sectors.\u00a0\nThe decision to revive the facial recognition tool, aimed at de-duplicating and managing its citizen photo bank, comes after the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0(SAAQ) faced significant obstacles in its previous attempt to integrate such technology into its operations.\u00a0\nAs detailed in a\u00a0report\u00a0by Le Journal de Qu\u00e9bec, the initial endeavor was marred by inadequate training and testing, leading to significant public outcry due to extensive online backlogs and prolonged delays at service centers.\u00a0\nHowever, Gino Desrosiers, responsible for media relations at SAAQ, has expressed optimism about the revamped tool, stating that the new system will \u201cstreamline the management of our current photo database for driver\u2019s licenses and health insurance cards, primarily targeting duplicate entries.\u201d\nDespite this optimism, data protection advocates remain skeptical and have emphasized the need for stringent supervision to mitigate potential impacts on individual rights.\nThis includes Diane Poitras, president of the Commission for Access to Information, who in a\u00a0report\u00a0by Biometric Update.com, warned that \u201cwithout adequate supervision, facial recognition is […] likely to have considerable impacts on the privacy and other rights of individuals.\u201d\u00a0\nLiberal MNA Michelle Setlakwe also underscored that the issue extends beyond mere \u201ccleaning up a bank of photos\u201d to encompassing the risks inherent in facial recognition technology, including\u00a0fraud and identity theft. She cautioned that the deployment of such a digital identification system could afford access to a range of government services, highlighting the potential implications for security and privacy.\n\u201cThis technology may be used at first to organize the SAAQ photo bank, but we know it is the entry point for a Quebec system of digital identity that could be used on various government platforms,\u201d Setlakwe said in a\u00a0report\u00a0by the Montreal Gazette.\u00a0\nThe use of biometrics has prompted similar ethical and privacy concerns worldwide, as evidenced by worries\u00a0among immigrant rights groups about the storage of personal data by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and lawmakers\u2019 apprehensions regarding privacy infringements due to the Transportation Security Administration\u2019s (TSA) facial recognition screening at airports.\u00a0\nThese concerns are mirrored by global efforts to impose restrictions on biometric technologies, seen in countries such as\u00a0China\u00a0and\u00a0the U.K.\nCollectively, these trends highlight the need for a\u00a0nuanced approach\u00a0that balances the potential benefits of biometric technology with robust supervision, oversight, and inclusive public discourse to effectively address its inherent challenges effectively, thereby safeguarding individual rights and fostering public trust.\nThe post Facial Biometrics Implementation Hiccups Stir Privacy, Security Debate appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-04-04T20:10:01-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-04-04T20:10:01-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/facial-recognition-1.jpg", "tags": [ "Biometrics", "Commission for Access to Information", "Diane Poitras", "facial recognition", "Michelle Setlakwe", "News", "PYMNTS News", "Quebec automobile registry", "SAAQ", "Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1880498", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/amazon-debuts-app-for-easier-palm-payment-sign-ups/", "title": "Amazon Debuts App for Easier Palm Payment Sign-Ups", "content_html": "Amazon\u00a0is making it easier for consumers to use its palm payment tool Amazon One.
\n\u201cUntil today, customers had to visit a\u00a0physical location\u00a0to hover their palm over an Amazon One device to sign up for the service,\u201d the company said in a news release Thursday (March 28).\u00a0\u201cNow, they can sign up for Amazon One from home, work, or on-the-go via the Amazon One app, available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.\u201d
\nAccording to the release, the app lets customers create their online profile by logging into their Amazon account, snapping a photo of their palm and adding a payment method. After signing up, they can use Amazon One to make purchases, gain entry or verify their ages just by hovering their palm over Amazon One devices.
\nThe service is available at\u00a0500-plus\u00a0Amazon-owned\u00a0Whole Foods\u00a0stores, several of Amazon\u2019s own stores, and a range of third-party locations like\u00a0stadiums, convenience stores and airports that have partnerships with Amazon.
\nAmazon\u00a0first debuted\u00a0Amazon One in 2020 and has been slowly expanding the service over the years, including November\u2019s launch of\u00a0Amazon One Enterprise, a contactless security tool designed to grant entry to places like offices, hotels and educational facilities without having to rely on things like badges and fobs, or digital methods like PINs and passwords.
\n\u201cThe benefits of palm biometric payments extend to both consumers and businesses alike,\u201d PYMNTS wrote in February.
\n\u201cFor consumers, the\u00a0convenience factor is significant\u00a0as they no longer need to remember PINs or passwords, carry physical cards, or even have their phones on hand. With just a quick scan of their palm, they can complete transactions swiftly and securely, whether they\u2019re buying groceries, dining out or shopping online.\u201d
\nDue to these benefits, it is perhaps unsurprising that most consumers who have used biometrics for authentication prefer the technology, according to \u201cConsumer Authentication Preferences for Online Banking and Transactions,\u201d a PYMNTS and\u00a0Entersekt\u00a0collaboration.
\nAs for businesses, the report said, palm biometric payments provide increased efficiency and security, reducing transaction times and leading to shorter queues in-store and improved customer satisfaction.
\n\u201cFor instance, following a biometric scan, employees may greet guests by name and access their order history, reflecting restaurants\u2019 endeavors to enhance customer experiences through personalized interactions,\u201d PYMNTS wrote.
\nThe post Amazon Debuts App for Easier Palm Payment Sign-Ups appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Amazon\u00a0is making it easier for consumers to use its palm payment tool Amazon One.\n\u201cUntil today, customers had to visit a\u00a0physical location\u00a0to hover their palm over an Amazon One device to sign up for the service,\u201d the company said in a news release Thursday (March 28).\u00a0\u201cNow, they can sign up for Amazon One from home, work, or on-the-go via the Amazon One app, available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.\u201d\nAccording to the release, the app lets customers create their online profile by logging into their Amazon account, snapping a photo of their palm and adding a payment method. After signing up, they can use Amazon One to make purchases, gain entry or verify their ages just by hovering their palm over Amazon One devices.\nThe service is available at\u00a0500-plus\u00a0Amazon-owned\u00a0Whole Foods\u00a0stores, several of Amazon\u2019s own stores, and a range of third-party locations like\u00a0stadiums, convenience stores and airports that have partnerships with Amazon.\nAmazon\u00a0first debuted\u00a0Amazon One in 2020 and has been slowly expanding the service over the years, including November\u2019s launch of\u00a0Amazon One Enterprise, a contactless security tool designed to grant entry to places like offices, hotels and educational facilities without having to rely on things like badges and fobs, or digital methods like PINs and passwords.\n\u201cThe benefits of palm biometric payments extend to both consumers and businesses alike,\u201d PYMNTS wrote in February.\n\u201cFor consumers, the\u00a0convenience factor is significant\u00a0as they no longer need to remember PINs or passwords, carry physical cards, or even have their phones on hand. With just a quick scan of their palm, they can complete transactions swiftly and securely, whether they\u2019re buying groceries, dining out or shopping online.\u201d\nDue to these benefits, it is perhaps unsurprising that most consumers who have used biometrics for authentication prefer the technology, according to \u201cConsumer Authentication Preferences for Online Banking and Transactions,\u201d a PYMNTS and\u00a0Entersekt\u00a0collaboration.\nAs for businesses, the report said, palm biometric payments provide increased efficiency and security, reducing transaction times and leading to shorter queues in-store and improved customer satisfaction.\n\u201cFor instance, following a biometric scan, employees may greet guests by name and access their order history, reflecting restaurants\u2019 endeavors to enhance customer experiences through personalized interactions,\u201d PYMNTS wrote.\nThe post Amazon Debuts App for Easier Palm Payment Sign-Ups appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-03-28T10:47:23-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-28T10:47:23-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Amazon-One.png", "tags": [ "Amazon", "Amazon One", "authentication", "Biometrics", "News", "palm payments", "payments", "PYMNTS News", "Retail", "What's Hot" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1879396", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/portugal-shuts-down-worldcoin-biometric-data-collection/", "title": "Portugal Shuts Down Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection", "content_html": "Portugal has reportedly put the brakes on\u00a0Worldcoin\u2019s\u00a0biometric data collection efforts.
\nAs Reuters reported Tuesday (March 26), the country\u2019s data regulator has ordered Worldcoin to\u00a0halt its data collection\u00a0for 90 days. The move marks the latest in a series of regulatory setbacks for the company, founded by\u00a0OpenAI\u00a0CEO Sam Altman.
\nWorldcoin offers a digital ID and free cryptocurrency to users who agree to have their faces scanned by one of its \u201corb\u201d machines. The company\u2019s website says that more than 4.5 million people worldwide have already signed up.
\nMore than 300,000 of those people are from Portugal, the report said, leading the\u00a0CNPD, the country\u2019s data watchdog, to issue the shutdown.
\nAccording to Reuters, the regulator said it had gotten dozens of complaints in the past month about unwarranted collection of data from minors, \u201cdeficiencies in the information provided to the data subjects\u201d and \u201cthe impossibility of erasing the data or withdrawing consent.\u201d
\nIn a statement provided to PYMNTS, Worldcoin Data Protection Officer\u00a0Jannick Preiwisch\u00a0said the company complies with all laws dealing with biometric data collection and would be happy to address the regulator\u2019s concerns.
\n\u201cThe report from CNPD is the first time we are hearing from them regarding many of these matters, including reports of underage sign-ups in Portugal, for which we have zero tolerance for and are working to address in all instances, even if a matter of a few reports,\u201d he said.
\nPortugal\u2019s move comes weeks after its neighbor Spain\u00a0issued a similar order, while also blocking\u00a0the data the project has already collected.
\nThe Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) said in a news release that it had \u201creceived several complaints against this company about insufficient information, the collection of data from minors and the fact that consent cannot be withdrawn, among other infringements.\u201d
\nWorldcoin\u2019s work has received pushback in other countries as well. Kenya last August\u00a0suspended Worldcoin\u2019s operations during a government investigation, while the U.K. Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) told PYMNTS it would be \u201cmaking further inquiries\u201d into the company soon after its debut last year.
\nBut\u00a0despite apprehensions\u00a0about these and other biometric tools, research by PYMNTS Intelligence has found that a significant share of U.S. consumers continue to embrace biometric authentication tools, with more than 50% of consumers that make online purchases using biometric authentication to verify transactions.
\nThese authentication methods include facial recognition and fingerprint scans, used by a respective\u00a028% and 49% of consumers. In addition, close to 60% of facial recognition users employ this method more than once weekly.
\nThe post Portugal Shuts Down Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Portugal has reportedly put the brakes on\u00a0Worldcoin\u2019s\u00a0biometric data collection efforts.\nAs Reuters reported Tuesday (March 26), the country\u2019s data regulator has ordered Worldcoin to\u00a0halt its data collection\u00a0for 90 days. The move marks the latest in a series of regulatory setbacks for the company, founded by\u00a0OpenAI\u00a0CEO Sam Altman.\nWorldcoin offers a digital ID and free cryptocurrency to users who agree to have their faces scanned by one of its \u201corb\u201d machines. The company\u2019s website says that more than 4.5 million people worldwide have already signed up.\nMore than 300,000 of those people are from Portugal, the report said, leading the\u00a0CNPD, the country\u2019s data watchdog, to issue the shutdown.\nAccording to Reuters, the regulator said it had gotten dozens of complaints in the past month about unwarranted collection of data from minors, \u201cdeficiencies in the information provided to the data subjects\u201d and \u201cthe impossibility of erasing the data or withdrawing consent.\u201d\nIn a statement provided to PYMNTS, Worldcoin Data Protection Officer\u00a0Jannick Preiwisch\u00a0said the company complies with all laws dealing with biometric data collection and would be happy to address the regulator\u2019s concerns.\n\u201cThe report from CNPD is the first time we are hearing from them regarding many of these matters, including reports of underage sign-ups in Portugal, for which we have zero tolerance for and are working to address in all instances, even if a matter of a few reports,\u201d he said.\nPortugal\u2019s move comes weeks after its neighbor Spain\u00a0issued a similar order, while also blocking\u00a0the data the project has already collected.\nThe Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) said in a news release that it had \u201creceived several complaints against this company about insufficient information, the collection of data from minors and the fact that consent cannot be withdrawn, among other infringements.\u201d\nWorldcoin\u2019s work has received pushback in other countries as well. Kenya last August\u00a0suspended Worldcoin\u2019s operations during a government investigation, while the U.K. Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) told PYMNTS it would be \u201cmaking further inquiries\u201d into the company soon after its debut last year.\nBut\u00a0despite apprehensions\u00a0about these and other biometric tools, research by PYMNTS Intelligence has found that a significant share of U.S. consumers continue to embrace biometric authentication tools, with more than 50% of consumers that make online purchases using biometric authentication to verify transactions.\nThese authentication methods include facial recognition and fingerprint scans, used by a respective\u00a028% and 49% of consumers. In addition, close to 60% of facial recognition users employ this method more than once weekly.\nThe post Portugal Shuts Down Worldcoin Biometric Data Collection appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-03-26T11:09:06-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-26T11:09:06-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/biometrics.jpg", "tags": [ "biometric data collection", "Biometrics", "cryptocurrency", "data privacy", "data protection", "facial recognition", "News", "OpenAI", "PYMNTS News", "regulations", "Sam Altman", "Technology", "What's Hot", "Worldcoin" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1878967", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/biometric-ticketing-drives-stadiums-digital-makeover/", "title": "Biometric Ticketing Drives Stadiums\u2019 Digital Makeover", "content_html": "Baseball\u00a0season officially kicks off March 28, and fans are set to experience a shift in their stadium visits across the country.
\nOne such change is taking place at\u00a0Citizens Bank Park, home to the\u00a0Philadelphia Phillies, where\u00a0facial recognition ticketing\u00a0will be introduced at all main entrance gates on opening day.
\nThe implementation of this biometric ticketing system is part of the MLB\u2019s broader initiative to introduce its\u00a0Go-Ahead Entry\u00a0facial authentication technology across all stadiums league-wide during the 2024 season. Other teams, including the\u00a0Houston Astros, are planning to deploy the system starting on opening day, with more expected to adopt it throughout the season.
\nFans can submit a selfie through the\u00a0MLB Ballpark app, which is then converted into a numerical token. The token enables authentication of one\u2019s ticket(s) via a face scan upon entry to the park, all while ensuring privacy by not storing a photo of the fan\u2019s face.
\n\u201cThe security, integrity and confidentiality of your information are extremely important to us,\u201d the MLB said in a frequently asked questions section on the Go-Ahead Entry webpage. \u201cWe have implemented technical, administrative and physical security measures designed to protect fan information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use and modification that follow or exceed industry standards for security.\u201d
\nAccording to data provided by an MLB spokesperson to\u00a0Sports Business Journal, fans using Go-Ahead Entry last season went through gates 68% faster than those who used standard entrance lanes, marking an efficiency boost in stadium entry.
\nAlongside the implementation of biometric ticketing, stadiums \u2014 many of which were constructed decades ago \u2014 are embracing technology to address long-standing challenges in fan experience and operational efficiency.
\nOne of the most notable transformations is the integration of artificial intelligence-powered self-checkout systems like the ones developed by\u00a0Mashgin, which have improved the concession experience, reducing processing times from minutes to seconds.
\nAccording to\u00a0Brandon Scott, head of sports deployments at Mashgin, this not only bolsters efficiency and safety but also optimizes revenue generation for stadiums while elevating the overall fan experience.
\n\u201cThe impact we\u2019re having is tremendous on a lot of fronts,\u201d Scott told PYMNTS in an interview. \u201cFire marshals, for instance, tend to like us because we take a line that used to be 40 minutes long and turn that into three or four minutes, which means there\u2019s nobody walking in the exit or blocking a bathroom. And we\u2019re obviously doing that by being so much faster.\u201d
\nThe integration of technology into the fan experience extends beyond transactions. From streamlined security protocols to hassle-free entry processes, Scott said Mashgin\u2019s kiosks, which can be found in more than 100 U.S. stadiums, are reshaping every aspect of the stadium visit.
\n\u201cInstead of going through a stadium and taking your bags apart [at security checkpoints], you just walk right through with everything in your pockets,\u201d he said. \u201cEverything from parking to entrance to checkout and concession stand is being streamlined, and technology is having a big part in that.\u201d
\nMeanwhile, a\u00a0partnership\u00a0between the\u00a0International University Sports Federation\u00a0and\u00a0Bornan Sports Technology\u00a0represents a stride toward digital transformation in university sports.
\nThe collaboration, which \u201caims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies across the whole university sport movement,\u201d according to FISU President\u00a0Leonz Eder, involves using advanced technologies like personalized digital services and cloud computing solutions to enhance resource management for university sports events worldwide.
\nIn essence, the integration of technologies such as biometric ticketing at stadium gates, AI-powered self-checkouts and strategic partnerships underscore the sports sector\u2019s embrace of the digital age. These innovations hold the potential to enhance fan experiences, streamline operations and boost overall efficiency within stadiums.
\nHowever, alongside the undeniable benefits of these advanced technologies, it\u2019s crucial to address challenges like\u00a0data privacy concerns, particularly in the case of biometric technology. Successfully navigating these hurdles will be essential to unlocking widespread adoption and ensuring that the integration of technology in sports continues to advance responsibly and ethically.
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\n", "content_text": "Baseball\u00a0season officially kicks off March 28, and fans are set to experience a shift in their stadium visits across the country.\nOne such change is taking place at\u00a0Citizens Bank Park, home to the\u00a0Philadelphia Phillies, where\u00a0facial recognition ticketing\u00a0will be introduced at all main entrance gates on opening day.\nThe implementation of this biometric ticketing system is part of the MLB\u2019s broader initiative to introduce its\u00a0Go-Ahead Entry\u00a0facial authentication technology across all stadiums league-wide during the 2024 season. Other teams, including the\u00a0Houston Astros, are planning to deploy the system starting on opening day, with more expected to adopt it throughout the season.\nFans can submit a selfie through the\u00a0MLB Ballpark app, which is then converted into a numerical token. The token enables authentication of one\u2019s ticket(s) via a face scan upon entry to the park, all while ensuring privacy by not storing a photo of the fan\u2019s face.\n\u201cThe security, integrity and confidentiality of your information are extremely important to us,\u201d the MLB said in a frequently asked questions section on the Go-Ahead Entry webpage. \u201cWe have implemented technical, administrative and physical security measures designed to protect fan information from unauthorized access, disclosure, use and modification that follow or exceed industry standards for security.\u201d\nAccording to data provided by an MLB spokesperson to\u00a0Sports Business Journal, fans using Go-Ahead Entry last season went through gates 68% faster than those who used standard entrance lanes, marking an efficiency boost in stadium entry.\nAlongside the implementation of biometric ticketing, stadiums \u2014 many of which were constructed decades ago \u2014 are embracing technology to address long-standing challenges in fan experience and operational efficiency.\nOne of the most notable transformations is the integration of artificial intelligence-powered self-checkout systems like the ones developed by\u00a0Mashgin, which have improved the concession experience, reducing processing times from minutes to seconds.\nAccording to\u00a0Brandon Scott, head of sports deployments at Mashgin, this not only bolsters efficiency and safety but also optimizes revenue generation for stadiums while elevating the overall fan experience.\n\u201cThe impact we\u2019re having is tremendous on a lot of fronts,\u201d Scott told PYMNTS in an interview. \u201cFire marshals, for instance, tend to like us because we take a line that used to be 40 minutes long and turn that into three or four minutes, which means there\u2019s nobody walking in the exit or blocking a bathroom. And we\u2019re obviously doing that by being so much faster.\u201d\nThe integration of technology into the fan experience extends beyond transactions. From streamlined security protocols to hassle-free entry processes, Scott said Mashgin\u2019s kiosks, which can be found in more than 100 U.S. stadiums, are reshaping every aspect of the stadium visit.\n\u201cInstead of going through a stadium and taking your bags apart [at security checkpoints], you just walk right through with everything in your pockets,\u201d he said. \u201cEverything from parking to entrance to checkout and concession stand is being streamlined, and technology is having a big part in that.\u201d\nMeanwhile, a\u00a0partnership\u00a0between the\u00a0International University Sports Federation\u00a0and\u00a0Bornan Sports Technology\u00a0represents a stride toward digital transformation in university sports.\nThe collaboration, which \u201caims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies across the whole university sport movement,\u201d according to FISU President\u00a0Leonz Eder, involves using advanced technologies like personalized digital services and cloud computing solutions to enhance resource management for university sports events worldwide.\nIn essence, the integration of technologies such as biometric ticketing at stadium gates, AI-powered self-checkouts and strategic partnerships underscore the sports sector\u2019s embrace of the digital age. These innovations hold the potential to enhance fan experiences, streamline operations and boost overall efficiency within stadiums.\nHowever, alongside the undeniable benefits of these advanced technologies, it\u2019s crucial to address challenges like\u00a0data privacy concerns, particularly in the case of biometric technology. Successfully navigating these hurdles will be essential to unlocking widespread adoption and ensuring that the integration of technology in sports continues to advance responsibly and ethically.\nThe post Biometric Ticketing Drives Stadiums\u2019 Digital Makeover appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-03-25T13:29:22-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-25T14:27:18-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/biometrics-digital-transformation-baseball.jpg", "tags": [ "artificial intelligence", "authentication", "Baseball", "Biometrics", "Bornan Sports Technology", "Brandon Scott", "digital transformation", "Editor's Picks", "entertainment", "International University Sports Federation", "Mashgin", "MLB", "Mobile Applications", "News", "privacy", "PYMNTS News", "Security", "Technology" ] }, { "id": "https://www.pymnts.com/?p=1875426", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/biometrics/2024/biometrics-streamline-age-sensitive-transactions-as-privacy-concerns-persist/", "title": "Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist", "content_html": "Biometric technologies have garnered increasing attention and adoption in recent years, transforming the authentication and digital identification landscape across various industries.\u00a0
\nFrom\u00a0fingerprint scans\u00a0to\u00a0facial recognition\u00a0and iris scanning to\u00a0pay-by-hand, unique biometric identifiers offer a reliable and secure means of verifying identity, resulting in a more robust form of authentication compared to traditional methods like passwords or PINs, which can be vulnerable to theft, phishing and social engineering attacks.
\nFurthermore, biometric technologies have the potential to reshape user experience, offering frictionless authentication methods that enhance convenience and efficiency. Whether it\u2019s unlocking a smartphone with a fingerprint or accessing secure facilities with facial recognition, biometrics streamline processes and eliminate the need for cumbersome authentication procedures.
\nBeyond security and user experience, biometrics also hold promise for unlocking new market opportunities and driving innovation across industries.\u00a0
\nTrust Stamp\u2019s recent introduction of an age estimation solution underscores this ongoing trend toward biometric innovation. This AI-powered solution estimates a user\u2019s age through a simple facial scan, helping to create \u201ca digital space that\u2019s safe, compliant and inclusive,\u201d the company said in a Friday (March 15) blog post.
\nBy precisely determining user age, businesses can navigate the complexities of age-sensitive transactions, thereby fostering a digital environment that is both secure and trustworthy.\u00a0
\n\u201cTrust Stamp Age Estimation technology is transforming how businesses across social media, online gaming, gambling, and age-restricted retail engage with their customers, ensuring a safe, secure, inclusive, and seamless digital experience,\u201d the company added.
\nWhile biometric technologies offer significant advantages, they also provoke ethical and legal dilemmas, particularly regarding consent and the use of personal data.
\nEarlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced plans to expand biometric usage via its CBP One app, designed to streamline entry processes into the country. This initiative, however, has stirred concerns among immigrant rights groups about the storage of personal data, particularly for travelers exiting the country.
\n\u201cWe are concerned about the ever-expanding surveillance capabilities and requirements that CBP is adding to CBP One. With little notice or oversight, CBP has expanded biometric and geolocation surveillance to individuals not even in the U.S.,\u201d Julie Mao, co-founder and deputy director of Just Futures Law, a legal organization that focuses on immigrant rights,\u00a0told\u00a0FedScoop.\u00a0
\nThis development coincides with global efforts to impose restrictions on biometric technologies, observed in countries like\u00a0China\u00a0and\u00a0the U.K.\u00a0
\nSimilarly,\u00a0bipartisan legislation\u00a0was introduced in the U.S. last November to prohibit involuntary facial recognition screening at airports. Lawmakers cited concerns over privacy infringements by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), particularly the unauthorized storage of travelers\u2019 biometric data.
\nAmid these apprehensions, a significant share of U.S. consumers continue to embrace biometric authentication tools. According to a joint PYMNTS Intelligence and AWS\u00a0study,\u00a0more than 50% of consumers\u00a0completing online purchases utilize biometric authentication to verify transactions.\u00a0
\nPopular methods include facial recognition and fingerprint scans, adopted by 28% and 49% of consumers, respectively. Additionally, nearly 60% of facial recognition users employ this method more than once weekly.\u00a0
\nThis robust consumer interest is an indication that biometric technologies will continue to wield significant transformative potential in the digital age, offering enhanced security, convenience and innovation.
\nHowever, as adoption\u00a0becomes widespread and biometric technologies evolve, it becomes imperative to continuously address concerns related to data collection, storage and potential misuse. Doing so is essential for biometrics to fully unlock its potential in shaping the future of authentication, identity verification and user experience across diverse sectors.
\nThe post Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
\n", "content_text": "Biometric technologies have garnered increasing attention and adoption in recent years, transforming the authentication and digital identification landscape across various industries.\u00a0\nFrom\u00a0fingerprint scans\u00a0to\u00a0facial recognition\u00a0and iris scanning to\u00a0pay-by-hand, unique biometric identifiers offer a reliable and secure means of verifying identity, resulting in a more robust form of authentication compared to traditional methods like passwords or PINs, which can be vulnerable to theft, phishing and social engineering attacks.\nFurthermore, biometric technologies have the potential to reshape user experience, offering frictionless authentication methods that enhance convenience and efficiency. Whether it\u2019s unlocking a smartphone with a fingerprint or accessing secure facilities with facial recognition, biometrics streamline processes and eliminate the need for cumbersome authentication procedures.\nBeyond security and user experience, biometrics also hold promise for unlocking new market opportunities and driving innovation across industries.\u00a0\nTrust Stamp\u2019s recent introduction of an age estimation solution underscores this ongoing trend toward biometric innovation. This AI-powered solution estimates a user\u2019s age through a simple facial scan, helping to create \u201ca digital space that\u2019s safe, compliant and inclusive,\u201d the company said in a Friday (March 15) blog post.\nBy precisely determining user age, businesses can navigate the complexities of age-sensitive transactions, thereby fostering a digital environment that is both secure and trustworthy.\u00a0\n\u201cTrust Stamp Age Estimation technology is transforming how businesses across social media, online gaming, gambling, and age-restricted retail engage with their customers, ensuring a safe, secure, inclusive, and seamless digital experience,\u201d the company added.\nAddressing Biometrics\u2019 Privacy Concerns\nWhile biometric technologies offer significant advantages, they also provoke ethical and legal dilemmas, particularly regarding consent and the use of personal data.\nEarlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced plans to expand biometric usage via its CBP One app, designed to streamline entry processes into the country. This initiative, however, has stirred concerns among immigrant rights groups about the storage of personal data, particularly for travelers exiting the country.\n\u201cWe are concerned about the ever-expanding surveillance capabilities and requirements that CBP is adding to CBP One. With little notice or oversight, CBP has expanded biometric and geolocation surveillance to individuals not even in the U.S.,\u201d Julie Mao, co-founder and deputy director of Just Futures Law, a legal organization that focuses on immigrant rights,\u00a0told\u00a0FedScoop.\u00a0\nThis development coincides with global efforts to impose restrictions on biometric technologies, observed in countries like\u00a0China\u00a0and\u00a0the U.K.\u00a0\nSimilarly,\u00a0bipartisan legislation\u00a0was introduced in the U.S. last November to prohibit involuntary facial recognition screening at airports. Lawmakers cited concerns over privacy infringements by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), particularly the unauthorized storage of travelers\u2019 biometric data.\nAmid these apprehensions, a significant share of U.S. consumers continue to embrace biometric authentication tools. According to a joint PYMNTS Intelligence and AWS\u00a0study,\u00a0more than 50% of consumers\u00a0completing online purchases utilize biometric authentication to verify transactions.\u00a0\nPopular methods include facial recognition and fingerprint scans, adopted by 28% and 49% of consumers, respectively. Additionally, nearly 60% of facial recognition users employ this method more than once weekly.\u00a0\nThis robust consumer interest is an indication that biometric technologies will continue to wield significant transformative potential in the digital age, offering enhanced security, convenience and innovation.\nHowever, as adoption\u00a0becomes widespread and biometric technologies evolve, it becomes imperative to continuously address concerns related to data collection, storage and potential misuse. Doing so is essential for biometrics to fully unlock its potential in shaping the future of authentication, identity verification and user experience across diverse sectors.\nThe post Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist appeared first on PYMNTS.com.", "date_published": "2024-03-18T20:06:30-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-18T20:06:30-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "PYMNTS", "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/author/pymnts/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f05cc0fdcc9e387e4f3570c17158c503?s=512&d=blank&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/biometrics-facial-scan-ID-verification.jpg", "tags": [ "authentication", "Biometrics", "compliance", "Connected Economy", "Cybersecurity", "data protection", "Digital Payments", "digital transformation", "ID verification", "identity verification", "News", "online payments", "Payment Methods", "payments", "privacy", "PYMNTS News" ] } ] }