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EU AI Act: First Set of Requirements Go into Effect February 2, 2025

The first binding obligations of the European Union’s landmark AI legislation, the EU AI Act (the Act), came into effect on February 2, 2025. Essentially, from this date, AI practices which present an unacceptable level of...more

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Saving Face: 5 Top Tips for Using Biometric Data in the Workplace

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As we become more accustomed to using our faces or fingerprints to unlock devices in our everyday life, it’s not surprising that employers in Hong Kong are considering using biometric systems in the workplace. However,...more

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Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: It’s Algorithmic, But It May Not Be Private

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The past few years have seen a sharp increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across a variety of industries and workplaces. Many businesses have implemented AI to help streamline the recruitment and hiring process...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2024

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CYBERSECURITY HC3 Warns Health Sector About Social Engineering Attacks Against IT Help Desks - The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) recently issued an Alert warning that “threat actors employing...more

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Cyber Risk Management Chronicles | Episode X | Biometrics - the Ticket to Flying High or a Turbulent Ride for Authentication?

Feeling seen, but maybe too seen - Stepping off the plane this past August after a long international flight, the last thing I wanted was a lengthy wait at US Customs, the final sentinel between me and a good night’s sleep. I...more

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Data at Your Fingertips? Make Sure You are Prepared for Biometric Data Legislation

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Biometric technology data is generated more frequently these days in private and professional settings as authentication methods like fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and voice recognition are becoming standard on...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Be Cautious When Collecting and Using Biometric Information

We only have one unique face, two irises and ten fingerprints. We can’t change our biometrics like we can a credit card number. Yet many companies are collecting and using their employees’ and our biometric information for...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Biometric Data: Companies Should Act to Mitigate Risks in the Face of Growing Regulations and Increased Risk for Liability

There is a growing trend to regulate biometric data and severely punish companies that do not adequately protect this data. Every company that collects or uses biometric data should be careful to ensure compliance with...more

Carlton Fields

Be Prepared For The Next Wave Of Biometric Data Laws: Five Tips For Businesses

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Advancements in technology have made it possible for more companies to use biometric data to streamline their business, improve security and workplace efficiency, and offer new services and features to customers. ...more

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Don’t Leave a Print: Biometric Compliance for Employers

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With many employers embracing new technology to achieve efficiencies in the workplace, companies using increasingly popular biometric programs must take steps to ensure that the use of these systems does not violate the law...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

BIPA: Plaintiff’s New Cash Cow

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Since its enactment a decade ago, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has seen a recent spike in attention from employees and consumers alike. This is due, in large part, to the technological advancements...more

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Dear Littler: What Does Our Company Need To Do Before We Begin Using Biometric Timeclocks?

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Dear Littler: We are going to replace the punch-card timeclocks in our U.S. facilities with timeclocks that allow employees to “clock in” each day using their fingerprint. I’ve read about a flood of recently filed class...more

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New Wave Of Biometric Privacy Class Actions: Could You Be A Target?

While the privacy world is focused on the Equifax data breach, another development is taking place that could have a more lasting effect on privacy law. In the last month, plaintiffs’ lawyers in Illinois have filed over 20...more

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Hazards Ahead: Uptick In Biometric Privacy Laws Can Put Employers In Hot Seat

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A string of recent class action lawsuits regarding businesses’ use of employees’ biometric data should put employers on heightened alert regarding compliance with various state biometric privacy laws....more

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