Rebecca Santana and Rick Gentilo of AP report: A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen. The screen flashes “Photo Complete” and the person walks through — all without having to hand over their identification to the TSA…
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Covington and SEC Heading to Court Over Attorney-Client Privilege Battle
Abigail Adcox reports: A U.S. District judge is scheduled to hear arguments on Wednesday in a closely watched case that is testing the bounds of attorney-client privilege against national security interests. Judge Amit Mehta will weigh whether Washington, D.C.-headquartered firm Covington & Burling is required to turn over to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
UK: Necessity and proportionality: questions police must ask when considering sharing personal information with the public
Emily Keaney writes: In February, the ICO announced it would be asking Lancashire Police to set out how they reached the decision to include personal information in media statements as they sought to find Nicola Bulley. This was an important piece of work around a high profile case. We wanted to reassure the public that…
EPIC to NY City Council: Pass Bills Banning Facial Recognition in Businesses and Housing
Jake Wiener, Counsel in EPIC’s Project on Surveillance Oversight, testified on May 3 and submitted written testimony before the New York City Council’s Committees on Technology and Civil and Human Rights. The Committees are considering two bills: Int 1014-2023 banning face surveillance in places of public accommodation and Int 1024-2023 banning face surveillance by landlords. Mr. Wiener urged the Council…