Tag: biometric data
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Kenyan Institute Welcomes Worldcoin Data Deletion Under Court Oversight
Kenya Welcomes Court-Backed Deletion of Unlawful Worldcoin Data The Katiba Institute has publicly welcomed the deletion of unlawfully collected data from Kenyan residents by Worldcoin. The announcement underscores the pivotal role of legal oversight in protecting personal information and upholding the rights of individuals in the digital age. The High Court’s supervision and the enforcement…
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Kenyan Court Upholds Data Privacy after Worldcoin Data Deletion
Kenyan Court Supports Data Privacy Efforts in Worldcoin Case The Katiba Institute has welcomed a decisive move in Kenya’s ongoing data privacy saga involving Worldcoin, applauding the High Court for its oversight and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) for enforcing lawful data handling. The case centers on the collection of biometric and…
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Kenya: Katiba Institute Applauds Court-Backed Deletion of Unlawful Worldcoin Data
Protection of Kenyan Data Wins Support from Katiba Institute The Katiba Institute has publicly welcomed the recent development surrounding Worldcoin’s handling of biometric data collected in Kenya, describing the move to delete unlawfully gathered information as a crucial step in upholding Kenyan data protection standards. The institute emphasized that the High Court’s oversight, together with…
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Wyze’s New Scale: Segmented Body Composition with a Retractable Handle
Breaking New Ground in Home Fitness Tracking Wyze has expanded its lineup of budget-friendly health tech with a smart scale that promises to redefine at-home body composition tracking. For years, smart scales offered broad metrics like weight, BMI, and occasionally surface-level body fat estimates. Wyze aims to go further by delivering segmented data for the…
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Europe’s new biometric entry rules: what Australians need to know before travel
What the European Entry/Exit System (EES) changes for Australian travellers From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a significant change at border crossings. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) introduces biometric data collection — facial scans and fingerprints — replacing passport stamps for short stays of 90 days or less…
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Australians face longer airport queues as Europe rolls out biometric border checks
What is changing for Australian travellers? From October 12, Australians heading to the Schengen Zone should prepare for a new border experience. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamps with biometric data collection at external borders. The system records passport details, travel documents, facial images and fingerprints, along with entry and exit…