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Biometric data and surveillance: DNA being eyed as the “ultimate global ID”

December 06, 2023 -

Now, there are DNA sequencing devices that can quickly generate DNA profiles (DNA IDs) anywhere using mobile devices and fully automated processes, and those in power are eyeing DNA as a potential global ID.

Your DNA is more precious than gold for technocrats because it is the irreducible structure of all life on the planet.DNA can be abused and used against you

Always be skeptical regardless of the hype for DNA as a global ID. Be wary of allegedly beneficial ...

JPMorgan to launch biometric payment system as next step in Orwellian financial surveillance

a month ago -

The country's biggest bank will be using PopID for the project, a technology that uses facial recognition and other methods to verify the identity of an individual.

Pilot projects are already underway, with one of the first trials taking place at the Formula 1 race in Miami. More trials are planned for this year, with a broad rollout expected to follow next year.

According to JPMorgan, this approach will be safer and quicker than traditional methods of authentication ...

World’s biggest biometric ID system experiences massive breach, impacting 10% of global population

November 07, 2023 -

The system in question is Aadhaar, a biometric digital identity program operated by the Indian government. 1.3 billion people in India are currently enrolled in the program, and around 60 percent were affected by the breach.

It was carried out by an anonymous hacker, who says that the breach left them with sensitive personal data pertaining to 815 million Indian citizens. They are now selling the full set of data for $80,000. It is believed that the source of the leak ...

Starbucks teams up with Amazon to launch BIOMETRIC payment system in certain locations

May 17, 2023 -

According to Reclaim the Net, the program will be launched in selected Starbucks stores in the city of Edmonds in Washington state. The pilot of the Amazon One system will serve as a bellwether to determine whether older people will embrace the new technology.

As of writing, the use of the biometric payment system at Starbucks locations remains voluntary and other payment options are still available. But reception of Amazon One has been mixed so far, with attendants reporting ...

Biometric digital ID numbers and personal identifiable information of approximately 815 million Indians HACKED

November 13, 2023 -

In 2021, the Indian government issued 12-digit unique identity numbers called Aadhaar to its approximately 1.3 billion population. Aadhaar, considered the world's largest biometric digital ID system, was originally designed to provide a unique identification number to each Indian citizen and curb issues related to duplicate, fake or stolen IDs in government programs.

Indian citizens are required to provide demographic information, including name, date of birth, age, ...

Track ’em young: Newborns in Kenya are being used to develop a biometric vaccination management tracking program

May 23, 2023 -

The new system, developed in partnership with the NEC Corporation, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Nagasaki University in 2019, aims to expand its biometric vaccine tracking initiative to ensure accurate and efficient monitoring of immunization records in the first 24 months of the babies' lives. (Related: New baby biometric monitoring devices threaten to disconnect parents from their newborns.)

The project seeks to address paper-based documentation issues ...

Facial recognition program to be rolled out at 16 major U.S. airports, increasing biometric surveillance of Americans

May 21, 2023 -

TSA launches controversial biometric surveillance program

The new biometric surveillance program includes newly-installed kiosks, equipped with cameras. When a passenger approaches the kiosk, he/she must insert their government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport) into the designated slot. Then, the passenger must hold their face still and look into a camera while facial recognition technology scans their face to match their biometrics with their ID. After the person’s face is ...

EU visitors will soon be subject to facial scans and fingerprinting under new initiative

November 03, 2023 -

EES and ETIAS are part of the large-scale IT systems that the EU has been developing for "collecting, processing and sharing information relevant to external border management." (Related: TSA's use of FACIAL RECOGNITION tech in US airports rouses privacy concerns.)

Here are the things travelers need to know about the two separate, but interconnected, travel regulations EU intends to launch.European Entry/Exit System (EES)

EES is an automated IT system that registers ...

Amazon rolling out PAY-BY-PALM services as new payment tech at all Whole Foods Market stores

July 25, 2023 -

Initially launched in 2021, Amazon One will be fully operational for both payment and Prime membership benefits to more than 500 upscale grocery chain locations in the U.S. by the end of this year. Instead of conventional payment methods, customers will simply hover their palms over an Amazon One device to complete transactions.

The advanced palm recognition technology that creates a unique palm signature for each user, launched one of its newest features – the integration ...

Israeli intelligence to be granted FULL ACCESS to the National Biometric Database WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS to prevent misuse of information

December 01, 2023 -

Israel's move points to a radical shift in the control of civilian and private biometric data, especially amid the country’s conflict with Hamas.

The series of altered data permissions are being processed by the Knesset, Israel's legislative body, and take the form of regulatory modifications and legislative memos.

This proposes a scenario where, without judicial resistance, the Israeli military, intelligence agencies and law enforcement could be granted greater ...

12 US states now using mobile device driver’s licenses that require face scans to prove your identity

August 15, 2023 -

Biometric IDs are considered an imminent threat because they are already being implemented in 12 U.S. states for mobile digital driver's license IDs, where you are required to provide a face scan to prove your identity.

For now, digital driver license IDs are optional, but as the government and Big Tech develop the technology, it probably won't be long before people are required to surrender a biometric identifier like a face scan licensed by the government to be able ...

More businesses now resorting to BIOMETRICS so that government nannies can literally track everything you do, see and buy

June 20, 2023 -

Take, for instance, the employment of biometrics.

Hackney Foodbank, which operates five separate facilities throughout London under the umbrella of the Trussell Trust network, is a perfect example. The food bank is requiring patrons to use the Face Donate app, which, according to Reclaim the Net, "enables users to receive shopping tokens in lieu of traditional food parcels."

"By doing so, it helps the food bank cope with the surging demand without the need for additional ...

Millions of UK students are using BIOMETRICS for school-related activities without parental consent

August 01, 2023 -

According to King, approximately 4.5 million of of the U.K.'s nine million school children use biometrics for a wide variety of school activities and services. These include library access, canteen payments, locker access and registration. She noted that this use of biometrics has been going on since 2001 without parental consent.

The concerned parent behind the "Against RFID in Schools" and "Biometrics in Schools" blogs has been documenting the rise of radiation frequency ...

Privacy experts warn the public against “digital enslavement” as Amazon launches new app for pay-by-palm services

25 days ago -

In the past, individuals had to physically visit a store equipped with Amazon One devices to register for the service. But on March 28, Amazon announced that first-time users of Amazon One pay-by-palm services can now sign up for it from the comfort of their homes or even while working by submitting a photo of their hand to Amazon servers.

Amazon has guaranteed users its convenience while promising retailers benefits such as expedited queues and a smoother in-store experience....

OF COURSE! Worldcoin will permit governments and private firms across the globe to use its World ID system – that was the plan all along

August 10, 2023 -

Ricardo Macieira, general manager for Europe at Tools for Humanity (TFH), confirmed the move in an interview with Reuters. He told the news outlet that Worldcoin is set to expand its operations by signing up more users and allowing other organizations to use its iris-scanning and identity-verifying technology. TFH is the company responsible for Worldcoin and the accompanying World ID system.

"We are on this mission of building the biggest financial and identity community ...

TSA’s use of FACIAL RECOGNITION tech in US airports rouses privacy concerns

May 30, 2023 -

"What we are trying to do with this is aid the officers to actually determine that you are who you say you are," Jason Lim, TSA identity management capabilities manager, told reporters during a demonstration of the technology at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport.

A presentation of the technology posted by the Associated Press shows a female passenger walking up to a security checkpoint. She inserts an identification card into a slot and looks ...

Worldcoin CEO: Global digital currency tied to global digital ID will soon be required ‘whether you like it or not’

July 23, 2023 -

(Article by Leo Hohmann republished from LeoHohmann.Substack.com)

In a hat tip to Slay News, we learned the following today:

The CEO of Worldcoin has warned that a global digital ID system will be ushered in for citizens around the world whether they “like it or not.”

Worldcoin has developed a system that it pitches as “the world’s largest identity and financial public network.”

Essentially, the company has created a database that links digital cash, ...

British police secretly using U.K. passport database to conduct facial recognition searches

January 10, 2024 -

This is according to an investigation by British media outlet the Telegraph and British investigative journalism firm Liberty Investigates. They found that British police forces have conducted hundreds of illegal facial recognition searches using the passport database since at least 2019 – and searches have ramped up in recent months. (Related: Millions of U.K. students are using BIOMETRICS for school-related activities without parental consent.)

The Telegraph and Liberty ...

Australian government to use facial, fingerprint recognition for key online government services in 2024

December 19, 2023 -

The announcement follows the federal government's statement on having to deal with thousands of scam attempts at myGov accounts each month. myGov is an online app used by Australian residents to access different government services, including viewing tax records and accessing healthcare and social welfare.

Australia has recently become the target of a wave of cyberattacks and scamming activities. According to reports, hackers are selling stolen myGov login details on ...

New crypto linked to digital ID forces all users to scan their EYEBALLS using iris-scanning technology

August 08, 2023 -

The new Worldcoin, which was launched on July 24, requires users to verify their identities through the "chrome orb." Worldcoin is another endeavor by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, following the success of his initial ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

Acccording to Worldcoin's developer Tools for Humanity, the optical verification technology is an essential measure in an era dominated by AI chatbots. It seeks to differentiate human users from AI-powered bots while ...