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IRS lets taxpayers bypass facial recognition with virtual interviews
By Praharsha Anand published
News The temporary solution will be in effect through the 2022 tax filing season

US senators urge Labor Department to drop facial recognition
By Zach Marzouk published
News In half of US states, workers filing for unemployed insurance must create an account with ID.me

Texas sues Facebook for misusing facial recognition data
By Danny Bradbury published
News State wants up to $25,000 per alleged violation for discontinued program

Zoom users claim macOS app keeps 'listening' after meetings end
By Connor Jones published
News Numerous users report 'privacy breaches' as macOS indicators revealed the device's microphone remained enabled long after meetings had ended

LastPass announces integration with Google Workspace
By Sabina Weston published
News Employers can now automatically provide employees with a LastPass account through Google’s directory integration

Avast to acquire self-sovereign identity firm Evernym
By Praharsha Anand published
News The acquisition will help Avast enhance its decentralized identity solutions

A third of UK workers are surveilled by employers
By Connor Jones published
News The sharp rise in surveillance comes as it's revealed webcam monitoring has more than doubled

Scottish schools serve up facial recognition for school dinners
By Jane McCallion published
News COVID, quicker payments and better security are all cited as reasons for ditching cards and fingerprints in favour of the new system
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