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Biometric Technology

Biometric data poses grave risks to privacy
Article
/ 21 February 2020

Biometric data poses grave risks to privacy

The technology is permeating every facet of our lives, but few countries have laws to make it safe

By Jayati Ghosh
Kenya’s push for a national ID raises red flags
Africa
/ 15 May 2019

Kenya’s push for a national ID raises red flags

There is a lot of money to be made from exploiting Kenyans’ personal data, and no shortage of unscrupulous politicians willing to do the exploiting

By Patrick Gathara
Internet of Things needs more cowbell
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Internet of Things needs more cowbell

If you want to jump-start your industry, connect your appliances, vehicles and, yes, even your cattle

By Staff Reporter
Tech a new religion at consumer gadget extravaganza
Article
/ 9 January 2018

Tech a new religion at consumer gadget extravaganza

Tech is the new religion, offering hope of salvation in a troubled world as industry leaders converge in Las Vegas this week

By Rob Lever and Glenn Chapman
Face scanners, robot cleaners to make flying a breeze
Africa
/ 1 September 2017

Face scanners, robot cleaners to make flying a breeze

Biometric technology has the potential of transforming the experience of airport travel

By Sam Reeves

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