E-Verify+ is not a neutral administrative tool. It’s deeply integrated with #DHS databases, including systems used by #ICE, and relies on #biometrics and cross-agency data sharing,” she said in a statement shared with CalMatters. “Introducing this at a time when immigrant communities and public health scientists are being openly targeted by the current federal administration is extremely chilling.” https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/01/california-state-workers-must-use-citizenship-e-verify/

E-Verify+ is not a neutral administrative tool. It’s deeply integrated with #DHS databases, including systems used by #ICE, and relies on #biometrics and cross-agency data sharing,” she said in a statement shared with CalMatters. “Introducing this at a time when immigrant communities and public health scientists are being openly targeted by the current federal administration is extremely chilling.” https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/01/california-state-workers-must-use-citizenship-e-verify/

https://theintercept.com/2026/01/30/washington-post-hannah-natanson-fbi-biometrics-unlock-phone/

#biometrics #cybersecurity #privacy

The document shows a shift at ICE towards lawless roving patrols.

There's obviously no requirement for American citizens to carry proof of citizenship at all times.

But not only is ICE demanding proof of citizenship while pointing guns at people they are also demanding biometric scans of faces and even fingerprints without a warrant or even probable cause!

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:17bce349-bea7-4b29-b0de-cf1e2e6dc3e5?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

#ICE #Privacy #Biometrics #surveillance #MobileFortify

Do you want #GATTACA ❓ Because this is how you get GATTACA...

They're talking about going house to house gathering your #DNA to biometrically identify immigrants. Just a little madness.

#News #PublicPolicy #Privacy #Biometric #DNA #Biometrics

https://reason.com/2026/01/09/dhs-invokes-immigration-enforcement-to-justify-gathering-americans-dna

Do you want #GATTACA ❓ Because this is how you get GATTACA...

They're talking about going house to house gathering your #DNA to biometrically identify immigrants. Just a little madness.

#News #PublicPolicy #Privacy #Biometric #DNA #Biometrics

https://reason.com/2026/01/09/dhs-invokes-immigration-enforcement-to-justify-gathering-americans-dna

I'm not sure when this changed, but yelling "whose phone is this" and "I'm being pulled over" at siri no longer disable biometrics on iOS 26.1. This means the only methods of quickly turning off biometrics are to set up SOS and tap the side button 5 times or restart your phone. Restarting is much stronger anyway since it wipes the decryption keys that are loaded after the first unlock. Plan accordingly if you use finger or face unlocks and are wary of law enforcement.
#iPhone #siri #biometrics #cybersecurity #apple

I'm not sure when this changed, but yelling "whose phone is this" and "I'm being pulled over" at siri no longer disable biometrics on iOS 26.1. This means the only methods of quickly turning off biometrics are to set up SOS and tap the side button 5 times or restart your phone. Restarting is much stronger anyway since it wipes the decryption keys that are loaded after the first unlock. Plan accordingly if you use finger or face unlocks and are wary of law enforcement.
#iPhone #siri #biometrics #cybersecurity #apple

There’s so much stolen data in the world, #SouthKorea will require face scans to buy a #SIM

https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/22/south_korea_facial_verification/

#biometrics #privacy #phone

There’s so much stolen data in the world, #SouthKorea will require face scans to buy a #SIM

https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/22/south_korea_facial_verification/

#biometrics #privacy #phone

You can refuse to provide official ID or biometric data for social media accounts requiring age verification.

Actually, I bet if everyone did refuse, and let their account dormant for a couple of weeks, you would suddenly see American Big Tech transforming into the fiercest defender of your privacy rights, using their powerful network of lobbyists to fight these invasive government regulations.

They need you more than you need them.
Force them to work for your rights.
Do not comply.

#Privacy #AgeVerification #Biometrics #AusPol #USpol

Yeah, I don't think this is going to exactly help us recover from the massive drop in #tourism since his term started.
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#Trump Wants People to Submit DNA Just to Get a #TouristVisa

Want to visit the USA? CBP will make you submit your social media history—and your family history & #DNA too.

#SocialMedia would become a “mandatory data element” , and all applicants would be required to submit a social media history going back five years.
#biometrics #privacy

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-wants-people-submit-dna-212517547.html

Amazon’s Ring is rolling out “Familiar Faces,” an opt-in facial-recognition tool that catalogs up to 50 known visitors 🚪

Amazon says data is encrypted, but past law-enforcement partnerships and security issues raise concerns about biometric handling 🔒

🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/

#TechNews #Privacy #AI #Surveillance #Security #Data #Biometrics #ConsumerRights #SmartHome #BigTech #Policy #Safety #Ethics #DigitalRights #Accountability #Amazon #Ring #Encryption