RegardingID Archive | Australian privacy getting more tech-savvy

Monday, October 27, 2008

Australians have been showing more concern for the protection of the personal information as they have ranked the misuse of their personal information as their top security issue concern, according to a Science Alert article. Those concerns along with their reported interest in extra security measures at financial institutions—such as fingerprint and photo IDs—have led the Australian Privacy Minister to look towards forms of security to enhance privacy such as biometrics.

The remaining hurdle is the line between biometrics securing one’s privacy and invading one’s privacy. Suggestions to ensure the line is not crossed include making sure new systems are integrated with existing procedures, and not creating new ones, while also thinking about how systems will impact those using them and keeping an awareness of public opinions of the systems.

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Morpho contracted for long-term service for Australian border entries

Morpho announced that Australia’s Customs and Border Protection Service signed a five year agreement for service of the SmartGate automated biometric security checkpoint solution.

The SmartGate technology operates in real-time utilizing facial recognition hardware that compares the captured data of a traveler to the data contained on the chip embedded on his e-passport. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service says that implementation of Morpho’s solution has proven to be a successful way for Australian Border Protection agents to cope with growing traveler numbers while improving traveler experience at borders and maintaining the high-levels of security they demand.

Biometrics Institute announces release of privacy charter

The Biometrics Institute, a biometrics industry organization engaged in the research, analysis and education of biometric technologies, announced the release of a privacy charter for early, according to a CIO article.

MasterCard pilots NFC payments in Aussie theaters

MasterCard and Commonwealth Bank have announced the launch of a QkR, a new mobile app that enables movie theater goers to browse and purchase refreshments from their seats.

ThreatMetrix acquires Australian malware protector

California-based cybercrime prevention solution provider ThreatMetrix has acquired Australian-based TrustDefender, a provider of secure browsing technology designed to stop man-in-the-browser attacks and provide malware protection.

Australian Gov’t employs technologies from HID Global and Relegen

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service have deployed HID Global RFID technology as an element of Relegen’s asset intelligence solution - assetDNA - as part of its national arms inventory management system.

FTC wants comments on facial recognition

Federal Trade Commission staff is seeking public comments on the issues raised at a FTC workshop exploring facial recognition technology and the privacy and security implications raised by its increasing use.

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Australian privacy getting more tech-savvy