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The fact that this technology checks “local, national, European and international” databases shows that there are Norweigan fingerprint databases. https://www.internationalairportreview.com/article/103851/avinor-oslo-airport-new-border-control-solution-idemia/
Police do have access to biometric databases. https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/sites/homeaffairs/files/what-we-do/policies/european-agenda-security/20170629_eu_information_system_-_update_june_2017_en.pdf
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Facial recognition technology is being used in Oslo airport but there are no signs of it being used in cities yet. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201807/oslo-airport-deploys-idemia-facial-recognition-technology
Workplace 2/5
Processing of biometric data is allowed “when necessary to perform rights or obligations within the field of employment law.” https://www.dlapiperdataprotection.com/system/modules/za.co.heliosdesign.dla.lotw.data_protection/functions/handbook.pdf?country-1=NO
Visas 4/5
There is a large list of countries that don’t require a visa to enter Norway. https://www.udi.no/en/word-definitions/persons-who-do-not-need-a-visa-to-visit-norway-/#link-708
All Schengen visas require biometrics. https://www.norway.no/contentassets/dfcee9f1dcb04d778f75edd0432d98a1/requirement-to-meet-in-person-when-applying-for-visa-to-schengen-countries.pdf
Despite not being a member of the EU, Norway is still a member of the Schengen Agreement, so starting from 2020 anyone entering the country from outside the Schengen area will have their fingerprints taken. https://www.gemalto.com/govt/coesys/eborder/entry-exit-system
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Yes, there is a singular database called HANIS which contains the fingerprints of most of the South African population. https://www.nec.com/en/global/onlinetv/en/society/bio_id_h.html
The South African Police Services do have access to the biometric database. https://businesstech.co.za/news/technology/273765/home-affairs-confirms-its-sharing-data-with-the-saps-this-is-the-information-that-is-being-stored/
CCTV 3/5
The use of facial recognition with CCTV cameras is increasing as more cities start to use it. https://www.itweb.co.za/content/O2rQGqApQLnMd1ea However, according to some, it isn’t being used as much as it potentially could be. https://www.itweb.co.za/content/O2rQGqApQLnMd1ea
Workplace 3/5
Biometrics are classed as “special personal information” which means an employer can’t process the data without consent. https://withoutprejudice.co.za/free/article/5655/view
Visas 5/5
Over 100 countries require a visa of some sort to visit South Africa. https://www.southafricavisa.com/
All South African visas contain biometrics. https://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/biometric-data-collection.html
“South Africa is currently implementing the biometric capturing system at ports of entry. If you are a non-South African citizen, travelling through the ports of entry you will be expected to provide your fingerprints and photograph at the immigration counter.” https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/before-flying/travel-documentation
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There is a fingerprint database of criminals and fingerprints found at crime scenes. https://www.fedpol.admin.ch/fedpol/en/home/sicherheit/personenidentifikation/fingerabdruecke.html
The police do have access to this database. https://www.fedpol.admin.ch/fedpol/en/home/sicherheit/personenidentifikation/fingerabdruecke.html
CCTV 1/5
Once again airports are using facial recognition but there is no mention of this technology being used in CCTV on streets. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/biometric-id_zurich-airport-to-pilot-face-recognition-system/43504538
Workplace 2/5
There are safeguards in place surrounding biometrics and there is also case law. The use of biometrics must be proportional to the sensitivity of the data. http://www.bianchischwald.ch/media/uploads/PUBLICATIONS/Fuld%20Stephanie/SFSCF-A-2016-DataGuidance_Employee_Monitoring_Advisory_Note_Switzerland_nov2016.pdf
Visas 4/5
There are many countries that don’t need a visa to visit Switzerland. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/entering-switzerland-who-needs-a-visa/42177294
Being part of the Schengen Agreement means all visas contain biometrics. https://www.vfsglobal.ch/switzerland/qatar/Biometric_Data_Collection.html
Starting in 2020, fingerprints will be collected of any person who enters Switzerland that isn’t a national of a Schengen Agreement country. https://www.gemalto.com/govt/coesys/eborder/entry-exit-system
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There is a large database containing most of the population’s fingerprints and photos. https://privacyinternational.org/state-privacy/57/state-privacy-argentina
The police do have access to this database. https://privacyinternational.org/state-privacy/57/state-privacy-argentina
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Facial recognition is being tested in Argentina. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-argentina-china-zte-insight/safe-like-china-in-argentina-zte-finds-eager-buyer-for-surveillance-tech-idUKKCN1U00Z8
Workplace 3/5
This article clearly shows that biometrics are allowed to be used in the workplace. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-42551997 However, biometric data is seen as sensitive data so there are some safeguards. https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2019/01/argentine-data-protection-law-guidelines
Visas 3/5
87 countries don’t need a visa to visit Argentina. https://www.ivisa.com/argentina-blog/argentina-visa-free-countries
Not all visas contain biometrics. https://www.visahq.co.uk/argentina/requirements/uganda/resident-united-kingdom/
Fingerprints of all citizens are taken when entering Argentina. https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/argentina
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Canada does have databases that hold biometrics. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/access-information-privacy/info-source/personal-information-banks.html#passports http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/forensics/afis.php
Police do have access to some of these databases. http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/forensics/afis.php
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Some places are using facial recognition on the streets. https://medium.com/artificial-intelligence-network/the-facial-recognition-backlash-is-moving-to-canada-7ca4bbc747c7
Workplace 3/5
There are some safeguards protecting employees against the misuse of biometrics. https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2009/03/03/can-employers-use-biometrics-in-their-canadian-workplaces/
Visas 4/5
There is a large list of countries that require a visa to visit Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html
As of recently, all of Canada's visas contain biometrics. https://www.usit.ie/blog/2019/05/09/canada-biometrics-and-insurance-all-you-need-to-know
On many occasions your fingerprints will be taken when entering Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/arrive-in-canada.html
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Iceland is a member of the Schengen Information System, which includes access to a combined biometric database. https://www.eulisa.europa.eu/Publications/Reports/Central%20SIS%20II%20Report%20technical%20functioning%202017-2018%20Factsheet.pdf
Police do have access to this database. https://www.eulisa.europa.eu/Publications/Reports/Central%20SIS%20II%20Report%20technical%20functioning%202017-2018%20Factsheet.pdf
CCTV 1/5
There are a few reports of Iceland increasing its use of CCTV but no mention of facial recognition. https://www.icelandreview.com/news/akureyri-increasing-cctv-surveillance/
Workplace 3/5
Icelandic labour law does not include safeguards about biometrics. https://www.asi.is/media/7250/Icelandic_labour_law_-6_utg_.pdf But it is seen as sensitive data so some safeguards apply. https://www.linklaters.com/en/insights/data-protected/data-protected---iceland
Visas 4/5
Many different nationals need a visa to visit Iceland. https://utl.is/index.php/en/who-needs-a-visa
Visas do contain biometrics. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/iceland-visa/us/
People who are from a country that is not a member of the Schengen Agreement will have their fingerprints taken when visiting Iceland starting in 2020. https://www.gemalto.com/govt/coesys/eborder/entry-exit-system
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New Zealand police have a database of 430,000 sets of fingerprints. https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/structure/teams-units/forensics
The Police do have access to the database. https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/structure/teams-units/forensics
CCTV 1/5
Despite police being interested in using facial recognition as of now it hasn’t been tested yet. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/396716/police-open-to-using-facial-recognition-from-auckland-transport-cctv-cameras
Workplace 3/5
There is case law regarding the use of biometrics in the workplace. It is allowed but there are safeguards that have to be followed. Consent is valid. http://www.mondaq.com/NewZealand/x/684766/employee+rights+labour+relations/Is+it+OK+to+collect+biometric+data+from+workers
Visas 4/5
Multiple countries don’t need a visa to visit New Zealand. https://www.visabureau.com/new-zealand/visas-and-immigration/tourist-visas/visitor-waiver-visa
Biometric data is collected when obtaining a New Zealand visa. https://www.visabureau.com/news/new-zealand-immigration-commence-fingerprint-checks
Your biometrics could be taken when entering New Zealand. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/general-information/if-you-are-refused-entry-to-new-zealand
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Israel has just passed a law to create a biometric database. If people do not want to be included they don’t have to be. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201703/israeli-government-passes-biometric-database-law
Police can use the database but not for unusual police applications. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201703/israeli-government-passes-biometric-database-law
CCTV 5/5
Israel is using facial recognition and it is using it to track certain individuals. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israeli-face-recognition-startup-used-in-east-jerusalem-nbc-investigation-finds-1.8057282
Workplace 2/5
Courts have recently ruled that employees cannot be forced to use biometrics. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201703/israeli-court-rules-that-employees-cannot-be-forced-to-use-biometric-time-clocks
Visas 2/5
There are multiple countries that do not need to obtain a visa prior to travelling to Israel. https://igoogledisrael.com/israel-visa-requirements/
Not all visas contain biometrics. https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ConsularServices/Pages/Visas.aspx
There are biometric controls at the airport but this is only for Israeli citizens. https://www.israelwelcome.com/arrivingpassengers.htm
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Taiwan does have a database of all citizens’ ID photos. https://www.asiaone.com/asia/privacy-not-violated-facial-recognition-technology-says-taiwan-police-agency
The police are using facial recognition with this database. https://www.asiaone.com/asia/privacy-not-violated-facial-recognition-technology-says-taiwan-police-agency
CCTV 4/5
Taiwan has been using facial recognition for multiple years. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201405/use-of-facial-recognition-for-law-enforcement-controversial-in-taiwan But it is still being restricted in certain areas. https://iapp.org/news/a/taiwan-railways-administration-excludes-facial-recognition-from-surveillance-trial/
Workplace 4/5
As can be seen here, the use of biometrics for time-keeping purposes is OK. https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/9-633-4823?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true&bhcp=1#co_anchor_a618770 There are some safeguards around employers processing data but very little. https://iclg.com/practice-areas/employment-and-labour-laws-and-regulations/taiwan
Visas 4/5
There are multiple countries that don’t require a visa to visit Taiwan.
Some do. https://www.willflyforfood.net/2017/05/13/how-to-apply-for-a-taiwan-tourist-visa-for-filipinos-2017/
Biometrics will be collected when entering the country. https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080173
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Australia is currently in the process of passing a bill that will allow the government to create a database of people’s ID photos. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/sep/29/plan-for-massive-facial-recognition-database-sparks-privacy-concerns
Police will be able to use this database with facial recognition. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/sep/29/plan-for-massive-facial-recognition-database-sparks-privacy-concerns
CCTV 3/5
Facial recognition is being tested but has already been used for certain events. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-06/australias-biggest-facial-recognition-roll-out-rushed/11077350
Workplace 2/5
There are safeguards in place and the courts have protected the rights of the employees. https://iapp.org/news/a/australian-man-wins-landmark-privacy-case-against-employer/
Visas 4/5
All countries except New Zealand require a visa to visit Australia. https://www.australia.com/en-gb/facts-and-planning/useful-tips/visa-customs-and-quarantine-faq.html
Many of the Australian visas contain biometrics. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
There is a chance that your fingerprints will be taken when entering the country. https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/crossing-the-border/at-the-border
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Japan has a fingerprint database of 11 million people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/28/reference/japan-u-s-law-enforcement-fingerprint-data-sharing-pact-kicks-off-raising-privacy-concerns/#.Xd0WOJP7TIU
Police do have access to this database. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/28/reference/japan-u-s-law-enforcement-fingerprint-data-sharing-pact-kicks-off-raising-privacy-concerns/#.Xd0WOJP7TIU
CCTV 4/5
Japan is using facial recognition in multiple different ways but there is no nationwide roll out. And the government is using it to monitor gambling addictions. https://www.cnet.com/news/tokyo-2020-olympics-using-facial-recognition-system-from-nec-intel/ https://findbiometrics.com/japanese-govt-facial-recognition-fight-gambling-addiction-503084/
Workplace 3/5
Biometrics are classified as personal information, which means there are safeguards in place and consent is required to process data. https://gettingthedealthrough.com/area/18/jurisdiction/36/labour-employment-japan/
Visas 3/5
68 countries don’t need a visa to visit Japan. https://www.visasjapan.com/visa-exemptions/
Not all visas contain biometrics. https://www.visasjapan.com/visa-types/
Fingerprints are taken when entering the country. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-fingerprinting-idUST23858020071120
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There are databases of voters’ biometrics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096947651630073X
The police can gain access to this database. https://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/RelatedLaws/RA8189
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There is talk that the Philippines will be introducing a facial recognition system. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/12/13/1876639/dilg-chinese-firm-install-p20-billion-cctv-network
Workplace 4/5
There are some safeguards regarding protection of data in the workplace but very few. https://www.cliffordchance.com/content/dam/cliffordchance/briefings/2017/08/a-quick-guide-to-philippine-data-privacy-law-compliance.pdf Also, what can be seen here is biometrics are used for multiple areas. https://elid.com.ph/blog/biometrics-philippines-common-applications/
Visas 4/5
There is a large list of countries that don’t require a visa to visit the Philippines. https://www.dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa
Not all visas contain biometrics but some do. https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines
Biometrics are collected when entering the country. http://www.interaksyon.com/breaking-news/2017/12/18/113689/immigration-bureau-now-uses-biometrics-in-all-ph-international-airports/
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Brazil has just passed a bill to collect biometrics of all its citizens. It is currently not implemented but will be in 2020. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201910/brazil-plans-massive-centralized-biometric-database-of-all-citizens-to-improve-agency-data-sharing
The plan is to allow as much sharing as possible. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201910/brazil-plans-massive-centralized-biometric-database-of-all-citizens-to-improve-agency-data-sharing
CCTV 3/5
Facial recognition is growing in Brazil with it already being used in certain areas. http://www.ansa.it/english/news/2019/04/03/facial-recognition-systems-on-the-rise-in-brazil_9ec787b6-62a9-4218-9c4f-81261ac78918.html
Workplace 3/5
The new data protection law defines biometrics as sensitive data so there are safeguards restricting employers. https://thelawreviews.co.uk/edition/the-employment-law-review-edition-10/1188880/brazil
Visas 3/5
Multiple countries don’t need a visa to visit Brazil. https://www.tripsavvy.com/visa-requirements-for-brazil-1468093
Not all visas contain biometrics https://caminhoslanguages.com/blog/student-visa-for-brazil/
Brazil fingerprint US citizens but that’s all. https://www.frommers.com/destinations/brazil/planning-a-trip/entry-requirements--customs
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The US does have a biometric database that is growing rapidly. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/06/hart-homeland-securitys-massive-new-database-will-include-face-recognition-dna-and
Law enforcement do have access to this database. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/06/hart-homeland-securitys-massive-new-database-will-include-face-recognition-dna-and
CCTV 4/5
US uses facial recognition quite extensively. https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/7/18/20698307/facial-recognition-technology-us-government-fight-for-the-future
Workplace 4/5
The use of biometrics in the workplace is growing in the US. https://money.cnn.com/2018/03/18/technology/biometrics-workplace/index.html And in many situations companies are allowed to use your biometrics. https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/firing/fingerprinting_computer_access.htm There are some laws but they are by state and not national and even then they only protect slightly. http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/856068/Data+Protection+Privacy/The+Latest+on+Californias+Approach+to+Biometrics+in+the+Workplace
Visas 4/5
There are multiple countries that have a visa waiver program with the US. https://web.archive.org/web/20160607035548/https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit/visa-waiver-program.html
Fingerprints are required for almost all of the visas to America. https://www.immihelp.com/us-visa-fingerprint-collection/
Fingerprints are collected of anyone entering the country. https://www.gemalto.com/govt/customer-cases/ident-automated-biometric-identification-system
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Singapore is in the process of introducing a biometric database which will be part of a national identity system. https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/banks-hospitals-may-soon-verify-identity-with-face-scan-0
It appears police will have access to this database. https://www.cio.com/article/3331296/which-countries-are-implementing-digital-ids-in-se-asia.html
CCTV 3/5
Singapore is currently using facial recognition with the potential plan to introduce it to every lamppost in Singapore. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201804/singapore-to-pilot-smart-city-facial-recognition-project and https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/facial-recognition-growing-in-use-beyond-security-purposes
Workplace 4/5
Singapore has very little law regarding biometrics especially regarding employment law. There are some safeguards but very few. https://relentlessdataprivacy.com/a-guide-to-singapore-data-protection-act-ppda/
Visas 4/5
Some countries require a visa to enter Singapore. https://www.visitsingapore.org/essentials/visa-to-singapore/
Some visas contain biometrics. https://www.bharti-axagi.co.in/visa-guide/singapore-visa
Biometrics are taken when entering the country. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ica-biometric-screening-thumbprint-iris-face-recognition-10921224
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There are multiple biometric databases. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/220981197_Consodilation_of_fingerprint_databases_A_Malaysian_case_study
The police do have access to these records. https://www.thestar.com.my/business/sme/2014/04/23/fingers-on-the-pulse-of-biometrics-companys-work-helping-to-secure-malaysia
CCTV 4/5
The use of facial recognition with CCTV is starting to be used in Malaysia. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201901/malaysian-state-launches-facial-recognition-to-cctv-network Police are also using it with the body cameras. https://e27.co/malaysia-police-force-integrating-facial-recognition-surveillance-technology-used-china-20180419/
Workplace 4/5
There are very few mentions of biometrics in Malaysian law especially in employment. Normal data processing laws will apply. https://iclg.com/practice-areas/employment-and-labour-laws-and-regulations/malaysia Biometrics are being used quite excessively in some areas. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201708/malaysia-to-collect-biometrics-to-verify-identity-of-foreign-workers
Visas 4/5
Over 30 countries need a visa to enter Malaysia. https://www.vfsglobal.com/malaysia/india/pdf/listofcountries.pdf
Visas do contain biometrics. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2012/10/28/malaysia-to-use-biovisa
Biometrics of foreigners are collected when entering the country.
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Thai government has multiple biometric databases. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1721271/biometrics-a-double-edged-sword
Thai police do have access to biometric databases. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2019/09/04/thai-police-arrest-man-murder-days-before-statue-limitations-crime-database-thailand/
CCTV 3/5
People in the southern provinces of Thailand are having to register their sim cards as part of a new crack down on attacks. Facial recognition will be used. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3016165/thailand-causes-uproar-muslim-majority-south-ordering
Workplace 3/5
Soon the new data protection act will come in to power which does have some safeguards regarding the collecting of personal data. Consent will be enough to process data. https://gettingthedealthrough.com/area/18/jurisdiction/60/labour-employment-thailand/
Visas 3/5
64 countries have a visa exemption agreement with Thailand. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/changes-visa-exempt.php
Not all the visas contain biometrics. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-tourist-visa.php
Thailand does collect fingerprints at the airport. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1721271/biometrics-a-double-edged-sword
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India has one of the biggest biometric databases in the world called the Aadhaar. https://phys.org/news/2018-09-india-billion-strong-biometric-database.html
Police are not allowed access to the Aadhaar. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cannot-share-aadhaar-biometric-data-for-crime-investigations-uidai/articleshow/64700379.cms?from=mdr
CCTV 4/5
Facial recognition is being used in some areas but there are plans to introduce it nationwide. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/privacy-concerns-india-readies-facial-recognition-system-191107152951428.html
Workplace 3/5
Biometric data is seen as “sensitive data” so it has more safeguards protecting it but nothing specifically regarding the use in the workplace. https://iclg.com/practice-areas/data-protection-laws-and-regulations/india
Visas 4/5
Most countries require a visa to visit India. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/visas
Not all visas contain biometrics. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/visas But some do, with the UK and South Africa recently having requirements change so all visas require biometrics. https://www.relocatemagazine.com/articles/india--mandatory-biometric-enrolment-for-all-india-visa-applicants-in-south-africa
Fingerprints are taken for eVisas. https://visacentral.com/about-india-e-visa
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There is a nationwide biometric database. But it currently doesn’t hold too many people but it will grow. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/09/24/russia-tests-face-voice-recognition-ahead-of-esim-integration-izvestia-a67401
Law enforcement do have access to this database. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/09/24/russia-tests-face-voice-recognition-ahead-of-esim-integration-izvestia-a67401
CCTV 4/5
Russia’s facial recognition usage is expanding significantly. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201904/moscows-cctv-network-to-deploy-facial-recognition-to-70-times-more-cameras-this-year
Workplace 2/5
Russia does have extra safeguards regarding biometrics in the workplace.
Visas 4/5
Only 34 countries can travel to Russia without a visa. https://traveltips.usatoday.com/needs-visa-russia-42699.html
The visas do contain biometrics. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia/entry-requirements
Fingerprints will be taken when entering the company. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia/entry-requirements
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4/5
Storage 5/5
China does have a biometric database and is expanding it to include DNA. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201908/china-ramps-up-nationwide-biometric-data-collection
The police do have access to this database. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201908/china-ramps-up-nationwide-biometric-data-collection
CCTV 5/5
China uses facial recognition extensively. http://www.m2sys.com/blog/facial-recognition-2/no-more-jaywalk-in-china-for-biometric-monitoring-protocol/
Workplace 5/5
There are very few safeguards protecting employees rights, so much so that some companies are monitoring employees brain waves while at work. https://www.businessinsider.com/china-emotional-surveillance-technology-2018-4?r=US&IR=T
Visas 5/5
There are very few countries that don’t require a visa to visit China. https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-visa/
All visas contain biometrics. https://www.acetravel.co.uk/blog/visa-biometrics-
Fingerprints will be taken on arrival. https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/china
Total = 24/25
5/5
Storage 5/5
There is a database of biometrics from the ID cards. https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Understanding-Capture-and-Validate-KYC-Processes-Web.pdf
Police do have access to this database. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/nodeflux-indonesia-s-first-and-largest-vision-ai-company-to-immerse-global-recognition-at-the-south-by-southwest-sxsw-conference-and-festival-2019-1028021207
CCTV 3/5
Some cities are using facial recognition. https://jakartaglobe.id/context/disruptive-artificial-intelligence-to-make-jakarta-more-livable/
Workplace 4/5
There is no specific data protection law and very little protection for employees data let alone the use of biometrics. https://iclg.com/practice-areas/employment-and-labour-laws-and-regulations/indonesia
Visas 2/5
169 countries don’t require a visa to enter Indonesia. https://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/business-columns/visa-free-entry-into-indonesia-increased-to-169-countries/item6687?
Most visas don’t require biometrics. https://www.bali.com/airport-dps-arrival-departure.html But some do. https://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/working-living/visa-permits-immigration/visa-on-arrival/item7559?
Fingerprints aren’t taken when entering the country. https://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/working-living/visa-permits-immigration/visa-on-arrival/item7559?
Total = 19/25
5/5
Storage 5/5
Pakistan does have a national ID card which contains biometrics, there is a database for all this information. https://privacyinternational.org/feature/1100/identity-policies-clash-between-democracy-and-biometrics
The police do have access to this database. https://privacyinternational.org/feature/1100/identity-policies-clash-between-democracy-and-biometrics
CCTV 4/5
The use of facial recognition is being used with the introduction of the Safe Cities Project. https://privacyinternational.org/feature/1100/identity-policies-clash-between-democracy-and-biometrics
Workplace 4/5
There is currently no data protection law which limits an employee’s protection.
https://privacyinternational.org/state-privacy/1008/state-privacy-pakistan#dataprotection
Visas 3/5
50 countries can obtain a visa on arrival for Pakistan. https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-friendly-countriestfc/
Not all visas contain biometrics. http://pakistanembassy.se/visa-services/business-visa/
Fingerprints are not taken when entering the country. http://www.islamabadairport.com.pk/Procedures/Pro-ImmigrationandVisa.aspx
Total = 21/25
5/5
Storage 4/5
Nigeria does have a centralised biometric database of most of its citizens. https://www.ncc.gov.ng/stakeholder/media-public/news-headlines/532-press-statement-sim-data-verification-is-a-continuous-exercise-says-ncc Currently, the database does not contain all its citizens but this is set to increase. https://www.biometricupdate.com/201909/progress-in-nigeria-and-high-traffic-identification-top-this-weeks-biometrics-and-digital-id-news
Law enforcement do have access to these biometric databases. http://www.m2sys.com/blog/membership-management/why-the-nigerian-biometric-sim-registration-project-is-an-example-to-follow/
CCTV 1/5
Nigeria is not yet using facial recognition. https://carnegieendowment.org/files/WP-Feldstein-AISurveillance_final.pdf
Workplace 3/5
There are some safeguards surrounding data in Nigeria many which are similar to the GDPR. However there is little mention of biometrics. http://www.mondaq.com/Nigeria/x/799404/Data+Protection+Privacy/An+Overview+Of+Big+Data+And+Data+Protection+In+Nigeria
Visas 4/5
All countries except members of the Economic Community of West African States require a visa to visit Nigeria. https://www.visabureau.com/worldwide/country-visa-categories/nigeria-visa
All visas contain biometrics.https://cibtvisas.co.uk/nigeria-visa
Visa on arrival applicants are required to provide their fingerprints. https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/visaOnArrivalFaq
Total = 17/25