biometric data Stories

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
The Conversation  |  Oct 10, 2025

Things get even murkier when it comes to children. Due to new government legislation, social media platforms may well introduce face-based age verific...

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