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Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns

eriinfo.com24 hours ago04 mins

Nairobi — Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) warns. The systems require citizens to provide personal and biometric information, with limited safeguards…

India revokes order for smartphone makers to install government security app amid uproar over privacy

eriinfo.com1 week ago010 mins

New Delhi — India’s government revoked an order on Wednesday that had directed smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung to install a state-developed and owned security app on all new devices. The move came after two days of criticism from opposition politicians and privacy organizations that the “Sanchar Saathi” app was an effort to snoop…

Study reveals privacy and ethics are a top priority in AI implementation

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

New research released today has revealed that 92.6% of South African businesses have started their AI journey, with 32.7% achieving widespread or advanced implementation. Image source: DC Studio from Freepik The study, commissioned by Zoho, further highlighted that as compared to other markets, more South African businesses (40%) prioritised AI ethic and responsible usage. Furthermore,…

Patient to lodge appeal against Netcare in R25m privacy dispute

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Netcare has suffered a setback in a privacy case involving one of its patients. (Image source: Netcare) Medical group Netcare has suffered a setback in a privacy case involving one of its patients, Nicholaas de Jager. This, after the courts yesterday allowed De Jager to challenge a recent ruling in favour of Netcare, granting him…