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Fifty-six percent of consumers in North America and Europe are concerned about the switch to biometrics, and 81 prefer passwords for online payments due to security concerns, according to the report “Lost in Transaction: The end of Risk?”. 

The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) released a new industry guideline titled “Duress and Panic Alarms and Response” under the category of “Systems”.

One year later, the GDPR has swept many industries. How? The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) reports on the changes seen in just one year. 

Biometric technology such as facial recognition is changing how companies ensure security and prevent fraud across many industries, says the 2019 CBInsights report. 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law several bills related to enhancing school safety and expanding access to mental health resources.

Passengers will be able to carry liquids and laptops through security at London's Heathrow Airport inside their hand luggage after new security scanners are installed.

More than 279,000 shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended in 2018 by just 20 large retailers who recovered more than $114 million from thieves.

Drug positivity rates affect retail the most, according to the First Advantage's Vertical Trends & Insights fourth report, focused on the retail, transportation, staffing, healthcare and financial services. 

The security breach notification requirements in the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (MPIPA), or House Bill 1154, have been amended. 

The FBI's face recognition office can now search databases with more than 641 million photos, including 21 state databases, says the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in a recent report.