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Mobile phone activation facial authentication rollout delayed, alternative options under review
South Korea has delayed the full rollout of a policy requiring facial authentication when activating mobile phones, reflecting concerns over personal data leaks and other issues. The Ministry of Science and ICT said on March 20 it will extend the pilot period for verifying identity using facial recognition to June 30. The procedure was introduced in December as part of anti-voice phishing measures, but drew recommendations from the National Human Rights Commission and requests for alternatives.
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South Korea ministry weighs delay to mandatory face verification for mobile phone sign-ups
A South Korean policy to mandate facial verification during mobile phone activations has hit a snag, leaving the Ministry of Science and ICT weighing its next steps. The National Human Rights Commission issued recommendations for improvements, saying the requirement could affect the exercise of basic rights and that facial images are sensitive personal data. The ministry is considering whether to delay the planned full rollout and is gathering opinions before deciding.
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NHRC urges review of mandatory face authentication for mobile phone activations
South Korea\'s National Human Rights Commission said on March 13 it recommended that the science and ICT minister review a policy to make facial authentication mandatory for mobile phone activations and prepare alternative methods. The Ministry of Science and ICT is pushing the plan for mobile carriers and budget carriers as financial scams such as voice phishing using illegal phones become a social issue. A pilot began on Dec. 23 and implementation is set for March 23.