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The forces changing user-controlled digital identity in 2022
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Biometric Update Daily News
C-level executives appointed by FaceTec, OneSpan, Pangiam, new VP at IBT
Several new executives have joined the C-suites of biometrics providers, with FaceTec, OneSpan and Pangiam announcing appointments, while IBT has...
 
Motion to dismiss biometric data privacy suit over Amazon health screening rejected
A former employee of an Amazon warehouse have filed a lawsuit alleging the company’s health checks violated Illinois’ biometric data...
Biometrics power self-checkout technologies deployed by NtechLab, LG
Deep learning and artificial intelligence company NtechLab has partnered with NCR Russia to work on facial recognition-powered self-checkouts. Spotted by...
 
Law enforcement facial recognition use under scrutiny in Ireland, India
Discrepancies in proposed usage statements and increasing pressure from civil rights groups and activists is putting law enforcement’s use of...
Florida bill would let police help hospitals biometrically ID the unidentifiable
A bill in the Florida state house would allow hospitals to request biometric identification of unidentifiable patients. Any law enforcement...
 
Greece to introduce full mobile version of digital ID, driving licenses
By this coming Easter, Greeks will be able to carry the downloaded full version of their digital IDs and mobile...
Japan takes a good, very long look at its options in China biometrics puzzle
Japan could join the United States and the European Union in restricting biometric surveillance technology to some autocratic governments, not...
 
New worldwide deals, facial recognition integration for Vuzix smart glasses
Smart glasses and augmented reality technology specialist Vuzix signed a series of new deals at the end of 2021 which will...
Nigerian digital ID tokens criticized as NIN-SIM linkage deadline extended yet again
For the ninth time, Nigeria’s federal government has extended, by three months, the deadline for citizens to link their biometrics-backed...
 
BioRugged integrates Suprema FAP60 biometric scanner with modular registration kit
A FAP60 fingerprint biometric scanner from Suprema ID has been integrated with the BioRugged Marque 5.1 multimodal compact civil registration kit. The...
Biometric patents and possibilities: Apple universal remote to AR/VR headsets
A flurry of patent news and design speculation cover a variety of biometric possibilities for future Apple products, from new ways...
 
Next Biometrics reveals USB fingerprint reader, POS deal, design win tally
Next Biometrics has released updates showcasing a USB fingerprint reader, two further biometric device integrations, alongside the previously announced sensor...
Pakistan turns to fingerprint liveness detection to shut down fraudulent SIM business
Stolen fingerprints in Pakistan have pushed the government to deploy live finger detectors. Government regulator the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority will...
 
Mitek accused of biometric data privacy violations as BIPA settlements look good for lawyers
A potential class action lawsuit has been filed against Mitek alleging the company failed to meet the informed consent requirements of...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Events and Webinars
LEAP | Global Tech Event In Saudi Arabia
  February 1, 2022 - February 3, 2022
LEAP | Global Tech Event In Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia February 1-3, 2022 The largest tech event in history just...
Idemia’s Biometric Breakfast
  February 2, 2022 - February 2, 2022
Idemia’s Biometric Breakfast February 2, 2022 Vienna, Austria IDEMIA Biometric Devices’ next “Biometric breakfast” session will take place in Vienna,...
Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia
  March 15, 2022 - March 17, 2022
Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia Singapore March 15-17, 2022 The Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia conference and exhibition...
Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe
  March 15, 2022 - March 17, 2022
Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe Bucharest, Romania March 15-17, 2022 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe brings together leading...
GISEC 2022
  March 21, 2022 - March 23, 2022
GISEC 2022 Dubai March 21 – 23, 2022 GISEC is the region’s most established and influential cybersecurity and infosec exhibition...