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U.S. Marshals Service seeking information on “counter-biometric” services
The U.S. Justice Department’s Marshals Service has issued a request for information from vendors on counter-biometric expertise to perform “biometrics due diligence and to catalog the biometric threat environment,” according to a contract opportunity announcement ... Read the full story here.

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Next Biometrics undergoes restructuring as Zwipe plans date to list at Nasdaq First North
Next Biometrics revealed today it has been executing a program to optimize the organization and cost base with its strategic...
 
Auto biometrics market projected for massive growth as industry players demo new technology
The global market for biometrics in automotive access applications, while still developing, will go through a massive growth period from...
Marshals Service seeking information on “counter-biometric” services
The U.S. Justice Department’s Marshals Service has issued a request for information (RFI) from vendors on counter-biometric expertise to perform...
 
Vanquis Bank chooses HooYu facial biometrics to digitalize KYC
HooYu has partnered with Vanquis Bank, a subsidiary of Provident Financial Group, to help it digitalize its KYC processes by...
Zetes launches production of upgraded biometric eIDs in Belgium
Zetes has started developing new Belgian electronic ID cards for 25 pilot communities, the company announced at a press conference...
 
Philadelphia Airport starts biometric exit screening project
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is rolling out on January 21 a 45-day biometric screening trial project at three international gates...
Research shows gains in biometric identification from thermal images as contracts increase
A scene in the science-fiction film The Matrix Reloaded shows the simulated thermal image of actor Hugo Weaving’s angry face....
 
U.S. consumers more excited than others about facial recognition systems in retail outlets
Almost half of U.S. consumers surveyed in a new report say they are “excited” about retailers using face biometric technologies...
Ipsidy reveals corporate management changes
Ipsidy is revamping its corporate organization though management changes to improve customer acquisition strategy and increase operation efficiency, the company...
 
Onfido receives SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
Onfido has completed the Service Organisation 2 (SOC 2), Type 2 certification which confirms the company’s commitment to protect customer...
House Intelligence Committee chairman praised Facebook policy on deepfakes
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Facebook’s announcement this past week of its “new...
 
Digital identity roundup: Socure taps India, Freja eID secures gaming, IDology expands, FCT joins Verified.Me
Socure is interested in expanding its digital ID verification services to the Indian fintech market, writes the Hindu Business Line,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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