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Facial recognition algorithms hit new accuracy highs in latest NIST test

NIST evaluated more than 300 algorithms from over 100 developers in the latest 1:N test .. read the full report here
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Better security for Aadhaar fingerprint authentication in place

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has implemented a new two-factor authentication mechanism for Aadhaar fingerprint biometrics. The machine...

Innovatrics CEO advises careful use of synthetic data to improve biometrics, cut bias

Synthetic data can be used to improve biometric machine learning models and AI applications, says Innovatrics CEO Ján Lunter, but...

Vouched seeks more growth after $6.3M in venture funding

Identity verifier Vouched says it has closed a $6.3 million round of funding led by BHG VC, SpringRock Ventures. Vouched...

US health agency ponders digital identity as a service to manage crises

Of the many U.S. agencies that should be encouraged in every way possible to make remote work easier and more...

Cyprus plans $43M ID document upgrade tender

Biometric passports, ID cards, and residence permits issued by Cyprus are getting an upgrade at a cost of 41 million...

Another patent from Apple puts palm biometrics on smart watches

Apple has been awarded a United States patent that would bring contactless palm biometrics for authentication to its Watch line....

Customers prefer facial age estimation for self-checkouts: Yoti global retail report

Facial estimation technology for age-restricted purchases in retail settings is gaining more appeal among customers, according to a global retail...

cetecom advanced accredited for Android biometric standards testing

Smartcard testing and certification service provider cetecom advanced has been accredited as a Google partner for Android Biometric Security Testing....

Shufti Pro makes fraud report available, upgrades AML capabilities

More than 1 in 7 attempted online financial transactions in 2022 was fraudulent, according to Shufti Pro‘s ‘Identity Fraud Report...

Zimbabwe govt faces criticism over biometric surveillance project for new smart city

Zimbabwe is building New Harare, a smart city on the outskirts of Harare that will be the new seat of...

Promotions, appointments and mass hiring indicate biometrics growth ahead

Digital identity technology providers are hiring or boosting their leadership ranks to address emerging opportunities. NEC and Veritran have promoted...

FIDO Alliance announces date for conference on user authentication, call for speakers

This year’s edition of the FIDO Alliance’s annual conference to dissect issues around user authentication dubbed ‘Authenticate 2023’ will take...

Facial recognition algorithms hit new accuracy highs in latest NIST test

Idemia correctly matched 99.88 percent of 12 million faces in the mugshot category of the latest 1:N test by the...

Australia and state govts agree on digital ID, credential sharing deal

Ministers from Australia’s federal government have agreed to a deal with their state and territory counterparts to include digital credentials...

Pay attention to biometric surveillance, digital ID says Sweden’s EU presidency

Social protection lessons: Indian interoperability, opportunities for private sector

Digital platform launched to fight exploitation and fraud in construction industry

UK businessowners see qualified certificates as expensive, not worth the effort

Exploring biometrics within payments

Proposed age verification bills across US online privacy, anonymity debate

Biometrics White Papers

January 2023 update to ISO/IEC standard 30107-3: How do changes affect development and testing?

In January of 2023, ISO/IEC published a new, second edition of the 30107-3 standard that replaces the earlier, first edition...

Mitigating demographic bias in facial presentation attack detection

Bias in AI-powered biometric algorithms can lead to unfair treatment of individuals in certain demographic groups based on their gender,...

Better banking experiences start with strong authentication and face biometric

Banking should be easy and safe. Financial institutions need to meet increasing customer demand for accessibility and convenience while ensuring...

ISO PAD and FIDO testing comparison

Two of the most popular testing services that iBeta offers are ISO 30107 compliance, and FIDO Biometrics Component Certification. To...

Events and Webinars

Aviation Festival Asia 2023

February 28, 2023 - March 1, 2023

Workshop on protection of biometric data under GDPR

March 1, 2023

World Police Summit

March 7, 2023 - March 9, 2023

7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa

March 7, 2023

GISEC 2023

March 14, 2023 - March 16, 2023

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