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Practical problems in biometric fairness, coming ISO standard explored in EAB webinar
The hard work of making progress in scientific understanding of bias in biometric systems was explored by industry-leading researchers from MdTF and Idiap in the conclusion of EAB's online event. Demographic differences in scenario testing for masks are just the beginning of the fascinating insights shared .. Read the full report here.

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Daily Biometrics News
BixeLab becomes first NIST-approved biometrics testing lab in Southern Hemisphere
BixeLab is now fully accredited to perform independent third-party testing and reporting for biometric systems by the U.S. National Institute of...
 
Jumio partners for public sector selfie biometrics onboarding as boom continues
Copper River IT has selected Jumio’s face biometrics and digital KYC capabilities to enhance its program-focused advanced network and systems...
Iris ID, EyeLock ink new deals, Biosite launches contactless worksite entry solution
Innovations in contactless biometrics continue to impact the access control market as demonstrated by new customer wins for Iris ID...
 
US digital ID regulation coming as feds seek info on mobile driver’s license standards
Rules for minimum technical requirements and security standards for mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) in the U.S are coming, in a...
Idex Biometrics appoints new CFO as FPC, ImageWare report earnings
Idex Biometrics has announced a massive step forward in revenue for its full-year 2020, and appointed James Simms as its...
 
EU restricts law enforcement use of public biometrics with new AI rules
The European Commission has released new rules for biometrics and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications deemed ‘high-risk,’ setting fines of...
Auraya voice biometrics now available in SymNex’s Supplier Directory
Auraya has announced its voice biometrics are now available on SymNex’s Supplier Directory to help call center customers build secure...
 
Judge blocks Mexico’s biometric cell phone registry requirement
A planned biometric registry of mobile phone users in Mexico has been partially blocked by a judge, who says it...
Contactless biometrics market set for huge growth as entertainment industry dives in
Contactless biometrics are not just having a moment, they are starting a decade in which the market will grow at...
 
Good news: Many COVID passes on the way. Bad news: Many COVID passes on the way
As soon as COVID-19 vaccines became a reality last year, government agencies, health care companies and biometric vendors started thinking...
Buguroo rebrands as Revelock, launches behavioral biometrics platform and advisory board
Buguroo is now known as Revelock, in a rebranding by the company announced along with a new advisory board and...
 
Cybernetica to provide data layer for digital ID and government services to Palestine
Estonian software company Cybernetica is collaborating with the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (part of the government of...
Open-source, Arduino-based wearable biometric sensor EmotiBit meets Kickstarter goal
EmotiBit wearable sensor module A new biometric, wearable sensor module based on Arduino is now available on Kickstarter. Dubbed EmotiBit,...
 
Practical problems in biometric fairness, coming ISO standard explored in EAB webinar
New wrinkles to the problem of biometric bias, the development of standards for assessing it, and strategies for assessing and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Events and Webinars
MoneyFest
  April 19, 2021 - April 23, 2021
MoneyFest Online April 19 – 23, 2021 Financial firms need what each other has, whether that’s customers, deposits, innovation, licenses...
ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2021
  April 20, 2021 - April 27, 2021
ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2021 April 20th and 27th, 2021 Online and on demand As borders specialists continue...
Biometrics Challenges in the European Banking Ecosystem
  April 21, 2021 - April 23, 2021
Biometrics Challenges in the European Banking Ecosystem EAB Online Seminar April 21 and 23, 9:30-13:30 CEST The European Association for...
Identity Management Symposium
  April 21, 2021 - April 22, 2021
Identity Management Symposium Online April 21 – 22, 2021 DSI’s 7th Annual Identity Management Symposium will provide a town-hall type...
9th Border Security & Intelligence Summit
  April 28, 2021 - April 29, 2021
9th Border Security & Intelligence Summit National Harbor, MD April 28-29, 2021 DSI’s 9th Annual Border Security and Intelligence Summit...