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Government biometrics programs and national ID card contracts in Africa need more transparency
This week’s events show a wide variance in the success of biometrics projects, and the diverse nature of digital ID issues across Africa. SIM registration squeezes subscriber bases in Tanzania, a Kenyan MP demands answers on the botched biometrics facing tens of thousands of ethnic Somalis, and in Nigeria, laughter as a unique biometric identifier is the subject of academic study .... Read the whole story here.

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NIST testing shows accuracy of face biometric algorithms developed pre-pandemic lowered by masks
Biometric facial recognition algorithms developed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic may be able to identify people wearing masks...
 
Hikvision claims to have phased out minority recognition in biometric surveillance software
Chinese company Hikvision has confirmed offering minority recognition software based on face biometrics at a given point, but says the...
iProov report shows biometric onboarding gains in financial services, technology pitched to fix social media
Rabobank is currently onboarding 300 customers a day with biometrics through mobile processes, with 80 percent of them using NFC,...
 
UnionPay adds biometrics support with 3DS online payment authentication for frictionless transactions
UnionPay International has expanded its e-commerce toolkit portfolio to accept biometrics and other technologies with the 3-D Secure (3DS) online...
Unclear if biometric privacy law applies to algorithm training, though BIPA decisions clarify scope
Biometric privacy laws may apply only to processes in which individuals are identified, Theodore F. Claypoole of Womble Bond Dickenson...
 
Prototype handheld biometric face scanner unveiled by U.S. Army Star Wars ‘nerds’
A small but growing unit within the U.S. Defense Department has created a portable and networked prototype biometrics application to...
Apple rumored to be considering Face ID biometrics for next macOS
Apple fans may sooner rather than later be able to use their face biometrics to unlock computers, as 9 to...
 
Hybrid capacitive and optical biometric sensor patented by Fingerprint Cards
A new kind of biometric sensor has been patented by Fingerprint Cards, combining capacitive and optical fingerprint sensing to provide...
Government biometrics programs and national ID card contracts in Africa need more transparency
This week’s events show a wide variance in the success of biometrics projects, and the diverse nature of digital ID...
 
ID document authentication device rolled out by TSA, SPS adds ID counterfeit prevention
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced five credential authentication technology (CAT) units for checkpoint screening to confirm traveler ID...
Suprema wins marketing award for Leicester City stadium biometrics integration, Imprivata honored
A video depicting biometric fingerprint devices as part of an access control solution provided by Suprema to Leicester City Football Club’s...
 
Digital identity market to reach $33B in 2025, Malaysia plans biometric national online ID system
The international market for Digital Identity solutions will grow at a 16 percent CAGR from 2020 to 2025 to reach...
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  Biometrics providers announce stock investments and revenue jumps
  Biometric digital health credentials for NHL and London theatre, Privacy International warns of risks
  Cities in China most watched by CCTV surveillance, new face biometrics systems for Moscow and Spain
  The Terminator? It’s more like a modem with anger issues at this point
  Mobbeel’s biometric ID verification secures digital onboarding for Guatemalan bank
Events and Webinars
Consumer attitudes toward strong authentication & LoginWithFIDO.com
  July 28, 2020 - July 28, 2020
Consumer Attitudes Toward Strong Authentication & LoginWithFIDO.com Online July 28, 2020, 2:00pm EDT The FIDO Alliance has launched a new...
8th Border Security & Intelligence Summit
  July 29, 2020 - July 30, 2020
8th Border Security & Intelligence Summit Alexandria, VA July 29 – 30, 2020 DSI’s Border Security and Intelligence Summit will...
Reimagining digital identity during & after COVID 19 for FI 2.0 webinar
  July 30, 2020 - July 30, 2020
Reimagining Digital Identity During & After COVID 19 for FI 2.0 Webinar Online July 30, 2020 Reimagining Digital Identity after...
The 3rd Guangzhou Int’l Smart Retail Expo (SRE 2020)
  August 3, 2020 - August 5, 2020
The 3rd Guangzhou Int’l Smart Retail Expo (SRE 2020) Guangzhou, China August 3 – 5, 2020 Guangzhou Int’l Smart Retail...
IoT World 2020
  August 11, 2020 - August 13, 2020
IoT World Virtual Online Aug 11 – 13, 2020 The desire to connect, inform, and innovate is stronger than ever....
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