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US wants EU members to give access to travelers’ biometric data by 2027
The U.S. authorities continue to push for access to EU member states’ biometric databases to conduct traveler screening as part…Read More
 
Yoti hopes forthcoming DISD bill retains DVS, tightens rules for digital ID providers
UK digital identity verification firm Yoti has posted suggestions for the Digital Information and Smart…
Police Scotland’s body camera rollout delayed by data privacy concerns until 2025
The deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for Police Scotland officers is facing delays, with the…
AI potential outweighs deepfake risks only with effective governance: UN
September 15 marks the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy, and this year Secretary-General António…
Azerbaijan plans rapid digital ID adoption to boost economy
Azerbaijan is planning to have 1 million citizens using digital identities by the end of…
Kenya’s digital ID rollout holds trust, transparency lessons: CFI report
The benefits of digital public infrastructure (DPI) can only be realized if the government is…
UK lawmakers debate facial recognition as a solution for retail crime
UK retail crime levels have been surging in recent years with lawmakers launching an inquiry…
DR Congo cancels biometric national ID contract; Idemia ‘determined to collaborate’
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled a $697 million contract to set up a…
Fime adds digital identity advisory expertise with Consult Hyperion acquisition
A digital identity testing and consultancy juggernaut is coming together in France, with Fime acquiring…
Dutch data regulator fines Clearview AI €30M, wants personal liability for CEO
Regulators in the Netherlands have slapped a massive fine on U.S.-based facial recognition provider Clearview…
US Marine Corps issues RFI for observation and sensing tech
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for commercially available technologies that can detect and…
TrustGrid selected to provide decentralized digital identity to US Air Force
TrustGrid has won a contract with the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF)…
Digital wallets for hotel access cards gain ground with Apple, Google on board
If ever a use case was made for digital wallets, it is hotel access keys.…
Incode, Socure, Integrated Biometrics, SITA and Entrust boost leadership
In a series of tech and security leadership appointments, seven individuals have assumed executive or…
MOSIP’s biometric QR code spec draft out for public comment
The Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) has released a draft of its Claim 169…
NEC launches facial recognition system for simultaneous authentication in motion
NEC Corporation has launched a new biometric system so customers can utilize its facial recognition…
Protean to bid for PAN 2.0, issues first dividend since IPO as shares rise
Protean eGov Technologies will close Q3 2024 with a bang – and with a bid.…
Conformity assessment deal links UK, EU firms to open digital ID market access
In a move to enable easier access to EU and UK markets for digital identity…
 

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Kenya’s digital ID rollout holds trust, transparency lessons: CFI report
The benefits of digital public infrastructure (DPI) can only be realized if the government is committed to a high-quality implementation…Read More
 
Ghana DPI enabling startups to boost financial inclusion: analysis
The development of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in Ghana such as the implementation of a…
Emerging technology and emergency surveillance or vice versa?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In a recent Biometric Update…
Travizory advocates combination of biographic, biometric data for stronger border security
“Knowing someone’s name is useful, but being able to add a face to that name…
The role of behavioral biometrics in a world of growing cyberthreats
By Anthony Eaton, Chief Technology Officer, IDEX Biometrics According to a recent McKinsey article, by…
Lack of formal ID for women poses barrier to the digital world: report
In an increasingly digital world, access to technology and the internet has become essential for…
Zambia gets $100M World Bank grant and MOSIP boost for digital identity upgrade
Zambia is modernizing its digital public infrastructure (DPI) as part of a broader global effort…
Remote biometric surveillance and policing – a new frame of reference?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In surveillance perspective is everything.…
World Bank pledges to close access gap to official ID, digital payments
The World Bank has pledged that it will continue to offer support through its Identification…
Claim that DTC ‘is the strongest digital identity’ under the microscope
Many more people have and use digital identities than even a year ago, but there…
 
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Is your identity verification process obstructing your customer acquisition goals or enabling fraud? A recent study showed that 63% of…Read More
 
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Biometrics have been used for a variety of purposes for centuries. Fingerprints, handprints, and various measurements of the body were…Read More
 
Unmasking document and biometric identity fraud: Exposing the deceptions
As generative AI capabilities advance, producing convincing fake IDs and selfies has become easier and more accessible than ever before.…Read More
 
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have exploded in quality and popularity. These technologies can create a variety of content including…Read More
 
A buyer’s guide to online identity verification
How to separate the contenders from the pretenders in online identity verification vendors Identity verification is the process of verifying…Read More
 
Protect your business and customers from threat of account fraud
Customer authentication and onboarding are important business interactions that set the tone for the relationship with the customer. However, these…Read More
 
Metrics that matter – How to evaluate identity verification technology
If you’re confused by all the identity verification solutions on the market and how they’re different, you’re not alone. With…Read More
 
Decentralized identity for secure user authentication
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