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Daily Biometrics News : Oct 22, 2024
Progress on biometric data privacy too slow, incomplete, say experts
As deepfakes, identity theft and AI warp the shape of online life, new issues arise, requiring new regulation. Police in…Read More
 
Android 15 for Pixel integrates biometric security measures for lost phones
Mobile phones are like little treasure chests of sensitive personal data, so Android has introduced…
Keyo partner brings palm biometrics to DRC for secure payments
Palm biometrics firm Keyo has announced a partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
300 patent applications and awards for Jumio and counting
Jumio has reached a milestone in its development of intellectual property relating to biometrics, liveness…
Polish startup raises $8.2M to combat AI-driven fraud with digital ID
Digital identity verification platform Authologic has pulled in an $8.2 million investment from European and…
Reality Defender expands series A to $33M, integrated by Accenture
Reality Defender has reached $33 million in an expansion of its series A funding round.…
MOSIP hackathon invites innovative applications for foundational ID systems
MOSIP delved into the details of its two hackathon programs – Create and Decode —…
World rebrand comes with governance shuffle, promise of decentralized ownership
By now, most who are familiar with the World digital ID project will associate it…
US DOJ issues final rule on foreign access to Americans’ PII
After months of reviewing the comments it received to its March 5 Advance Notice of Proposed…
Meta reboots Facebook face biometrics to combat ‘celeb-bait’ ads
Meta is testing face biometrics as a way to detect and prevent celeb-bait ads on…
Veritone Track updated to include AI-assisted vehicle tracking at scale
Veritone has announced “significant enhancements” to Veritone Track, a video forensics tool that enables authorities…
The healthcare sector is leaking data; biometrics could help plug the holes
While it is true that reporting on biometrics often revolves around costly fraud cases or…
Executive regulations for Oman Biometrics Law lay out rules on fingerprints, DNA
There are new executive rules for Oman’s Biometrics Law governing the collection and storage of…
Language of biometrics is unfamiliar to most, even as tech becomes ubiquitous
If you read Biometric Update, chances are you understand some of the ins and outs…
Panama introduces digital ID and wallet for permanent residents
Panama has introduced a digital identity system for both Panamanians and permanent residents. Decree 43…
Digital ID wallet maker Lissi announces spinoff
German digital ID wallet maker Lissi is spinning off as an independent startup. Led by…
European Commission issues call for tenders for age verification solution
The European Commission, DG CNECT – Communications Networks, Content and Technology, has released a call…
DHS seeks info on upgrading to cloud biometrics for national security database
The long and winding path to an upgraded biometric data management system for the U.S.…
Ethiopia to streamline public procurement system with Fayda digital ID
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP)…
GET Group to provide ISO-compliant mDLs in Ecuador
Security and identity management firm GET Group Latin America has signed an agreement to issue…
 

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MOSIP hackathon invites innovative applications for foundational ID systems
MOSIP delved into the details of its two hackathon programs – Create and Decode — to foster continued innovation in…Read More
 
FIDO turns to scaling passkeys at Authenticate 2024
The Authenticate 2024 conference hosted by the FIDO Alliance was focused mainly on passkeys; their…
Bahrain’s vision, eKYC, digital ID and biometric innovation
Bahrain’s Vision 2030 is to become the global leader in digital identity services and a…
Prompt injection attacks: What are they, and why are they after my identity?
By Ola Ahmad, Chief AI Scientist at Thales The rise in innovative applications for emerging…
EU has an innovative new way of fighting against deepfakes
More than half a century ago, American psychologist Paul Ekman wanted to know whether he…
Inclusion critical in development of digital identifiers, DPI: Kantara
A report published by Kantara Initiative, a U.S.-headquartered non-profit that advocates the trustworthy use of…
Policing and facial recognition: What’s stopping them?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner “If it’s legal and it…
Securing insurance coverage for BIPA class actions a growing challenge
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Corporate policyholders face increasing challenges…
Global partnerships strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s digital identity and credentials
Kyrgyzstan has set a path toward digital transformation, highlighting digital identity as one of the…
Building trust online with age verification
By Kaarel Kotkas, CEO and founder, Veriff Age verification regulations are becoming a top priority…
 
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