View in Browser Subscribe Today!
       
DAILY NEWS   |   INTERVIEWS   |   INSIGHTS   |   PODCASTS   |   EVENTS
UK government moves against Chinese-made security cameras in public sector
The UK Government Security Group has instructed government departments to stop deploying security cameras provided by Chinese companies subject to the country’s National Intelligence Law to sensitive sites .. read the full report here

Today's news continues below. Thanks for reading.
Biometric Update Daily News
Effectiveness of privacy proposals in India, Australia and the US depend on details
Observers of privacy legislation expected or planned next year around the globe are not finding a lot to be hopeful...
 
Is UK voter requirement an opportunity for biometric ID documents?
New opinions offered on how the UK can deal with the contradiction of a new law requiring ID to vote...
Ghanaians encouraged to complete biometric capture for SIM registration as deadline nears
Some telecommunication service providers in Ghana have begun a partial block of SIM cards which have not been fully registered...
 
Fingerprint Cards urges FIDO2 and biometrics use to increase security of access control
Combining FIDO2 authentication and biometrics can substantially increase the security posture of companies and individuals, according to Fingerprint Cards’ Maria...
Sentry launches dedicated business for biometric crypto cold storage
Sentry Enterprises has launched Sentinel Wallet as a company dedicated to selling its Sentinel Cold Storage Crypto Wallet, which is...
 
Research indicates improved skin tone calibration can raise face biometrics accuracy
Skin tone is not just Black and white. It is also not quite what camera calibration systems represent it as,...
Trust at center of digital ID for financial services in Southeast Asia, UK still struggle
Southeast Asian countries increasingly rely on the public perception of service providers’ integrity when considering the deployment of digital IDs...
 
Irish skepticism of facial recognition use by cops seems born out in Scotland, Canada
A civil liberties group in Ireland is warning government officials that police use of facial recognition for investigations – illegal...
How digital identity improved infection control during the Covid pandemic
The use of digital identity and identity access management (IAM) technologies in hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic improved infection...
 
Secunet biometrics software integrated within Suprema ID’s new document reader
Suprema ID has unveiled RealPass-N, a new document reader that integrates the biomiddle biometrics software from secunet. According to a...
More World Bank support in view for Nigeria’s digital ID coverage efforts
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been promised technical support by the World Bank as part of efforts to...
 
Six key considerations for ethical AI in financial services
By Matt Peake, Global Director of Public Policy at Onfido Biometrics has quickly become embedded in our everyday lives, particularly...
Biometrics trusted for payments at World Cup, passports to get there
Biometric passports continue to make headlines with market activity, with Idemia launching a demo passport for ‘Abroadia.’ PopID is bringing...
 
G+D raises 130M Euros to expand digital identity, payments amid strong investor interest
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has raised 130 million Euros (approximately US$135.3 million) through a promissory note loan to support operational growth in...
  UK government moves against Chinese-made security cameras in public sector
  Cayman Islands national digital identity register set to move ahead at a cost of US$9.6M
  Facial recognition ruled out for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics by French Ministry of Sport
  Advocacy groups urge US Congress to pass Improving Digital Identity Act
  EU banks struggle with KYC and AML budgets, but biometrics help applications worldwide
  SITA expands biometrics partnership with Geneva Airport, Amadeus with British Airways
Biometrics White Papers
Single-frame facial liveness detection: How it works to reduce user friction and abandonment
The ability to ascertain facial liveness from a single-image frame enables high-performance presentation attack detection without adding friction to the...
 
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,...
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...
 
On-demand webinar – Human or machine: AI proves best at spotting biometric attacks
With large organizations processing millions of face checks monthly, one advantage of AI liveness detection is the reduced burden on...
Events and Webinars
Forensic facial examination – Transparency and uniformity in casework
  November 29, 2022
6th Border Management and Identity Conference (6th BMIC)
  December 7, 2022 - December 9, 2022
ID4Africa LiveCast Episode 36
  December 7, 2022
Aviation Festival Asia 2023
  February 28, 2023 - March 1, 2023
SECON 2023
  March 29, 2023 - March 31, 2023
This email was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com because you opted in on the Biometric Update Web site.

Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe
Copyright © 2022 Biometrics Research Group, Inc.

2 Toronto St., Ste. #239, Toronto, ON, M5C 2B5, Canada 416-277-5449.