| Weekend Reading : Sep 7, 2024 |
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| Deepfake competition results announced: Emphasizing ethical technology use |
| The results of the INCLUSION•Conference on the Bund and Ant Group’ Global Multimedia Deepfake Detection Challenge 2024 are in, and…Read More |
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| Biometrics testing for bias standardized while contracts test patience |
| Biometrics standards are advancing and the testing providers that use them for evaluations are growing,… |
| International standard for biometric bias measurement unanimously approved |
| A new international standard for how to test demographic differentials in biometric systems for bias… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Age estimation gets OK from Spanish regulator as part of ‘cumulative’ approach |
| How to use “probabalistic or estimative methods” such as age estimation for personal data processing… |
| 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… |
| Infant.ID updates biometric scanner for infants and advances research |
| Brazil-based Infant.ID has developed a new, more compact and efficient version of its fingerprint biometric… |
| 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… |
| FaceTec introduces scannable protocol for privacy-preserving biometric online IDV |
| A new biometric protocol for online identity verification has been developed by FaceTec for use… |
| Trinsic introduces SDK to ease reusable digital ID integration |
| Trinsic has released an SDK that it says allows businesses to perform identity verification for… |
| 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… |
| OIX closes, leaving legacy of digital ID ecosystem development |
| The Open Identity Exchange (OIX) is shutting down after 14 years of promoting and encouraging… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Philippines central bank cancels digital ID card contract with ACI |
| The Philippines’ central bank has cancelled the contract to produce the country’s national digital ID… |
| Pakistan launches bid process for 22M biometric national ID cards |
| Pakistan is running a tender to procure 22 million pre-personalized smart cards with fingerprint biometrics… |
| 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.… |
| US Navy to award sole source contract to IDEMIA NSS |
| The United States Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Center-Pacific (NAVWAR-P) has announced that it intends to… |
| DHS outlines foreseeable biometric agenda, but will it have the funding? |
| The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has an ambitious… |
| Airport biometrics one thing most Americans agree on |
| The vast majority of U.S. travelers approve of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of… |
| 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… |
| Russian state to collect biometrics of foreigners |
| Foreigners entering the Russian Federation for a period of more than 90 days will be… |
| Ethiopia launches PKI to enhance digital security ecosystem |
| The Ethiopian government has launched a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) facility aimed at streamlining the… |
| Nigeria boosts trust in its biometric passport with ICAO PKD enrollment |
| Nigeria has announced its enrollment in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory… |
| 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… |
| Mauritius launches digital ID wallet with Thales tech for govt service access |
| Mauritius continues to demonstrate its commitment to modernizing its digital infrastructure, with the launch of… |
| Ghana DPI enabling startups to boost financial inclusion: analysis |
| The development of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in Ghana such as the implementation of a… |
| Mastercard, Smile ID partner to scale up merchant KYC in 50+ African countries |
| Mastercard’s Digital Merchant Onboarding Program (MDOP) has integrated Smile ID’s identity and document verification suite… |
| West Africa unifying legal framework for financial inclusion, digital economy |
| West Africa is at the precipice of a digital economy shift, with efforts spearheaded by… |
| Azerbaijan plans rapid digital ID adoption to boost economy |
| Azerbaijan is planning to have 1 million citizens using digital identities by the end of… |
| Brazil strengthens DPI and digital ID push to boost economic growth ahead of G20 |
| Brazil is advancing in its efforts to strengthen its public digital infrastructure. The goal? To… |
| 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… |
| Denmark to implement facial recognition for police investigations by year-end |
| The Danish government has confirmed plans to implement a facial recognition system for police to… |
| Facial recognition for Essex police rolls out in a heavily surveilled environment |
| The adoption of biometrics and facial recognition technology by law enforcement bodies in the UK… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Biometrics providers among CFIT group fighting UK financial crime |
| The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has brought together a consortium of companies… |
| Banks turn to biometric authentication for ATO prevention, should add behavioral |
| Banks are increasingly adopting biometric authentication methods, such as facial and fingerprint recognition, to secure… |
| India’s payment sector advances with selfie biometrics and authentication tools |
| India’s payment industry continues to upgrade and introduce advancements in digital payment systems and user… |
| Hitachi biometrics to authenticate payments at 100 Japanese stores |
| Hitachi and Tobu Railway will commence the rollout of its biometric authentication service in over… |
| FIDO Alliance talks passkeys in the public sector with Biometric Update |
| Passkeys are swiftly gaining popularity with more organizations and governments embracing the passwordless authentication method.… |
| Digital identity orchestration gains ground in fragmented IAM market |
| Identity orchestration is growing in prominence for digital identity and access management (IAM), particularly in… |
| Incode, Socure, Integrated Biometrics, SITA and Entrust boost leadership |
| In a series of tech and security leadership appointments, seven individuals have assumed executive or… |
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