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Consumer biometrics gain steam from gun safety to digital ID documents
A new smart gun from Biofire and a patent awarded to Apple that hints at a possible future for digital identity authentication with biometrics on smartphones were two of the top news stories of the week .. read the full report here

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Biometric Update Weekend Reading
Biometric smart gun maker raises $14 million and plans hiring spree
A major investment in biometric guns has been unveiled, with Biofire Technologies raising $14 million in a series A funding...
 
Innovatrics, Tech5, ID R&D and EdgeIR insiders to discuss edge biometrics in webinar
Edge computing continues to play a key role in an increasing number of biometric applications involving various modalities. Biometric Update...
Groups and motivations advocating for digital identity principles put under the microscope
What is the underlying worldview of groups proposing visions for “good” digital identity systems? An attempt to answer this question...
 
Privacy International leader argues digital identity exceeds SDG scope on ID16.9 podcast
UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 is being interpreted by governments and the private sector in ways that promote digital identity...
Expanding its digital ID turf, Apple gets patent putting its devices at center of transactions
Apple has been awarded a United States patent related to digital ID authentication using mobile devices. The new patent (11494574...
 
Defrag KYC landscape to prevent fraud, reputational damage, American Bankers Association says
The American Bankers Association (ABA) hopes to settle nerves in the fraud-prone U.S. financial sector with a new guide to...
Cops in 5 nations see a way to use facial recognition safely and effectively
Privacy advocates willing to consider giving police facial recognition tools have said they would support it only if certain policies...
 
Newest leak of EU’s AI Act doesn’t satisfy naysayers on biometric surveillance
Another new draft of the latest European Union’s proposed AI Act has leaked and if the 149-page tome has provisions...
Global recognition of EU trust services for digital ID slowly moves forward
Five experts in the field of digital identity shared their opinions and ideas about global recognition of EU trust services...
 
Prepare for digital identity wallets while there is still time, SIA advises
Digital identity wallets are here, and governments and businesses alike should start preparing their strategies now, according to a new...
India’s digital ID experience could boost Africa’s development drive: report
India’s digital transformation which has proven largely successful thanks to its robust Aadhaar digital ID system can be an inspiration...
 
Digital India Act could begin tightening of country’s data privacy regulation – reports
There is a high degree of optimism in reports out of India as legislators work to finalize the proposed Digital...
Civil society groups in Liberia urge transparency in selection of biometric kits supplier
Some civil society organizations in Liberia grouped under the umbrella of the Elections Coordination Committee (ECC), and the Liberia Elections...
 
Madagascar signs with MOSIP for national digital ID pilot, plans 1k enrollments
A national digital ID system based on MOSIP will be piloted in Madagascar, after the government signed onto a memorandum...
  Yoti age estimation software embedded in gambling machines
  Okta’s all about phishing including biometrics phishing prevention
  New risk profiling software and digital ID verification customer growth at Shufti Pro
  Startup Keyo’s palm vein biometrics ready for complete ID management applications
  Inverid launched to extend ReadID NFC ID document scanning with face biometrics
  Smart Engines ID document scanning and Pixsur iris biometrics integrated for World Cup
  Complaint filed against PimEyes in UK as facial recognition web search options grow
  Freevolt, Toppan each partner on biometric access control solutions with smart cards
  Linxens takes majority stake in Sweden’s Nile to boost healthcare wearables development
  RecFaces, Alcatraz each expanding presence to reach international face biometrics markets
Biometrics White Papers
The ultimate retail experience starts with facial recognition
As digital transformation sweeps across our society, bringing together the physical and virtual worlds, the retail space is changing in...
 
On-demand webinar – Demographic Bias in Facial Liveness Detection: Impact, Measurement, and Mitigation
AI-powered facial liveness detection algorithms can introduce bias the same way matching algorithms can, causing mobile banking services to be...
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
Fintech Talents Europe (FTT)
  November 14, 2022 - November 15, 2022
Future Identity Festival 2022
  November 14, 2022 - November 15, 2022
International Face Performance Conference (IFPC) 2022
  November 15, 2022 - November 17, 2022
User-centric biometrics – Securing privacy and compliance in adopting identity proofing and verified credentials use cases
  November 15, 2022
Next-Generation Cards 2022
  November 16, 2022 - November 17, 2022
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