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Debate, inspiration and biometrics launches define a packed return by ID4Africa
ID4Africa’s return to in-person gatherings in Morocco generated numerous headlines this week between intensive debate and biometric solution launches. A major figure in facial recognition research with Megvii suddenly passed away, and Zwipe announced a new chief executive .. read the full report here

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Biometric Update Weekend Reading
iBeta biometrics testing expert explains the path from playdough to vendor credibility
Even within the field of biometrics, where neural networks and modern machine learning techniques have revolutionized established modalities and enabled...
 
Independent test by BixeLab shows ID R&D liveness detection mitigates demographic bias
An independent evaluation of demographic bias in ID R&D’s biometric facial liveness detection product has been performed by BixeLab, and...
ID is no longer just about identity: Day 1 of ID4Africa 2022
Since the last ID4Africa summit in Johannesburg, 2019, the world is a different place. The COVID-19 pandemic has also led...
 
Solving four big identity issues in Africa: Day 2 of ID4Africa 2022
By Frank Hersey and Ayang Macdonald  How will we reach full birth registration by 2030? How can we stop borders...
Sri Lanka digital ID contract bids open soon: only Indian firms need apply
Sri Lanka is nearing the launch of a tender process for its biometrics-backed digital ID system, local tech publication ReadMe...
 
UNDP requests proposals for open source mobile digital ID pilot in Mauritania
A request for proposals has been issued by the United Nations Development Programme for an open source mobile digital identity...
Biometrics, digital ID companies make strong showing at ID4Africa 2022
While business during the ID4Africa 2022 Augmented General Meeting was being conducted in plenary halls and workshop rooms, the exhibition...
 
India adding newborns and recently deceased to Aadhaar digital ID registry
India will soon cover people from birth to death with its biometric national registry Aadhaar, according to The Economic Times,...
Minister says Nigeria’s ambitious digital ID registry should be complete by 2025
Nigeria’s minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, says his country’s vision is to complete a...
 
Nairobi, Kenya to host ID4Africa 2023, selection process revealed
The host city for the ID4Africa 2023 AGM is Nairobi, capital of Kenya, announced Dr. Joseph Atick, the organization’s Executive...
Ethiopia uses Mastercard platform to launch biometric digital health pass
The Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Mastercard, Gavi, and JSI (John Snow, Inc) have partnered on a digital, portable health pass...
 
Biometric vending machine for grains wins WFP innovation award
A biometric vending machine to distribute grains directly to rations recipients has won an award from the WFP Innovation Accelerator...
EU finishing its massive biometric ring around Schengen
The European Union is weeks away from what could be the biggest and most complex deployment of biometrics in the...
 
Canada, US officials see opportunity for digital ID after pandemic
Government officials in Canada and the United States gave their prognosis for how the Covid pandemic altered the direction of...
Biometrics testing requirement strengthened in beta of UK digital ID trust framework
A beta version of the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework has been published, updating the guidance based...
 
‘Hope’ in the UK that Chinese surveillance cameras will be ripped out of public networks
The China biometric surveillance story gets grimmer with every investigation, report and news story. Angst is growing among some in...
  Report identifies possible Idemia buyers as Advent moves to begin process
  Sudden CEO swap at Zwipe as new biometric payment card pilot unveiled
  Simprints Director lays out guidance for responsible biometrics deployment
  Innovatrics reports successful NIST fingerprint biometrics algorithm evaluations
  Suprema ID showcases Android-based biometric national ID enrolment for MOSIP
  Secure Identity Alliance unveils new OSIA digital ID compliance program at ID4Africa
  Megvii Chief Scientist Sun Jian dies. Leaves behind notable AI innovations on 2 continents
  First look: IN Groupe launches ‘inclusive’ SMS-based SSI birth registration at ID4Africa 2022
Biometrics White Papers
Important things to consider before choosing a multi-fingerprint scanner
The multi-fingerprint scanner is used as an enrollment device for citizen enrollment, culprit enrollment at jails and police stations, businesses...
 
Online security best practices across the generations
What generation is most likely to use a single password for all online accounts? Phishing emails, texts, and robocalls around...
Biometrics and bias: The science of inclusivity
An in-depth conversation with digital identity experts Stephen Ritter, Chief Technology Officer at Mitek and Alexey Khitrov, CEO and co-founder...
 
Customer identity continuity: why it’s critical
Industry analysts and practitioners explain how challenges with customer experience, fraud, and consistency throughout the customer lifecycle can be solved...
Events and Webinars
ID4Africa 2022: The augmented General Meeting
  June 15, 2022 - June 30, 2022
ID4Africa 2022: The augmented General Meeting Marrakesh and Online June 15-16 (Marrakesh) and June 28 & 30 (Virtual) After a...
Biometrics Institute US Discussion Day
  June 22, 2022 - June 22, 2022
US Discussion Day Washington DC June 22, 2022 The Biometrics Institute community believes in the merit of responsible and ethical...
Identity Week Europe
  June 28, 2022 - June 29, 2022
Identity Week Europe Excel, London, UK June 29-29, 2022 Identity Week Europe is a conference and exhibition bringing together the...
Global EmergeTech Summit 2022
  June 28, 2022 - June 28, 2022
Global EmergeTech Summit 2022 June 28, 2022 Dubai, UA Management Leaders have been focusing on how their businesses can remain...
Demographic Bias in Facial Liveness Detection: Impact, Measurement, and Mitigation
  June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Demographic Bias in Facial Liveness Detection: Impact, Measurement, and Mitigation Webinar June 30, 2022 – 9:30am EDT AI-powered facial liveness...
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