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Airport biometrics providers and government contractors thankful for rollouts, project wins
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Biometric Update Weekend Reading
Socure plans to double workforce again in support of 100 percent IDV ambitions
Socure has plans for the $450 million the company raised in a Series E round announced earlier this month, which include...
 
Assessments for image quality in face biometrics improving, new standard TBD
Algorithms for assessing the quality of facial images used in biometric matching are increasingly effective, but a modern standard that...
Researchers, advocates make case for more inclusive digital ID systems in ID4Africa Livecast
Researchers on digital ID-related issues as well as digital rights advocates and civil society campaigners have deplored existing gaps that...
 
Yoti discusses digital identity use to monitor food and cash rations
Yoti has published the first of six articles looking at the use of digital identities in different humanitarian settings. Specifically,...
Solution providers battle for space as Africa’s biometrics market grows
The growing trend of African governments awarding contracts for the manufacturing of biometric credentials and building databases is attracting fresh...
 
Clearview joins leaders in NIST face biometrics accuracy testing
The face biometrics algorithms scoring the highest accuracy in the latest benchmark from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and...
SenseTime approved for potential $2B facial recognition IPO in Hong Kong
SenseTime has been approved for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange that could bring in up between...
 
Fingerprint Cards splits mobile biometrics, payments into separate subsidiaries
Two new business units are being formed after a strategic review by Fingerprint Cards to serve its different groups of customers...
Ireland awards HID Global €15M passport processing contract
Ireland’s Department of Foreign affairs has awarded a €14.7 million (US$16.5 million) contract to HID Global’s Irish subsidiary to process...
 
Idemia signs biometrics contract for Australian law enforcement, supports Mississippi mDL
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has signed an agreement with Idemia to deploy its biometric software to enhance the reach...
More voices on facial recognition heading for the FTC
It looks like the Federal Trade Commission will be fully staffed relatively soon, despite threats by some Senate Republicans to...
 
Kantara stands up working group for mDL privacy protections
As the mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) that will likely be the first digital ID for many Americans begin to roll...
  What to expect when you return to air travel
  The complexities of a digital identity network
  Acuity warns identity verification providers of scaling pressure
  US is consistent but confused when asked for views on biometrics use
  Frontex completes biometric Entry Exit System pilot in Spain and Bulgaria
  ID.me, Sterling partner to offer in-person identity verification for gov services
  UIDAI mulls Aadhaar biometrics from age three, smartphone as authenticator
  Do not keep biometric data from age verification checks, UK tech firms warned
  Airports deploy biometric gates and travel apps to streamline passenger, staff checks
  UK unprepared for EU biometric entry requirements, Lords committee warns Home Secretary
Biometrics White Papers
The rise of ethical facial recognition
Facial recognition offers tremendous benefits to businesses and society when used effectively and responsibly. It’s a convenient way to unlock...
 
Biometric Sensors: Size Matters
The FBI has three standards for single-finger scanners: FAP 10, FAP 20, and FAP 30. All three meet the FBI’s...
Mobile app friction report – Login authentication and password reset
Time spent on mobile financial apps in the US has grown more than 90% in 2020. A frictionless mobile app...
 
5 key qualities of a successful AML compliance program
The U.S. and foreign nations have established AML standards to stop financial criminal activity that can hurt your business and...
Events and Webinars
The Dark Side of Identity: Mitigating the risks
  November 17, 2021 - December 15, 2021
The Dark Side of Identity: Mitigating the risks Online Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, 13:30 GMT Digital ID Systems...
Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX)
  November 29, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) Cairo, Egypt November 29 – December 2, 2021 The second edition of Egypt’s leading defence and...
Future of Digital Onboarding and Customer Experience
  December 1, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Future of Digital Onboarding and Customer Experience London, UK December 1 – 2, 2021 Future of Digital Onboarding and Customer...
ENBANTEC Retail Banking Conference EMEA
  December 8, 2021 - December 9, 2021
ENBANTEC Retail Banking Conference EMEA Online December 8 – 9, 2021 ENBANTEC is one of the most attractive and important...
Digital identity and digital onboarding for banking industry
  December 9, 2021 - December 9, 2021
Digital identity and digital onboarding for banking industry Online December 9, 2021 Avlante Group is hosting its second webinar on...
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