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Facial recognition & NIST – Fake news or old views?
The focus on tests conducted in 2019 skews the debate — FRT algorithms have advanced rapidly since then and public commentators, civil rights groups and lawmakers need to reflect that. ... read this guest post by Tony Porter

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Here’s the newest camera hack fraudsters are using to beat facial recognition
By Stuart Wells, Chief Technology Officer at Jumio As organizations have tried to stay ahead of cybercriminals, faces and other…
 
Settlement of BIPA suit against Clearview AI could be days away
A settlement in a U.S. biometric data privacy case involving Clearview AI and other business defendants could be finalized inside…
Gov’ts debate AI rules but the results don’t command
Leaders of Australia, Ireland, Israel, the United States and the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers are seeking input on…
 
Walmart Spark delivery platform picks Persona selfie biometrics for driver verification
Walmart delivery app Spark is implementing selfie biometrics checks from Persona for drivers to cut down on incidents of individuals…
Worldcoin biometrics collection faces more scrutiny in Kenya, skepticism in India
Worldcoin, the project that wants to scan your iris biometrics in exchange for some of its cryptocurrency, continues to attract…
 
GEDmatch loophole allows the police to access user DNA without their consent
On August 14th, DNA biometrics testing identified a body that was found on pilings in a Washington river a year…
MOSIP implementation pilot with BioEnable biometrics nears successful completion
A pilot implementation of the MOSIP digital identity platform is nearing completion in Burkina Faso using biometric devices and software…
 
VisionLabs launches upgraded biometric access control terminal, lands deal in UAE
VisionLabs, the Russia-founded facial recognition company with headquarters in the Netherlands, has launched a new version of its biometric access…
SecureAuth inks new partners to grow reach of biometric passwordless authentication
SecureAuth is continuing to build out its sales channel by announcing partnerships with Idmworks and Opkalla to distribute its behavioral…
 
Nigeria’s Borno State to capture biometrics of nearly 7k ex-Boko Haram fighters
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security in Nigeria’s North Eastern state of Borno, Usman A. Tar, said over the…
Facial recognition & NIST – Fake news or old views?
By Tony Porter, Chief Privacy Officer at Corsight AI The focus on tests conducted in 2019 skews the debate — …
 
Self-sovereign identity’s promise is big but so are its challenges
Today’s consumers do not have much say in deciding the destiny of their data. They might not be able to…
Test of mDL interoperability organized by SpruceID, AAMVA
New York-based SpruceID is running a test of mobile driver’s license interoperability along with government officials and businesses working on…
 
From passports to pixels: Embracing the digital identity era
By Dan Yerushalmi, CEO, AU10TIX In a world where technology’s rapid evolution shapes our daily lives, the concept of personal…
  BeyondID automates critical monitoring and reporting for digital ID system security
  Another try at biometric gun control forms in California
  Thales introduces multimodal biometric evidence suite for mobile forensics
  Nortal, Modi partner on face biometrics passenger checks for maritime ports
  DeFi companies incorporating ID verification to make Web3 more secure
  Ghana, Zambia plan biometric voter registration drives for September
Biometrics White Papers
A definitive guide to fingerprint technology
Fingerprint technology is a mature, proven method for user authentication across a range of industries, use cases and environments. Selecting…
 
Biometrics, fairness, and inclusion
The pandemic-accelerated shift to digital transactions and services has created an immense challenge for banks. Amid the torrent of new…
How to ensure reliability and security in remote biometric identity verification and onboarding
In today’s interconnected world, trust plays a crucial role in online transactions and relationships that rely on it. Establishing trust…
 
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…
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