Weekend Reading : May 25, 2024 |
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Best biometrics use cases become clearer as ecosystems mature |
Biometrics are for digital identity, socio-economic development, air travel and remote identity verification, but not public surveillance, the most-read news…Read More |
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Demonstrating value, integrated payments among key digital ID building blocks |
Estonia has achieved an enviable level of user-centricity with its national digital identity system through… |
Researchers navigate facial recognition algorithm training with synthetic data |
A new paper authored by a team from the Biometrics Security and Privacy group at… |
New international standard covers forensic biometrics in lab and field environments |
A lunch talk by the European Association for Biometrics (EAB) untangles the forthcoming Forensic Sciences standard… |
BSI offers code of practice for ethical facial recognition use |
A code of practice for the ethical deployment and use of facial recognition has been… |
Police in US cities that ban facial recognition asking others to do it for them |
A major report in the Washington Post has found that law enforcement officers in U.S.… |
Demystifying cross-border data transfer compliance for Indian enterprises |
By Sathish Jayabal, Director of Product Management Privacy at Exterro In today’s digital economy, data… |
Stakeholders see digital ID advantages, but work on standards needed, reports suggest |
Businesses recognize the potential for digital IDs to revolutionize customer engagement. Approximately 75 percent of… |
SITA acquires Materna IPS, setting up biometrics at more airport touchpoints |
SITA has revealed a strategic initiative with the acquisition of Materna IPS, a provider of… |
Footprint makes a mark on ID verification market with $13M series A round |
New York-based KYC and digital identity verification startup Footprint has announced a $13 million Series… |
Retail biometrics’ rising tide lifts startup to €1.5M funding round |
Lithuania-based autonomous retail startup Pixevia has raised €1.5 million (US$1.6 million), and plans to bring… |
Humane AI reportedly looking for a buyer for its biometric wearable business |
mane AI is reportedly in search of a potential buyer for its business, as per… |
Worldcoin ordered to stop operating in Hong Kong |
Hong Kong’s privacy office has announced the results of its investigation into Worldcoin, and found… |
Real-time remote biometrics banned in EU with final green light for AI Act |
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act received a final green light allowing it to become… |
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner role survives as DPDI fails |
UK parliament will not pass data protection legislation during the current session, following the announcement… |
EU watchdog rules airport biometrics must be passenger-controlled to comply with GDPR |
The use of facial recognition to streamline air passenger’s travel journeys only complies with Europe’s… |
European Union Digital Identity Regulation takes effect |
The European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Regulation entered into force on Monday meaning that Member… |
UK Lords committee urges delay for EU’s EES and ETIAS |
A government committee in the United Kingdom is calling for the rollout of the European… |
Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects |
In recent years, global telecommunications provider Huawei Technologies has significantly ramped up its involvement in… |
NADRA selling biometric kit abroad, denies reported CNIC issuance expansion at home |
In recent developments, Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made considerable steps in… |
Scottish Government emphasizes security of new platform for digital public services |
Scotland is talking up the data security measures designed and build into ScotAccount, a single-sign… |
Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season |
Bravo to Italy for the forthcoming launch of its digital wallet scheme, clearing the path… |
Thales-led consortium wins Mauritius’ digital ID card and wallet contract |
A consortium led by Thales has won a 10-year contract to supply digital identity technologies… |
LatAm nations get EU help on CRVS, digital governance |
Digital IDs and digital governance projects continue to be discussed in the Latin American and… |
Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania upgrade digital ID systems in concert with development partners |
Zambia has carried out a major first step in its transition towards a modern legal… |
Pindrop claims up to 99% accuracy detecting synthetic voice fraud plaguing call centers |
Pindrop has released its 2024 Voice Intelligence and Security Report, and its conclusions will come… |
AI deepfakes are wreaking havoc on an unprepared financial industry |
The identity of the firm targeted in a deepfake video scam that resulted in the… |
Trinsic launches reusable digital ID network with biometrics partners |
A new digital identity network has been launched by Trinsic, which describes it as the… |
Idemia’s mIDReader, Verify SDK achieve ISO certification for mobile ID verification |
In a bid to secure verification of digital identities, Idemia has announced that its mIDReader… |
Florida Police deploy Idemia ABIS for latent fingerprint biometric analysis |
Idemia Public Security North America has announced the implementation of its automated biometric identification system,… |
Sumsub brings non-doc biometric identity verification to new markets |
Biometric identity verification providers are expanding their market reach in various ways, including Sumsub’s support… |
Digital identities shaking up identity verification industry: Regula |
The arrival of digital identities is shaking up how companies operate and verify identities. Regula… |
Australia’s age verification trial for porn sites extends to cover social media |
Friction over age assurance laws for online pornography is heating up in Australia. ABC News… |
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