Biometric Update for April 9, 2020

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

New Idex Biometrics CEO on fingerprint payment card vision and leadership focus

By Chris Burt

When Vince Graziani, then with Infineon, was approached about an opening at the helm of Idex Biometrics, he had questions.…

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Biometrics research briefs: facial recognition revenues to grow at 14.5 percent CAGR to 2027

By Chris Burt

The worldwide facial recognition market will increase at a CAGR of 14.5 percent to reach $9.93 billion by 2027, Grand…

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South African organizations implement voice and face biometrics to detect, reduce fraud

By Luana Pascu

OneVault has signed an agreement with the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) to deliver a biometric fraud detection solution…

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Morocco extends facial recognition moratorium to year-end, proposes biometric authentication service

By Chris Burt

Morocco’s moratorium on the use of biometric facial recognition has been extended until the end of 2020, with a decision…

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Biometrics are an essential part of the fintech equation

By Mike Boukadakis

This is a guest post by Michael Boukadakis, CEO of Enacomm. Biometric technology is turning out to be the “X…

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USCIS allows biometrics JETS workers to ‘telework’ under hurried contract

By Anthony Kimery

Under the Office Of Management And Budget (OMB) Acting Director Russell T. Vought's March 15 memo, Updated Guidance for the…

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Indian telecoms ask government to approve remote SIM registration with facial biometrics

By Chris Burt

With the COVID-19 outbreak making in-person visits to telecom branches for biometric SIM registration impossible, mobile service providers in India…

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Working from home goes viral in the age of coronavirus

By Corey Williams

This is a guest post by Corey Williams, Vice President of Strategy for Idaptive. This has happened fast. Just a…

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Plaintiff in biometric privacy class action asks judge to order Clearview AI to delete data

By Chris Burt

If Clearview AI loses access to facial images from social media after using them to train its biometric algorithm, is…

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ID.me digital identity supports gas discount program for healthcare workers and first responders

By Chris Burt

U.S. gas stations BP and Amoco have launched an initiative supported by digital identity from ID.me to provide 50 cents…

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Speech Technology Center Smart City facial biometrics used to enforce quarantine in Sakhalin

By Chris Burt

More than 20 people violating quarantine orders in the Russian island Sakhalin have been identified by a biometric facial recognition…

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Fingerprint biometrics for mobile devices perform badly in tests

By Jim Nash

Do you have something of immense value to lose from your phone, tablet, laptop or even from a locker protected…

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Biometrics research briefs: facial recognition revenues to grow at 14.5 percent CAGR to 2027
Speech Technology Center Smart City facial biometrics used to enforce quarantine in Sakhalin
USCIS allows biometrics JETS workers to ‘telework’ under hurried contract
Fingerprint biometrics for mobile devices perform badly in tests
Indian telecoms ask government to approve remote SIM registration with facial biometrics
South African organizations implement voice and face biometrics to detect, reduce fraud
Morocco extends facial recognition moratorium to year-end, proposes biometric authentication service
Plaintiff in biometric privacy class action asks judge to order Clearview AI to delete data
Panasonic i-PRO releases enhanced video management system platform for access control
eConnect upgrades biometric facial recognition engine in hospitality tech platform
SuperCom wins $1M e-Gov contract from national government customer
Korean researchers develop AI chip to alter mobile device images
Robots with facial recognition designed to replace human fever checks and deliveries
Biometrics could help identify those with antibodies and needing vaccines as coronavirus lockdowns lift

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ID.me digital identity supports gas discount program for healthcare workers and first responders

By Chris Burt

U.S. gas stations BP and Amoco have launched an initiative supported by digital identity from ID.me to provide 50 cents…

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More Interviews and Features

New Idex Biometrics CEO on fingerprint payment card vision and leadership focus
Jumio publishes two eBooks to demystify biometric eKYC and APAC region digital banking
From the cloud to the mist: Aerendir CEO on the future of AI and controlled identity data
Biometrics industry lobbies for responsible facial recognition regulation
Idex Biometrics announces breakthrough system-on-chip technology slashing smart card costs
How FIDO-based biometric technology clears up the IoT authentication mess

Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Integrated Biometrics case study details fingerprint verification of food aid recipients in Yemen

By Chris Burt

Integrated Biometrics has published a case study detailing the use of the company’s Five-O ten-print biometric scanner to support food…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations

Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: BIO-key, Yoti, Simprints, iiDENTIFii and Innovatrics
Guinea updates voter roll with Innovatrics biometrics in just six months
UNHCR hiring officer for registration and identity management to support biometric system
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: politics, ecommerce, Covid-19 biometric capture bans

Industry Insights: Guest Posts

Biometric Update Guest Posts features industry experts discussing their unique perspectives on products, services and the future of biometrics.

Biometrics are an essential part of the fintech equation

By Mike Boukadakis

This is a guest post by Michael Boukadakis, CEO of Enacomm. Biometric technology is turning out to be the “X…

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More Industry Insights

Working from home goes viral in the age of coronavirus
What’s the difference between biometric authentication and identity verification?
Banks after PSD2: achieving a 50 percent increase in conversion of clients can be a reality for every bank
How biometrics will help banks maintain “business as usual” — even when it’s anything but
New state privacy laws for OEMs: keeping an eye on biometric data
CCPA and face recognition to ensure personal privacy

ID4Africa 2020

Biometric Update has been the official journalist for the last four annual meetings of the ID4Africa ID-4-All Movement.

ID4Africa 2020 will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco October 28 – 30, 2020. The theme of the conference will be “Identity 360.”

More ID4Africa News

ID4Africa rescheduled for October 28 to 30 to ensure full inclusive participation
New approaches to identity altering government operations to take the spotlight at ID4Africa 2020

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