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SuperCom wins $4.25M contract for biometric monitoring in California

By Alessandro Mascellino

- SuperCom's subsidiary, Leaders in Community Alternatives (LCA), has been awarded a new contract by a Northern California county to provide…

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Biometric cards developers prepare to support mass adoption for payments, access control

By Chris Burt

- Biometric payment cards featured prominently among the presentations at the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association’s (APSCA’s) recent Next-Generation Cards 2022…

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Reorg to shave millions in one-time costs for Precise Biometrics

By Jim Nash

- As demand weakens for mobile phones, Precise Biometrics is losing a key member of its management team to another firm…

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Lead in BIPA class action against Clearview is firm, not breakaway attorney, judge rules

By Frank Hersey

- Plaintiffs’ legal representation is in “disarray” states the judge overseeing a proposed class action lawsuit against Clearview AI in the…

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Zimbabwe undocumented

By Frank Hersey

In this episode, we’re heading to Zimbabwe to hear about the impact that a lack of ID has on individuals and the country as a whole...

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Six key considerations for ethical AI in financial services

By Matt Peake

- By Matt Peake, Global Director of Public Policy at Onfido Biometrics has quickly become embedded in our everyday lives, particularly…

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Samsung Galaxy S23 line may use third-gen Qualcomm fingerprint biometrics

By Alessandro Mascellino

- The Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup may integrate Qualcomm's third-generation ultrasonic fingerprint reader when it comes out next year, according to…

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UK unveils new laws to protect 'revenge porn' victims, including from deepfakes

By Alessandro Mascellino

- The United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice has unveiled a new amendment to the Online Safety Bill to protect victims from…

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In Groupe unveils offline photo ID verification solution for healthcare programs

By Ayang Macdonald

- French ID solutions firm In Groupe has introduced Photometrix, a system which allows a portrait photo on an ID document…

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World-first post-quantum biometric passport security demonstrated by Infineon, partners

By Frank Hersey

- A security controller made by semiconductor developer Infineon Technologies protects biometric and demographic data held in an e-passport from both…

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SuperCom wins $4.25M contract for biometric monitoring in California
Alessandro Mascellino |
Reorg to shave millions in one-time costs for Precise Biometrics
Jim Nash |
Biometric cards developers prepare to support mass adoption for payments, access control
Chris Burt |
World-first post-quantum biometric passport security demonstrated by Infineon, partners
Frank Hersey |
Samsung Galaxy S23 line may use third-gen Qualcomm fingerprint biometrics
Alessandro Mascellino |
UK unveils new laws to protect ‘revenge porn’ victims, including from deepfakes
Alessandro Mascellino |
Lead in BIPA class action against Clearview is firm, not breakaway attorney, judge rules
Frank Hersey |
In Groupe unveils offline photo ID verification solution for healthcare programs
Ayang Macdonald |
Speech recognition startup pulls in a respectable series B round of funding
Jim Nash |
Regula providing ID document verification for biometric onboarding by UBS
Chris Burt |
Aratek introduces new biometric kiosk for border control at Bangkok conference
Alessandro Mascellino |
Osaka to trial face biometric ticketing for travelers in wheelchairs
Alessandro Mascellino |
Effectiveness of privacy proposals in India, Australia and the US depend on details
Jim Nash |
Is UK voter requirement an opportunity for biometric ID documents?
Alessandro Mascellino |

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Biometric Update offers exclusive features and in-depth interviews with executives in the biometrics industry.

Laxton poised for acquisitions as biometrics platform enabler with latest investment

By Chris Burt

- An investment in Laxton by private equity firm Enlightenment Capital sets the stage for potential acquisitions by the biometrics provider.…

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UK digital identity program stalls, DCMS calls for industry support at OIX
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Use biometric and MFA layers to block gaps in fraud protection created by digitization
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Veridos CEO doubles down on customer-centric approach to expand business
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Clearview patent on method for scaling biometric training dataset gets US notice of allowance
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BioCatch executive says behavioral biometrics excelling for PSD2 protections
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Facewatch counters Big Brother Watch’s biometric surveillance claims, plans expansion
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Clearview reveals biometric presentation attack detection feature, talks training and testing
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FTC vet handicaps the agency’s role in biometric data privacy rulemaking
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Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Six key considerations for ethical AI in financial services

By Matt Peake

- By Matt Peake, Global Director of Public Policy at Onfido Biometrics has quickly become embedded in our everyday lives, particularly…

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Compromised identities are still a massive cybersecurity risk to organizations
Joseph Carson |
How period tracker concerns have brought data privacy issues into the foreground
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Financial institution exemption dooms student’s BIPA class action suit
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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.

Is UK voter requirement an opportunity for biometric ID documents?

By Alessandro Mascellino

- New opinions offered on how the UK can deal with the contradiction of a new law requiring ID to vote…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Ghanaians encouraged to complete biometric capture for SIM registration as deadline nears
Ayang Macdonald |
More World Bank support in view for Nigeria’s digital ID coverage efforts
Ayang Macdonald |
Cayman Islands national digital identity register set to move ahead at a cost of US$9.6M
Joel R. McConvey |
UIDAI sets guidelines for updating biometrics of children’s Aadhaar
Alessandro Mascellino |

ID4Africa

Biometric Update has been the official journalist for the last five annual meetings of the ID4Africa Movement.

The host city of the ID4Africa 2023 AGM will be Nairobi, Kenya.

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