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Tech5 extends AirSnap face biometrics to web cams

By Jim Nash

- Swiss-headquartered Tech5 has introduced face-capture software it says is capable of securely collecting accurate face biometrics with a web camera…

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Can multifactor authentication protect your company?

By Ján Lunter

- By Ján Lunter, Founder and CEO at Innovatrics “Multifactor authentication (MFA) can end all attacks.” That has been the tech…

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US govt wants black-belt AI experts, better biometric verification

By Jim Nash

- The federal government is rolling out two incentive programs to push a variety of biometrics programs to evolve faster. 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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Ring keeps pushing the boundaries for facial recognition in US policing

By Jim Nash

- Watching the New York Police Department's expansion into facial recognition technology and practices is like witnessing someone who is not…

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Combined iris and face biometrics solution launched by Thales for efficient border checks

By Chris Burt

- Thales has launched a new multimodal biometric pod bringing together face and iris biometrics to help simplify border and immigration…

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Biometric standards for air travel released

By Alessandro Mascellino

- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled standards to facilitate international air travel using digital IDs and biometrics. The…

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Biometric voter registration progresses unevenly in 3 African countries

By Chris Burt

- The National Elections Commission of Liberia has announced on Facebook that the start of the biometric voter registration process in…

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BiometrIQ partners with ID R&D on face and voice biometrics to serve Polish market

By Chris Burt

- Lublin, Poland-based BiometrIQ has selected ID R&D as its preferred vendor and strategic partner for identity verification and authentication technologies.…

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EU countries agree to common position on biometrics in AI Act

By Alessandro Mascellino

- The European Union has come to an agreement on the much-discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which would allow law enforcement…

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Tech5 extends AirSnap face biometrics to web cams
Jim Nash |
Ring keeps pushing the boundaries for facial recognition in US policing
Jim Nash |
Biometric voter registration progresses unevenly in 3 African countries
Chris Burt |
US govt wants black-belt AI experts, better biometric verification
Jim Nash |
Combined iris and face biometrics solution launched by Thales for efficient border checks
Chris Burt |
Biometric standards for air travel released
Alessandro Mascellino |
EU countries agree to common position on biometrics in AI Act
Alessandro Mascellino |
BiometrIQ partners with ID R&D on face and voice biometrics to serve Polish market
Chris Burt |
Israel defense criticized over 26-year-old privacy protocols for biometric data
Alessandro Mascellino |
NADRA achieves international certification for security of biometric data
Alessandro Mascellino |
Hyundai unveils gesture-controlled door handle for automotive applications
Alessandro Mascellino |
Can multifactor authentication protect your company?
Ján Lunter |
Scytáles wins EU Digital Identity Wallet contract, Council reaches consensus on rules
Chris Burt |
Private sector involvement in ID verification: successes, failures and inaction
Frank Hersey |

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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
Jim Nash |

Industry Insights

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

Can multifactor authentication protect your company?

By Ján Lunter

- By Ján Lunter, Founder and CEO at Innovatrics “Multifactor authentication (MFA) can end all attacks.” That has been the tech…

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Authorized fraud, myth or reality?
Namrata Jolly |
BIPA choice-of-law dismissal provides key lessons
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Compromised identities are still a massive cybersecurity risk to organizations
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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.

Biometric voter registration progresses unevenly in 3 African countries

By Chris Burt

- The National Elections Commission of Liberia has announced on Facebook that the start of the biometric voter registration process in…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Papua New Guinea considers biometric voting system, launches new digital ID for banking
Alessandro Mascellino |
SIM card or ID? Latest changes present Ghanaians with fresh bafflement
Frank Hersey |
WFP accelerator selects biometrics, digital ID integrators for pandemic preparedness
Frank Hersey |
ID4Africa unveils digital public infrastructure theme, dates of 2023 AGM
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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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