Biometric Update for September 22, 2019

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Researchers introduce AI face anonymization model to secure privacy

By Luana Pascu

The EU’s GDPR imposed strict regulations to protect individuals and their data, with companies otherwise facing hefty fines. However, if…

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Mastercard experimenting with palm print biometrics on smartphones in digital shift

By Chris Burt

The decision to drop its name from its logo is part of a desire to be seen as more of…

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TSA to conduct 2nd evaluation of travel ID biometric verification technology

By Anthony Kimery

A short-term proof of concept evaluation of the automation of the identity verification portion of the Travel Document Checker (TDC)…

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ID4D initiatives and TSA trials top this week's biometrics and digital ID news

By Chris Burt

For the second consecutive week, Nigeria and airport biometrics made headlines on Biometric Update, though for different reasons. Several of…

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UNHCR works toward self-managed refugee identity with biometrics to improve settlement outcomes

By Chris Burt

The UNHCR has published a lecture on refugee inclusion and the future of humanitarian response at Roosevelt University, sharing insights…

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Digital ID in Africa this week: biometrics for housing, anti-terrorism

By Frank Hersey

It has been two steps forward and possibly two steps back again for digital ID in Africa this week. While…

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Carnegie report says facial recognition and AI surveillance spreading faster than thought

By Chris Burt

At least 75 countries around the world are actively using artificial intelligence tools such as facial biometrics to conduct surveillance…

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ID2020 and partners launch program to provide digital ID with vaccines

By Chris Burt

The ID2020 Alliance has launched a new digital identity program at its annual summit in New York, in collaboration with…

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Trust and transparency plus $66 billion would bring Africa up to speed for ID and digital economy

By Frank Hersey

An investment of $60 billion would bring Africa’s digital infrastructure up to speed and $6 billion would cover ID provision…

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Aware appoints former Idemia executive as new CEO and President

By Chris Burt

Aware has announced the appointment of Robert A. Eckel as chief executive officer and president, effective immediately, with former CEO,…

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Biometric ear canal geometry recognition developed by University of Buffalo researchers

By Chris Burt

Researchers at the University of Buffalo are developing a biometric ear canal geometry recognition system to authenticate smartphone users with…

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Biometrics stocks update: Ping gains in IPO, fingerprint companies busy

By Chris Burt

The success of Ping Identity’s IPO, particularly amidst a backdrop of mediocre tech showings and global trade uncertainty, stands out…

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ID4D initiatives and TSA trials top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
Biometrics stocks update: Ping gains in IPO, fingerprint companies busy
Aware appoints former Idemia executive as new CEO and President
ID2020 and partners launch program to provide digital ID with vaccines
UNHCR works toward self-managed refugee identity with biometrics to improve settlement outcomes
Mastercard experimenting with palm print biometrics on smartphones in digital shift
Biometric ear canal geometry recognition developed by University of Buffalo researchers
Trust and transparency plus $66 billion would bring Africa up to speed for ID and digital economy
Carnegie report says facial recognition and AI surveillance spreading faster than thought
Digital ID in Africa this week: biometrics for housing, anti-terrorism
Sita white paper explores impact of biometrics on travel in 2025
Idemia and Zwipe sign exclusive deal for biometric payment card platform
Banks in GCC, APAC adopting digital identity, biometrics, AI
Researchers introduce AI face anonymization model to secure privacy

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TSA to conduct 2nd evaluation of travel ID biometric verification technology

By Anthony Kimery

A short-term proof of concept evaluation of the automation of the identity verification portion of the Travel Document Checker (TDC)…

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No passwords or keys for ZenGo crypto wallet with FaceTec biometrics
DOD intends to connect biometric ID system to IMESA by year’s end
ICE, DHS S&T seek biometric monitoring tech for detainees at federal facilities
Infinity CEO says creating a true biometric hash no longer a gimmick
US SOF seeks to understand how social media biometrics can be weaponized
Passive biometric liveness detection from ID R&D adds frictionless security for voice and face

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Biometric authentication is not solving the password problem

By Mickey Boodaei

This is a guest post by Mickey Boodaei, CEO of Transmit Security. In the last few years, we’ve seen biometric…

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Facial recognition can protect our kids: here’s how to convince parents
Social mobility’s identity dilemma
FIDO2 makes the Internet more secure, but not everyone is convinced
The road to compliance: A step towards bridging the privacy gap
Bringing verification into the 21st century
New survey finds 43% support facial recognition technology in airports

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 June 2 – 4, 2020. The theme of the conference will be “Identity 360.”

More ID4Africa News

International Identity Day celebrated with rich nations largely on sidelines
Nigeria officially declares September 16 as National ID Day
UNICEF urges methodical and wholistic approach in Africa’s race for digital identity
ID PASS: how biometrics allow the live generation of NGO field reports

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