Biometric Update for October 22, 2019

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

New Nok Nok Labs SDK brings FIDO biometrics and token-based authentication to smart watches

By Chris Burt

Nok Nok Labs has announced the launch of an SDK to bring FIDO-based authentication with biometrics and secure tokens to…

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UN commission exec calls for African nations to focus on civil registration for development gains

By Chris Burt

The importance of civil registration systems to economic and social development in African nations was emphasized in a speech by…

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Costa Rica plans to add facial recognition to national biometric identification system

By Luana Pascu

Three years ago, Costa Rica announced it would issue citizens ePassports by 2020. Now the government has announced another plan…

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Voice biometrics startup V2verify joins Dreamit accelerator Fall 2019 lineup

By Chris Burt

Dreamit Ventures is kicking off its startup accelerator programs for Fall 2019, with 17 startups from across America participating in…

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Facebook loses motion and new biometric privacy suits filed under BIPA

By Chris Burt

Facebook is a step closer to being forced to pay out damages which could reach $35 billion in a suit…

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Biometrics to step in when CCPA kills the password, ImageWare exec says

By Chris Burt

The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020, and brings a set of data privacy…

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Aratek presents TruFace facial recognition at China’s largest security event

By Luana Pascu

Aratek will showcase its biometric identity solutions including terminals, scanners and modules, with a special focus on its new facial…

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SIA warns Congress against facial recognition moratorium as Huawei warns industry to listen to concerns

By Chris Burt

U.S. Congress should not place a moratorium on facial recognition technology, but instead collaborate with all stakeholders to address concerns…

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Idemia brings government experience to accelerating airport biometrics deployments

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In the rapidly evolving airports and borders space, all stakeholders have become convinced of the value of biometrics to balance…

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New approaches and technologies to fulfill the online security promise of biometrics

By Chris Burt

Biometrics are often associated with strong security both in the public consciousness and within the industry. Part of the reason…

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How behavioral biometrics can ensure compliance with PSD2 – and any regulation that impacts customer data protection

By Jordan Blake

This is a guest post by Jordan Blake, VP of Products at BehavioSec. At first glance, the Payment Services Directive…

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Thousands of cameras from banned companies operating in U.S. facilities as Entity List fallout continues

By Chris Burt

There are currently more than 2,700 cameras from companies banned from U.S. government contracts are still in operation at military…

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New Nok Nok Labs SDK brings FIDO biometrics and token-based authentication to smart watches
Voice biometrics startup V2verify joins Dreamit accelerator Fall 2019 lineup
New approaches and technologies to fulfill the online security promise of biometrics
UN commission exec calls for African nations to focus on civil registration for development gains
Thousands of cameras from banned companies operating in U.S. facilities as Entity List fallout continues
SIA warns Congress against facial recognition moratorium as Huawei warns industry to listen to concerns
Aratek presents TruFace facial recognition at China’s largest security event
Costa Rica plans to add facial recognition to national biometric identification system
Facebook loses motion and new biometric privacy suits filed under BIPA
HID Global completes De La Rue’s Citizen Identity Business acquisition
Daon expands international footprint of biometric technology with new partnerships
Google and Samsung plan biometric software updates to address security issues
Finavia and Finnair pilot investigates biometric data portability in air travel
How behavioral biometrics can ensure compliance with PSD2 – and any regulation that impacts customer data protection

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Idemia brings government experience to accelerating airport biometrics deployments

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In the rapidly evolving airports and borders space, all stakeholders have become convinced of the value of biometrics to balance…

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More Interviews and Features

Biometrics to step in when CCPA kills the password, ImageWare exec says
US Air Force developing human molecular biosignature sensors and more
Harmful application of deepfakes ‘growing rapidly online,’ new report warns
Self-sovereign identity community discusses the future of digital ID at IIW XXIX
Osram Opto talks security of sensitive data with infrared LEDs and facial biometrics
UNECA head adds economic expertise and diversity to ID4Africa Advisory Board

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How behavioral biometrics can ensure compliance with PSD2 – and any regulation that impacts customer data protection

By Jordan Blake

This is a guest post by Jordan Blake, VP of Products at BehavioSec. At first glance, the Payment Services Directive…

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More Industry Insights

Behavioral biometrics – securing digital banking without compromising on user experience
What businesses need to know about the Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act
Designing a defense: strategies for defending against an Illinois biometric class action
Biometric authentication is not solving the password problem
Facial recognition can protect our kids: here’s how to convince parents
Social mobility’s identity dilemma

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

ID4Africa calls for submissions from biometrics and ID community for 2020 event speakers
UNECA head adds economic expertise and diversity to ID4Africa Advisory Board
International Identity Day celebrated with rich nations largely on sidelines
Nigeria officially declares September 16 as National ID Day

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