Biometric Update for March 17, 2020

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Motorola Solutions adds privacy controls to biometric video management software

By Luana Pascu

Motorola Solutions has upgraded the capabilities of its facial recognition video security and analytics product Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 7.6…

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New state privacy laws for OEMs: keeping an eye on biometric data

By Gail Gottehrer & Lisa Joy Rosner

OEMs face a patchwork of state biometric data privacy laws that may apply to data collected and used by new…

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Idex Biometrics announces breakthrough system-on-chip technology slashing smart card costs

By Chris Burt

Idex Biometrics is launching a biometric-system-on-chip (BSoC) which holds the potential promise to lower the manufacturing cost of biometric smart…

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From the cloud to the mist: Aerendir CEO on the future of AI and controlled identity data

By Chris Burt

Even as artificial intelligence, biometrics and the internet of things become part of our everyday lives, tech has a big…

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CCPA and face recognition to ensure personal privacy

By Shaun Moore

This is a guest post by Shaun Moore, founder of Trueface. Data privacy is becoming an increasingly important topic as…

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NYPD’s new facial recognition policy sparks immediate calls for a ban

By Anthony Kimery

The New York City Police Department’s (NYPD’s) new policy for use of biometric facial recognition technology immediately fueled a storm…

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Biometrics industry lobbies for responsible facial recognition regulation

By Chris Burt

What constitutes appropriate use of biometric facial recognition technology is the subject of Congressional hearings, draft legislation at the federal…

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Fingerprint, face, iris … lips? Researchers say the mouth is biometric gold

By Jim Nash

Many people, maybe millions, could authenticate Mick Jagger simply by looking at his lips. The trick would be using lips…

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Biometrics Institute postpones U.S. conference, books expert lineup for online webinars

By Luana Pascu

Biometrics Institute has rescheduled its March U.S. Conference for September 21 in Washington D.C., following concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus…

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Apple seeks patent on display-blurring technology using face detection and gaze tracking

By Chris Burt

A recent patent application by Apple describes a system using face recognition and eye-tracking to prevent privacy invasion by people…

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How biometrics will help banks maintain “business as usual” -- even when it’s anything but

By Kim Martin

This is a guest post by Kim Martin, VP of Marketing at ID R&D. Few businesses will escape the effects…

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Daon partners with Tonik to deliver mobile biometric authentication in the Philippines

By Luana Pascu

Daon will provide mobile biometric onboarding and authentication solutions to Tonik Digital Bank in Southeast Asia through its IdentityX platform,…

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From the cloud to the mist: Aerendir CEO on the future of AI and controlled identity data
Biometrics Institute postpones U.S. conference, books expert lineup for online webinars
Fingerprint, face, iris … lips? Researchers say the mouth is biometric gold
NYPD’s new facial recognition policy sparks immediate calls for a ban
How biometrics will help banks maintain “business as usual” — even when it’s anything but
Apple seeks patent on display-blurring technology using face detection and gaze tracking
Motorola Solutions adds privacy controls to biometric video management software
Daon partners with Tonik to deliver mobile biometric authentication in the Philippines
HSB Identification takes over Chad biometric electoral register contract from Idemia ahead of 2020 vote
Adaptive fraud prevention with behavioral biometrics launched by Kount to stop account takeovers
AT&T Healthcare leverages LifeMedID, Elo for frictionless biometric patient experience
Fingopay included among most innovative companies of 2020 for vein biometrics tech
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: coronavirus fallout, startup funding, Ghana electoral register
Biometrics stocks update: Huami, Ipsidy, Intellicheck, Idex

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Biometrics industry lobbies for responsible facial recognition regulation

By Chris Burt

What constitutes appropriate use of biometric facial recognition technology is the subject of Congressional hearings, draft legislation at the federal…

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Idex Biometrics announces breakthrough system-on-chip technology slashing smart card costs
How FIDO-based biometric technology clears up the IoT authentication mess
Active and passive liveness detection for biometric face authentication explored in ID R&D whitepaper
TypingDNA to demo typing biometrics to growing market at RSA
Behavioral biometrics and persona-based security intelligence as a key fraud prevention layer
Facial recognition issues to be studied by new National Sheriffs’ Association working group

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.

HSB Identification takes over Chad biometric electoral register contract from Idemia ahead of 2020 vote

By Chris Burt

Chad will hold national elections this year, and the country’s Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI) has selected HSB Identification to…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations

Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: coronavirus fallout, startup funding, Ghana electoral register
Yoti adds three partners to humanitarian digital identity tech support program
Kiva and Gravity.Earth granted first ID2020 certifications for empowering users of digital ID technology
Biometrics and digital ID in Africa this week: increasing CCTV surveillance, new ID document contracts

Industry Insights: Guest Posts

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

New state privacy laws for OEMs: keeping an eye on biometric data

By Gail Gottehrer & Lisa Joy Rosner

OEMs face a patchwork of state biometric data privacy laws that may apply to data collected and used by new…

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More Industry Insights

CCPA and face recognition to ensure personal privacy
Epidemics like coronavirus are putting a spotlight on contactless biometrics
Advancing facial technology to fight identity fraud through liveness detection
Face mask: an instinct for self-preservation, a threat towards facial recognition, or maybe both?

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
Priorities of identity for development in Africa to be debated at ID4Africa 2020
ID4Africa 2020 registration open, presentation lineup announced

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