Biometric Update for June 20, 2019

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Morocco to host ID4Africa 2020

By Chris Burt

ID4Africa 2020 will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, under the theme of “Identity 360.” Executive Director Dr. Joseph Atick announced…

Two ideas to break down vendor lock-in in foundational biometric ID systems launch at ID4Africa 2019

By Chris Burt

A lack of interoperability and vendor lock-in are long-standing barriers to successful identification systems in many places around the world,…

Opportunities and risks of biometrics and digital identity in focus on day 2 of ID4Africa 2019

By Frank Hersey

The second day of ID4Africa 2019 featured 16 informational tracks delving into a range of issues related to this year’s…

Africa’s nascent data protection community members share their vision

By Frank Hersey

Members from the first in-person gathering of what could become a pan-African data protection council, and the first time focusing…

Infant biometrics in the spotlight at ID4Africa 2019

By Chris Burt

Among the highlights of the second day of ID4Africa 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a packed and at time…

Key themes and debates emerge as ID4Africa opens

By Frank Hersey

Digital identity themes, challenges, problems and progress came to the fore in Johannesburg as delegates from African governments, international agencies…

ID4Africa Identity Council chooses leadership and direction for African ID systems

By Chris Burt

In the inaugural meeting of the ID4Africa Identity Council (IIC), Mory Camara, Director General of Guinea’s ANGEIE (National Agency of…

Q&A: HID Global on the African digital identity status quo

By Frank Hersey

As the flagship ID4Africa event opens in South Africa, HID Global talks to Biometric Update about the developments in digital…

ID4Africa 2019 promises debate on biometric data and ID issues as market matures

By Chris Burt

The maturity of Africa’s digital identity ecosystem has led to new debates on crucial identity topics at ID4Africa 2019, ID4Africa…

Suprema ID responds to maturing African fingerprint market demand with BioMini Slim 3

By Chris Burt

To meet customer demand for secure FAP 30 fingerprint scanning with mobile devices in countries like Nigeria and Uganda, Suprema…

Blue Line biometrics to help improve cannabis industry compliance

2019 Women in Biometrics Awards winners announced

Morocco to host ID4Africa 2020

Two ideas to break down vendor lock-in in foundational biometric ID systems launch at ID4Africa 2019

Opportunities and risks of biometrics and digital identity in focus on day 2 of ID4Africa 2019

Africa’s nascent data protection community members share their vision

Infant biometrics in the spotlight at ID4Africa 2019

WFP about to halt food aid to Houthi-controlled areas over biometric distribution refusal

FaceTec blows away top NIST FRVT facial recognition algorithm in 3D self-testing

TypingDNA releases new typing biometrics-based MFA solution

Ithmaar Bank rolls out biometric ATM network in Bahrain

Banco Agrícola deploys Mobbeel’s biometric digital onboarding technology

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Airport biometrics adoption itinerary explored by diverse stakeholders

By Chris Burt

It has been almost 20 years since the late Max Snijder led the deployment of iris biometrics at Schiphol Airport…

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EKG biometrics from B-Secur to be featured in 2020 car models

How many billions are the last billion’s biometrics worth?

Novel techniques that can ‘trick’ object detection systems sounds familiar alarm

Round Table of African Data Protection Authorities to launch at ID4Africa

DHS struggles to deploy system to collect biometrics of departing travelers; proposed FY 2019 budget will help

Odyssey hackathon to explore place of biometrics in new digital ecosystems

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

The importance of voice biometrics in the healthcare industry

By Douwe Korff

This is a guest post by Douwe Korff, Privacy/Data Protection Adviser at ValidSoft. New challenges are being posed to the…

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The biometric trust

Illinois Supreme Court opens floodgates for class action litigation under state’s biometric privacy law

Facial recognition: A strategic imperative for national security

Perspective is key to securing valuable claims in biometric patent applications

Is the UK ready to go cashless?

How to leverage voice biometrics to boost the value of your solutions

ID4Africa 2019

Biometric Update has been the official journalist for the last three annual meetings of the ID4Africa ID-4-All Movement and is honored to be selected once again for this year’s meeting.

ID4Africa 2019 will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa hosted by the Department of Home Affairs June 18 – 20, 2019. The theme of the conference will be “Identity Ecosystems for Service Delivery.”