Barbados plans new nationwide campaign to build trust in digital ID initiative
In the next few months, Barbados intends to embark on a countrywide campaign to further explain to citizens the importance…
Year: 2025
IDnow reduces bias in facial recognition with EU-funded MAMMOth project
Identity verification provider IDnow reports significant progress in reducing algorithmic bias in facial recognition systems, following its participation in the…
American companies fed China’s growing surveillance network, report shows
Aided by U.S. government programs, for years, U.S. firms have sold or enabled technology that feeds China’s surveillance state. An…
California seeks input on bill applying age assurance rules to social media
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a public meeting to solicit public comment to inform its policy on…
Dating app Smitten with Signicat’s eID verification to stop fake profiles
Tired of fake profiles, scams and catfishing on dating apps? The creators of dating app Smitten seem to be, which…
Experian acquires KYC360 as firms seek streamlined financial compliance
Compliance and identity verification providers are stepping up with new solutions to meet mounting regulatory pressures and evolving fraud risks….
Ping Identity adds Keyless’ ‘Zero-Knowledge Biometrics’ to platform with acquisition
Keyless and Ping Identity have reached an agreement for the latter to acquire the former and integrate its “Zero-Knowledge Biometrics”…
Brivas acquires 3Fish IP for proof of humanity with biometric gesture recognition
A patent acquisition deal between Brivas and Christchurch, New Zealand-based 3Fish Ltd. sets up the development of a “Proof of…
GSA awards $177 million contract to modernize federal identity system
The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contract worth up to $177.2 million to XTec Inc. for the modernization…
Live mobile facial recognition gains popularity among US, UK law enforcement
Operator-initiated facial recognition (OIFR) is gaining popularity in the U.S. and UK as a tool for identifying possible illegal immigrants…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection