Biometric Update for March 21, 2025

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

IATA advocates for rapid adoption of digital identity by air travel industry, governments

By Joel R. McConvey

Mar 20, 2025 - The air travel industry is always seeking more efficiency, and the case of digital identity at airports is a prime…

Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025

By Chris Burt

Mar 13, 2025 - The MOSIP initiative is extending further into integrations with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs), new geographies…

Vietnam PM urges all airports to use biometric authentication

By Lu-Hai Liang

Mar 20, 2025 - The Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh has requested all airports and border gates to use biometric authentication for…

UK security industry should complete OneLogin adoption to save money

By Chris Burt

Mar 20, 2025 - Gov.uk OneLogin should be in place for the UK’s the Security Industry Authority (SIA) by the fourth quarter of the…

Brazil regulator demands details on stadium biometrics

By Ayang Macdonald

Mar 20, 2025 - Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is asking for data protection impact assessment reports from 23 clubs that have deployed…

Trump’s firing of FTC members puts US-EU data transfers at risks, legal experts say

By Masha Borak

Mar 20, 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission may jeopardize trans-Atlantic personal data transfers,…

Porn battle comes to Ohio with bill requiring users to verify age with state IDs

By Joel R. McConvey

Mar 20, 2025 - Ohio is next up in the parade of states looking to pass laws that would require pornographic websites to implement…

Documents aim to lay out use cases, standards for mobile driver’s licenses

By Joel R. McConvey

Mar 20, 2025 - The Secure Technology Alliance’s (STA) Identity and Access Forum has released a new resource on mobile driver’s license (mDL) use…

Clearview seeks refund for failed bulk purchase of SSNs, facial photos

By Chris Burt

Mar 20, 2025 - Clearview AI is in the midst of a court battle to recover money it paid to a data broker for…

Fraud intelligence software launched by Facephi, Feedzai

By Masha Borak

Mar 20, 2025 - Facephi and Feedzai have introduced new fraud prevention products to complement their biometrics offerings. Smart Eye Technology and Resistant AI…

UK security industry should complete OneLogin adoption to save money
Chris Burt | 18 hours ago

Fraud intelligence software launched by Facephi, Feedzai
Masha Borak | 18 hours ago

Documents aim to lay out use cases, standards for mobile driver’s licenses
Joel R. McConvey | 19 hours ago

Brazil regulator demands details on stadium biometrics
Ayang Macdonald | 19 hours ago

Clearview seeks refund for failed bulk purchase of SSNs, facial photos
Chris Burt | 19 hours ago

Vietnam PM urges all airports to use biometric authentication
Lu-Hai Liang | 19 hours ago

Porn battle comes to Ohio with bill requiring users to verify age with state IDs
Joel R. McConvey | 20 hours ago

Trump’s firing of FTC members puts US-EU data transfers at risks, legal experts say
Masha Borak | 21 hours ago

IATA advocates for rapid adoption of digital identity by air travel industry, governments
Joel R. McConvey | 22 hours ago

Suprema looking to partner with Hyundai in robotic security
Lu-Hai Liang | 22 hours ago

Bahrain adds digital ID, birth certificate services to MyGov app
Lu-Hai Liang | 23 hours ago

Estonia floats LPR and traffic monitoring AI, critics fear FRT
Masha Borak | 23 hours ago

Beyond Identity integrates Nametag ID verification to enhance deepfake defense
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

SSA ID verification overhaul sparks backlash over accessibility and security
Anthony Kimery | 2 days ago

Generative AI lowering barrier to digital crime: Europol
Masha Borak | 2 days ago

Outseer makes behavioral biometrics a native platform feature
Chris Burt | 2 days ago

UK citizens told to prepare for October launch of EES
Masha Borak | 2 days ago

World Bank moving faster and thinking bigger to bring about digital transformation
Lu-Hai Liang | 2 days ago

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Biometric Update offers exclusive features and in-depth interviews with executives in the biometrics industry.

Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025

By Chris Burt

Mar 13, 2025 - The MOSIP initiative is extending further into integrations with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs), new geographies…

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Looming quantum event gives rise to the need for cryptoagility, post-quantum prep
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

STA Identity and Payments Summit stars mDLs but looks ahead to post-quantum future
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

New database sheds light on decentralized identity projects across the world
Masha Borak | 3 weeks ago

Biometrics rolling towards relevance for automakers and drivers
Jack Shaw | 4 weeks ago

African speakers at ID4Africa double in reflection of digital ID progress
Chris Burt | 4 weeks ago

FaceTec free biometric IDV app launch for UR Codes kicks off adoption push
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

ISO biometric injection attack detection standard on the way
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

Age assurance community gathers to work on global standards for local regulations
Chris Burt | 2 months ago

Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Regulation and technology in 2025

By Collette Smith

Mar 13, 2025 - By Collette Smith, Chief Transformation Officer, SmartSearch As 2025 begins, the world of digital compliance is preparing for significant challenges…

More Industry Insights

AI agents bolstering security for biometric authentication
Anshu Raj | 2 weeks ago

Do the police ever forget a face?
Fraser Sampson | 2 weeks ago

Biometrics are the key to unlocking nuclear power
Fraser Sampson | 4 weeks ago

New ETSI standard allows for remote signing with identification only
Sebastian Elfors | 1 month ago

Entering the passkey era of identity in payments
Matt Charpentier | 1 month ago

Opinion: Mexico’s AI Bill highlights global trends in compliance and fair use
Tony Porter | 2 months ago

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.