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Why Switzerland postponed the rollout of its digital ID

By Masha Borak

- Switzerland announced earlier this week that the launch of its e-ID program has been postponed to December 1st, 2026. Behind…

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Scotland explores non-biometric IDV for ScotAccount

By Masha Borak

- Scotland’s digital identity scheme, ScotAccount, is hoping to expand identity verification options for users beyond biometrics. According to an equality…

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California’s OS-based age verification law challenges open-source community

By Joel R. McConvey

- California’s new online safety bill, AB 1043 (the Digital Age Assurance Act), adopts a declared age model for operating systems.…

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Biometrics back digital government gains around the world

By Chris Burt

- Digital government was in the spotlight this week on Biometric Update with the release of the OECD rankings and a…

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87% of failed biometric verifications in Southern Africa due to AI spoofing: Smile ID

By Lu-Hai Liang

- A new report spotlights deepfake fraud posing an acute problem for Africa. Digital identity, banking and e-government are being used…

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Vouched donates MCP-I framework to Decentralized Identity Foundation

By Joel R. McConvey

- An announcement from Seattle-based Vouched says it has formally donated its Model Context Protocol – Identity (MCP-I) framework to the…

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MOSIP delves into biometric data quality considerations

By Chris Burt

- Biometric data quality was in focus at MOSIP Connect 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, from policies for ensuring good enrollment practices…

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Trulioo’s Hal Lonas on how he applies aeronautics principles to fighting fraud

By Joel R. McConvey

- Rocket science is routinely held up as the ultimate example of a highly complex discipline. But Trulioo’s Hal Lonas found…

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NIST nominee pressed on AI standards, facial recognition oversight

By Anthony Kimery

- The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Thursday considered the nomination of Arvind Raman to serve as Under…

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Safeguarding biometric data through anonymization

By Paul Hulford

- By Paul Hulford, CEO, Attain Insight Biometric identifiers are powerful because they are unique, persistent and resistant to manipulation. However,…

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In conversation at MOSIP Connect 2026: Biometric Update Podcast
Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt 
Biometrics back digital government gains around the world
Chris Burt |
MOSIP delves into biometric data quality considerations
Chris Burt |
NIST nominee pressed on AI standards, facial recognition oversight
Anthony Kimery |
Trulioo’s Hal Lonas on how he applies aeronautics principles to fighting fraud
Joel R. McConvey |
Vouched donates MCP-I framework to Decentralized Identity Foundation
Joel R. McConvey |
California’s OS-based age verification law challenges open-source community
Joel R. McConvey |
87% of failed biometric verifications in Southern Africa due to AI spoofing: Smile ID
Lu-Hai Liang |
Scotland explores non-biometric IDV for ScotAccount
Masha Borak |
Why Switzerland postponed the rollout of its digital ID
Masha Borak |
Florida House passes bill to relaunch mDL program
Chris Burt |
Yubico revamps partner program with YubiNation initiative
Masha Borak |
Fourthline, GLEIF and AU10TIX appoint new C-suite leaders
Lu-Hai Liang |
Oura acquires Doublepoint to advance biometric gesture‑control
Lu-Hai Liang |
Delinea, Fior, Huawei strengthen AI agent authentication, authorization
Joel R. McConvey |
Facephi expands presence in LATAM with biometrics integration partnership
Chris Burt |
Okta revenues up, positioning agentic and human identity inspires optimism
Chris Burt |
Shanghai launches cross-border digital authentication for foreign business registration
Lu-Hai Liang |
Network International seals deals to streamline digital payments in Egypt, Libya
Ayang Macdonald |
DHS quietly built pathway to track Americans through advertising data economy
Anthony Kimery |
UK provides ‘some certainty and reassurance to DVS providers’ on digital ID
Joel R. McConvey |

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

MOSIP delves into biometric data quality considerations

By Chris Burt

- Biometric data quality was in focus at MOSIP Connect 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, from policies for ensuring good enrollment practices…

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Trulioo’s Hal Lonas on how he applies aeronautics principles to fighting fraud
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$3M FanDuel fraud case shows why online gambling needs biometric IDV, liveness
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Eye-movement deception detection studied as part of Pentagon’s vetting modernization
Anthony Kimery |
AI fakery is turning fear into a voter suppression tool ahead of US elections
Anthony Kimery |
Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt 
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OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast
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John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
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Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
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Industry Insights

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

Safeguarding biometric data through anonymization

By Paul Hulford

- By Paul Hulford, CEO, Attain Insight Biometric identifiers are powerful because they are unique, persistent and resistant to manipulation. However,…

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The AI fraud scheme scammers use to bypass verification systems
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Why the latest consultation on UK police biometrics watchdog leaves too many questions
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Trust as a target: The parallels between application and romance fraud
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Redefining customer identity in an age of verified trust
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Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
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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.

Cambridge launches initiative to align, improve digital identity regulations

By Chris Burt

- A new initiative has been launched by University of Cambridge this week to help foster effective regulation of digital identity…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Brownfield implementations represent MOSIP’s next wave of national digital IDs
Chris Burt |
MOSIP pursues democratization of digital identity with unconference conversations
Chris Burt |
Emerging biometrics and PAD concerns, VCs front and center as MOSIP evolves
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MOSIP Connect 2026 targets sustainability, practical use cases for digital ID
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DPGA report examines how digital public goods strengthen identity infrastructure
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Lebanon obtains World Bank funding to boost delivery of digital public services
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