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Hsiao-Chun Wu’s wearable biometric authentication via PPG wins NSF grant

By Joel R. McConvey

- A release from Louisiana State University (LSU)’s College of Engineering says electrical and computer engineering professor Hsiao-Chun Wu is the…

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Government faces questions about Gov.uk Wallet, asks its own questions about digital ID

By Joel R. McConvey

- Industry concern over the UK government’s plan to launch the Gov.uk Wallet continues to rise towards a boil, and meetings…

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US biometric data privacy lawsuit against Clearview concludes after 5 years

By Chris Burt

- The biometric data privacy lawsuit against Clearview AI has finally been officially settled. The lawsuit has been crawling along since…

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Cameroon’s election agency trains staff on use of newly acquired biometric gear

By Ayang Macdonald

- Cameroon’s elections management agency known by the acronym ELECAM recently held a training workshop for trainers on the effective use…

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Wales launches identity verification service, opens ‘digital front door’ to NHS

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Wales is getting the new Welsh Identity Verification Service as the government re-launches the NHS Wales app. Speaking at Wales’…

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Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either

By André Ferraz

- By André Ferraz, CEO & Co-Founder of Incognia In the digital underworld, collaboration is currency. Fraudsters operate as sophisticated networks — sharing…

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UK govt pushes online safety regulations but commits major fumble on One Login

By Joel R. McConvey

- The online safety regulatory landscape in the UK is currently in the midst of a bizarre conflict, as the government…

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EU, Japan pledge to strengthen cooperation on digital ID, trust services

By Ayang Macdonald

- Japan and the European Union (EU) have discussed ways of bolstering their digital cooperation in several areas including the development…

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Data is ammo in biometric authentication’s arms race with AI fraud: EIC 2025 panel

By Chris Burt

- On the internet, nobody knows if your dog can skateboard. KuppingerCole Lead Analyst Paul Fisher introduced viral videos of skater…

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Romania government digitizing citizenship applications, seeks contractor

By Ayang Macdonald

- Romania’s National Authority for Citizenship (ANC) is looking for a contractor to provide software development and implementation services for the…

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Data is ammo in biometric authentication’s arms race with AI fraud: EIC 2025 panel
Chris Burt |
Government faces questions about Gov.uk Wallet, asks its own questions about digital ID
Joel R. McConvey |
Hsiao-Chun Wu’s wearable biometric authentication via PPG wins NSF grant
Joel R. McConvey |
US biometric data privacy lawsuit against Clearview concludes after 5 years
Chris Burt |
UK govt pushes online safety regulations but commits major fumble on One Login
Joel R. McConvey |
Wales launches identity verification service, opens ‘digital front door’ to NHS
Lu-Hai Liang |
Cameroon’s election agency trains staff on use of newly acquired biometric gear
Ayang Macdonald |
Romania government digitizing citizenship applications, seeks contractor
Ayang Macdonald |
EU, Japan pledge to strengthen cooperation on digital ID, trust services
Ayang Macdonald |
Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either
André Ferraz |
Enterprise IAM could provide needed critical mass for reusable digital identity
Chris Burt |
iProov stacks up border biometrics wins with Orlando airport deployment announced
Masha Borak |
Entrust delves into APAC digital government opportunity from DPI
Chris Burt |
New York senate committee advances ban on police use of biometric surveillance
Anthony Kimery |
Secretary of state to attend this week’s meeting between UK govt, digital ID industry
Joel R. McConvey |
Texas AG secures record breaking privacy settlement with Google
Anthony Kimery |
Age assurance with zero-knowledge proofs needed across EU, say member states
Joel R. McConvey |
Cake is Vietnam’s first digital bank to pass iBeta Level 2 PAD test
Lu-Hai Liang |

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ADVP advocates for digital ID firms stuck between big tech and govt wallets

By Joel R. McConvey

- The Association of Digital Verification Professionals (ADVP) flies a little under the radar. The UK trade association has members who…

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Biometric Update Podcast looks at the road to a global standard for age assurance
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Biometric Update Podcast digs into deepfakes with Pindrop CEO
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Age assurance standards approach inflection point as regulations roll out
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Digital ID community steps up: reflections from MOSIP Connect 2025
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KILT, Youverse and Key State Capital on challenges for decentralized identity in EU
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Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025
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Looming quantum event gives rise to the need for cryptoagility, post-quantum prep
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STA Identity and Payments Summit stars mDLs but looks ahead to post-quantum future
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Industry Insights

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

Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either

By André Ferraz

- By André Ferraz, CEO & Co-Founder of Incognia In the digital underworld, collaboration is currency. Fraudsters operate as sophisticated networks — sharing…

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While AI arms fraudsters, transparent AI stops them
Armen Najarian |
Opinion: Vendors must disclose responsible uses of biometric data
John E. Bredehoft |
Should police AI have discretion?
Fraser Sampson |
What Trump’s tariff reversal (and escalation on China) means for the future of cybersecurity
Vytautas Urbonas |
Caution urged as UK supermarkets check out facial recognition
Fraser Sampson |
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Fraser Sampson |

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.

Pakistan updates digital ID system under new biometric policy framework

By Ghulam Shabir Arain

- Pakistan is updating its national identity and biometric registration ecosystem through gradually implementing the National Registration and Biometric Policy (NR&BP)…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Researchers propose methods for effective sandboxing in DPI development
Ayang Macdonald |
Morocco shares experience in digitization of patient journeys
Ayang Macdonald |
Fintechs crucial to trust needed for financial inclusion: Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO
Ayang Macdonald |
Robust connectivity needed to drive digital economy: GITEX Africa 2025
Ayang Macdonald |
UNDP highlights inclusive growth potential of Pakistan’s AI, digital identity strategy
Ghulam Shabir Arain |
Carnegie panel spotlights customization, private sector role in DPI development
Masha Borak |

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