Biometric Update for September 16, 2024

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Malawi begins biometric voter registration pilot to test new system

By Ayang Macdonald

Sep 14, 2024 - A trial voter registration process will begin in Malawi tomorrow September 13 to put the country’s new Electoral Management Device…

Seventh Sense introduces privacy-preserving digital ID utilizing biometrics and PKI

By Chris Burt

Sep 16, 2024 - Singapore-based startup Seventh Sense has introduced digital identity software that it says preserves privacy while providing biometric verification. The new…

EU AI pact sets new standards for ethical AI use across Europe

By Tony Porter

Sep 13, 2024 - By Tony Porter, Chief Privacy Officer at Corsight AI The European Union's AI Pact marks a crucial step towards forming…

Convenience or security – which came first?

By Fraser Sampson

Sep 11, 2024 - By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner The use of biometrics in law enforcement is often characterized…

Biometric authentication invaluable, set to further enhance security in Africa

By Abigail Opiah

Sep 15, 2024 - A webinar held during the Digital ID Hackathon for Africa organized by Upanzi Network and Microsave Consulting in partnership with…

Mattr introduces VICAL Viewer to ease mDL adoption for relying parties

By Chris Burt

Sep 11, 2024 - The trust registries that underpin the interoperability of digital IDs based on the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard are easier to use…

Identity Day 2024: Marking progress and urgency

By Chris Burt

Sep 16, 2024 - International Identity Day 2024 is being officially observed in dozens of countries around the world, and recognized by individuals and…

Low birth registration, high cost hinder access to legal ID in Sub Saharan Africa

By Ayang Macdonald

Sep 15, 2024 - While the need for legal and digital ID remains ever pressing as a result of the digital transformation wind blowing…

TSA wants to delay full enforcement of REAL ID another two years

By Anthony Kimery

Sep 16, 2024 - The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed to delay full enforcement of REAL ID for Americans until 2027, but…

Saudi Arabia’s Absher boosts digital ID delivery, financial inclusion

By Ghulam Shabir Arain

Sep 14, 2024 - The Absher platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emerged as the core pillar of the country's efforts towards…

As biometrics infiltrate the fan experience, will anyone challenge Wicket at the game?

By Joel R. McConvey

Sep 12, 2024 - In terms of biometric use cases, security, privacy and fraud prevention are all good – but what if you just…

DEA to make award for biometric-enabled polygraph

By Anthony Kimery

Sep 16, 2024 - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced it intends to negotiate and issue a sole-source firm fixed price award to…

Identity Week

Biometrics startups address pressing industry challenges in pitch competition

As biometrics infiltrate the fan experience, will anyone challenge Wicket at the game?

Standards, transparency and inclusivity key drivers of digital ID interoperability

Biometrics innovation focus moving beyond matching, Identity Week panels predict

SIC introducing biometric self-enrollment kiosk, mobile kit at Identity Week

Panini expands BioCred suite with new cloud-based IDV platform

Seventh Sense introduces privacy-preserving digital ID utilizing biometrics and PKI
Chris Burt | 8 minutes ago

Identity Day 2024: Marking progress and urgency
Chris Burt | 24 minutes ago

TSA wants to delay full enforcement of REAL ID another two years
Anthony Kimery | 7 hours ago

DEA to make award for biometric-enabled polygraph
Anthony Kimery | 7 hours ago

Low birth registration, high cost hinder access to legal ID in Sub Saharan Africa
Ayang Macdonald | 15 hours ago

Biometric authentication invaluable, set to further enhance security in Africa
Abigail Opiah | Yesterday

Saudi Arabia’s Absher boosts digital ID delivery, financial inclusion
Ghulam Shabir Arain | 2 days ago

Malawi begins biometric voter registration pilot to test new system
Ayang Macdonald | 2 days ago

Biometrics pilots, launches and investments foreshadow next areas for growth
Chris Burt | 2 days ago

Biometrics firms pitch privacy in age assurance ahead of US court battle
Masha Borak | 3 days ago

Google announces beta test for digital IDs based on biometrics and US passports
Chris Burt | 3 days ago

Permira finalizes $1.3B majority stake acquisition of BioCatch
Abigail Opiah | 3 days ago

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As biometrics infiltrate the fan experience, will anyone challenge Wicket at the game?

By Joel R. McConvey

Sep 12, 2024 - In terms of biometric use cases, security, privacy and fraud prevention are all good – but what if you just…

More Interviews and Features

Mattr introduces VICAL Viewer to ease mDL adoption for relying parties
Chris Burt | 5 days ago

SIC Biometrics plots scale-up path from under-the-radar prominence
Chris Burt | 7 days ago

Travizory advocates combination of biographic, biometric data for stronger border security
Ayang Macdonald | 2 weeks ago

Claim that DTC ‘is the strongest digital identity’ under the microscope
Chris Burt | 3 weeks ago

Incognia rides steady growth as it aims for half a billion users
Joel R. McConvey | 4 weeks ago

Disconnect between deepfake attacks and defenses revealed by iProov survey
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

OIX: Digital ID is in a ‘critical phase’ globally
Masha Borak | 1 month ago

ZA airport delays not caused by Idemia biometrics system
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

Industry Insights

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

EU AI pact sets new standards for ethical AI use across Europe

By Tony Porter

Sep 13, 2024 - By Tony Porter, Chief Privacy Officer at Corsight AI The European Union's AI Pact marks a crucial step towards forming…

More Industry Insights

Convenience or security – which came first?
Fraser Sampson | 5 days ago

Digital IDs: How to accelerate global interoperability
Andrew Black | 1 week ago

Emerging technology and emergency surveillance or vice versa?
Fraser Sampson | 2 weeks ago

The role of behavioral biometrics in a world of growing cyberthreats
Anthony Eaton | 2 weeks ago

Remote biometric surveillance and policing – a new frame of reference?
Fraser Sampson | 3 weeks ago

From doubt to assurance: The battle for online integrity
Aled Lloyd Owen | 3 weeks 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.

Identity Day 2024: Marking progress and urgency

By Chris Burt

Sep 16, 2024 - International Identity Day 2024 is being officially observed in dozens of countries around the world, and recognized by individuals and…