Biometric Update for December 1, 2024

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

CDPI and GEALC sign LOI to boost DPI in LATAM, Caribbean

By Abigail Opiah

Nov 29, 2024 - Work to advance the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Latin America and the Caribbean region is…

Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan

By Ghulam Shabir Arain

Nov 29, 2024 - The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis' personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…

Idemia upgrades Interpol biometrics with new MBIS

By Masha Borak

Nov 29, 2024 - Idemia is supplying Interpol with an upgraded version of its Multibiometric Identification System (MBIS), allowing the international law enforcement organization…

Managing the risks of a digital public infrastructure in the United States

By Anthony Kimery

Nov 29, 2024 - Establishing a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the United States could serve as the backbone for a modern societal-scale…

Govt should collaborate with private sector on DUA Bill: Experts

By Masha Borak

Nov 29, 2024 - The UK is debating its new Data (Use and Access) Bill, a legislation that is supposed to pave the way…

Humanity Protocol: ‘We're building a full credential ecosystem’

By Masha Borak

Nov 25, 2024 - Distinguishing between humans and machines online has become more important than ever. Over the past years, the digital world has…

'Is my customer human?' Banks must rely on AI to uncover automated fraud

By Xin Ren

Nov 26, 2024 - By Xin Ren, Senior Director of Data Science, Feedzai Generative AI (GenAI) is changing the game for businesses and becoming…

Biometrics a consistent base for varied fraud protection stacks

By Chris Burt

Nov 30, 2024 - Biometrics for fraud protection have become a critical piece of the online world, minting billion-dollar companies, but one of the…

Smile ID rides Nigeria’s surge in biometric verifications to 200M milestone

By Abigail Opiah

Nov 29, 2024 - Smile ID has completed 200 million identity verification checks across the African continent, after celebrating 150 million checks in June.…

Securing privacy and civil liberties in the age of cybersecurity reform

By Anthony Kimery

Nov 29, 2024 - A new report that outlines a roadmap to fortify the United States’ defenses against cyber threats also highlights the delicate…

Biometrics a consistent base for varied fraud protection stacks
Chris Burt | 22 hours ago

Govt should collaborate with private sector on DUA Bill: Experts
Masha Borak | 2 days ago

Managing the risks of a digital public infrastructure in the United States
Anthony Kimery | 2 days ago

Smile ID rides Nigeria’s surge in biometric verifications to 200M milestone
Abigail Opiah | 2 days ago

Securing privacy and civil liberties in the age of cybersecurity reform
Anthony Kimery | 2 days ago

CDPI and GEALC sign LOI to boost DPI in LATAM, Caribbean
Abigail Opiah | 2 days ago

Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan
Ghulam Shabir Arain | 2 days ago

Idemia upgrades Interpol biometrics with new MBIS
Masha Borak | 2 days ago

FaceTec selects Finnegan as counsel to protect liveness IP
Chris Burt | 2 days ago

EU adopts technical standards for EUDI Wallet
Masha Borak | 2 days ago

South Korea plans pilot for mobile ID next month
Ayang Macdonald | 2 days ago

Identity verification tool from Veratad emerge as fraudulent document cases surge
Abigail Opiah | 2 days ago

Kids are bypassing weak age assurance measure in droves, and it has to change: Ofcom
Joel R. McConvey | 3 days ago

ACCS’s Tony Allen breaks down Australia’s Age Assurance Technology Trial
Joel R. McConvey | 3 days ago

New Zealand finalizes Digital Identity Services Trust Framework
Joel R. McConvey | 3 days ago

Building a resilient digital ecosystem in the United States
Anthony Kimery | 3 days ago

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

Humanity Protocol: ‘We’re building a full credential ecosystem’

By Masha Borak

Nov 25, 2024 - Distinguishing between humans and machines online has become more important than ever. Over the past years, the digital world has…

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DefAI Project aims to give age assurance its own dedicated deepfake detection toolkit
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

Socure calls for US digital identity taskforce, critical infrastructure status
Chris Burt | 2 weeks ago

Select ID sets up 1 stop shop to enable digital ID for financial services
Abigail Opiah | 3 weeks ago

Evolving age assurance landscape takes spotlight in Liminal webinar
Joel R. McConvey | 4 weeks ago

mDL verification moving from theoretical to practical questions
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

Everything you need to know about deepfake detection – for now
Joel R. McConvey | 1 month ago

FIDO turns to scaling passkeys at Authenticate 2024
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

EU has an innovative new way of fighting against deepfakes
Masha Borak | 1 month ago

Industry Insights

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

‘Is my customer human?’ Banks must rely on AI to uncover automated fraud

By Xin Ren

Nov 26, 2024 - By Xin Ren, Senior Director of Data Science, Feedzai Generative AI (GenAI) is changing the game for businesses and becoming…

More Industry Insights

Why voice biometrics is a must-have for modern businesses
Geeta Gupta | 1 week ago

Key takeaways and lessons learned from BIPA choice of law dismissal
David Oberly | 2 weeks ago

Explainable AI: A question of evolution?
Fraser Sampson | 2 weeks ago

The duality of AI in digital verification: Balancing innovation and security
Mikkel Nielsen | 3 weeks ago

AI is coming to policing – accountability is coming with it
Fraser Sampson | 4 weeks ago

Prompt injection attacks: What are they, and why are they after my identity?
Ola Ahmad | 1 month 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.