Biometric Update for November 23, 2020

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Method for facial recognition bias reduction with adversarial network shows promise

By Chris Burt

A prominent trio of biometrics researchers have proposed a way to remove the difference, or bias, from facial recognition performance…

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Immunity passports: Stepping ahead only to fall behind

By Zac Cohen

Guest post by Zac Cohen, Chief Operating Officer at Trulioo. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped much of the world in its…

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iProov biometrics and Socure digital identity business growth recognized by Deloitte

By Chris Burt

iProov has cracked the top five on Deloitte’s 2020 UK Technology Fast 50 list with a 6,351 percent growth rate in…

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Idex Biometrics files for Nasdaq IPO with 75 to 1 share ratio for $15 offer price

By Chris Burt

Idex Biometrics has filed its preliminary prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering on…

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Immunity passports: Stepping ahead only to fall behind

By Zac Cohen

Guest post by Zac Cohen, Chief Operating Officer at Trulioo. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped much of the world in its…

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Upcoming biometrics events and webinars explore development, contactless ID, inclusion

By Katya Pivcevic

The next few weeks are packed with online events, webinars and conferences all in the field of contactless biometrics, digital…

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UK considers face biometrics to verify vaccinated travelers

By Alessandro Mascellino

The UK is taking steps to allow British citizens to resume traveling, with plans to make vaccination credentials capable of…

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Implications of New York’s SHIELD Act on biometric privacy

By Blank Rome LLP

This is a guest post by Jennifer J. Daniels, Jeffrey N. Rosenthal & David J. Oberly, attorneys at Blank Rome…

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Frictionless authentication: Ensuring digital identification processes remain seamless and secure

By Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni

Guest post by Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni, Chief Technology Officer, Aware, Inc. As COVID-19 continues to accelerate digital transformation and more applications move…

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Are overstated privacy fears holding back biometric patient-matching?

By Jim Nash

How can the U.S. health care industry meaningfully tap biometrics for patient-matching, something that is assumed will be a boon…

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Apple seeks reversal in remanded biometric data privacy suit

By Chris Burt

Apple is asking a U.S. federal court judge to reverse a judgement remanding a pair of claims to state court,…

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What’s next for biometrics? Exploring trends and dismantling misconceptions

By Lina Andolf-Orup

Guest post by Lina Andolf-Orup, Senior Director, Global Marketing & Comms at Fingerprints Biometric technology is booming. Over 80 percent…

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Author of US digital ID bill discusses central role of biometrics in ID2020 webinar

By Chris Burt

When they are finally established, U.S. digital IDs will likely be based on smartphones and biometrics, U.S. Congressman Bill Foster,…

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Digital ID boosted by global organizations and biometrics providers, proposed legislation

By Chris Burt

Biometrics in support of digital ID, and the growing momentum towards digital credentials in general made up the main theme…

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UK considers face biometrics to verify vaccinated travelers
Upcoming biometrics events and webinars explore development, contactless ID, inclusion
Frictionless authentication: Ensuring digital identification processes remain seamless and secure
Digital ID boosted by global organizations and biometrics providers, proposed legislation
Author of US digital ID bill discusses central role of biometrics in ID2020 webinar
iProov biometrics and Socure digital identity business growth recognized by Deloitte
Idex Biometrics files for Nasdaq IPO with 75 to 1 share ratio for $15 offer price
Apple seeks reversal in remanded biometric data privacy suit
Immunity passports: Stepping ahead only to fall behind
Are overstated privacy fears holding back biometric patient-matching?
Guinea’s biometrics-backed foundational identity pilot shows open-source benefits
Irish initiative seeks privacy-focused digital identity, AU10TIX verifies ID for Uber cash payments
Delta pilots digital ID in Detroit, CBP biometric arrival expands to Houston
Airside, Tascent team up to provide biometric solution for COVID-19-battered travel industry

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

Method for facial recognition bias reduction with adversarial network shows promise

By Chris Burt

A prominent trio of biometrics researchers have proposed a way to remove the difference, or bias, from facial recognition performance…

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Video redaction software enables enhanced transparency for Ohio police department
Vein biometrics could answer security challenges of face recognition
Novel fingerprint collection technique could help forensic investigators preserve evidence
New biometrics industry leaders on taking over in unprecedented times
Digital imaging pioneer Eric Fossum says future sensors could revolutionize biometrics, and urges caution
Chooch AI speeds up AI vision for facial biometrics with Nvidia, edge processing
Nymi wearable for biometric passwordless access control adds worker alert system and contact tracing
StoneLock GM discusses privacy features in biometric property technology as market heats up

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.

Guinea’s biometrics-backed foundational identity pilot shows open-source benefits

By Chris Burt

Using open-source technology to stand up a foundational digital identity system with biometrics allows governments to use their human resources…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Good ID awards digital identity efforts of Kenya’s Lawyers Hub, ELSAM and Haki na Sheria
South Africa & DRC: Government biometrics contracts raise mismanagement concerns
UNECA expert highlights importance of digital ID for Africa’s post COVID-19 economy
PPPs and social media influencers for biometrics registration and national ID

Industry Insights: Guest Posts

Biometric Update Guest Posts features industry experts discussing their unique perspectives on products, services and the future of biometrics.

Immunity passports: Stepping ahead only to fall behind

By Zac Cohen

Guest post by Zac Cohen, Chief Operating Officer at Trulioo. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped much of the world in its…

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More Industry Insights
What’s next for biometrics? Exploring trends and dismantling misconceptions
Implications of New York’s SHIELD Act on biometric privacy
Secure remote access for administrators is possible — without VPNs
Saving trust in digital identity will take transparency and decentralization
Biometrics in the medical industry is blooming- what’s next?
Biometric digital identity can preserve remote exam integrity for South Africa’s universities

ID4Africa

Biometric Update has been the official journalist for the last four annual meetings of the ID4Africa ID-4-All Movement.

The 6th annual meeting of ID4Africa will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco October 27-29, 2021.

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