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3D contactless fingerprint biometrics shrink toward smartphone-ready format

By Lu-Hai Liang

- MetaOptics is embarking on shrinking biometric sensors as it unveils plans to build an ultra‑compact optical module for 3D, non‑contact…

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Idemia Public Security, Proof partner on single portable digital credential

By Joel R. McConvey

- Idemia Public Security and Proof have formed a strategic partnership to enable a “trusted, broadly usable, privacy-preserving identity experience through…

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HID debuts cloud‑based visitor verification system for healthcare

By Joel R. McConvey

- HID’s new tools reflect a shift inside hospitals. The sector is looking for ways to reduce impersonation risks, tighten access…

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What happens to your accounts when you die? OpenID calls for digital estate action

By Chris Burt

- When people die, the fate of their digital accounts depends on a series of fragmented policies and legal systems rife…

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Incode says account recovery deepfake fraud soft spot in expanded attack surface

By Joel R. McConvey

- Deepfakes take center stage in a webinar presented by Incode and hosted by Maxine Most, founder of the Prism Project…

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AVPA, academics, advocacy groups trade letters over age assurance tech

By Joel R. McConvey

- New rifts have opened up in the debate over the safety and privacy status of age assurance technology. An open…

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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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Somalia makes biometric digital ID mandatory for inter-state travel

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Somalians flying domestically will have to show their biometric ID cards in a new development. The measure was introduced on…

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Iran’s authorities using NtechLab’s live facial recognition to crush dissent

By Chris Burt

- Images of masked protestors emerging from Iran during the country’s recent brutal crackdown on dissent illustrate their fear of the…

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Liberia govt agencies agree on framework for refugee biometric ID

By Ayang Macdonald

- The Liberian government has laid the groundwork for the issuance of residence permits to forcibly displaced persons from Cote d’Ivoire…

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Tony Allen previews the 2026 Global Age Assurance Standards Summit
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Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt 
Ping’s Rusbridge says the agent economy needs zero-trust evolution, not revolution
Somalia makes biometric digital ID mandatory for inter-state travel
Lu-Hai Liang |
AVPA, academics, advocacy groups trade letters over age assurance tech
Joel R. McConvey |
What happens to your accounts when you die? OpenID calls for digital estate action
Chris Burt |
Incode says account recovery deepfake fraud soft spot in expanded attack surface
Joel R. McConvey |
Iran’s authorities using NtechLab’s live facial recognition to crush dissent
Chris Burt |
Idemia Public Security, Proof partner on single portable digital credential
Joel R. McConvey |
HID debuts cloud‑based visitor verification system for healthcare
Joel R. McConvey |
Liberia govt agencies agree on framework for refugee biometric ID
Ayang Macdonald |
3D contactless fingerprint biometrics shrink toward smartphone-ready format
Lu-Hai Liang |
Iris ID debuts in NIST FRTE 1:1, ROC impresses with updated algorithm
Chris Burt |
G+D secures U.S. federal identity foothold through XTec acquisition
Joel R. McConvey |
Idex looks for revenue boost with biometric access, payment card deals
Chris Burt |
Singapore moves to end use of NRIC numbers for authentication
Lu-Hai Liang |
Checkr IDV launches with Socure biometrics to counter hiring fraud
Lu-Hai Liang |
Cambridge launches initiative to align, improve digital identity regulations
Chris Burt |
South Korea, Australia, Portugal top OECD Digital Government Index for 2025
Joel R. McConvey |
Preview of UK DVS Trust Framework 1.0 shows what ‘good digital identity looks like’
Joel R. McConvey |
Swiss e-ID delayed to December, renewed focus on security and trustworthiness
Joel R. McConvey |
Ireland to digitize 100% of key digital public services by 2030
Joel R. McConvey |
Visa connects digital ID wallets with shifting payments, service expectations
Lu-Hai Liang |

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$3M FanDuel fraud case shows why online gambling needs biometric IDV, liveness

By Chris Burt

- Federal authorities have charged a pair of 29-year-old men from Connecticut with defrauding online gambling platforms, primarily FanDuel, of $3…

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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 
Joel R. McConvey |
OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey |
John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
Chris Burt |
Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey |
Yoti’s passive biometric liveness detection first to pass iBeta Level 3 PAD test
Chris Burt |
Biometrics vendors should ‘step up their marketing’ say smartphone analysts
Lu-Hai Liang |

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
Konstantin Bulatov |
Why the latest consultation on UK police biometrics watchdog leaves too many questions
Fraser Sampson |
What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?
Jon Ølnes |
Trust as a target: The parallels between application and romance fraud
Dave Rossi |
Redefining customer identity in an age of verified trust
Darryl Jones |
Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
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.

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
Chris Burt |
MOSIP Connect 2026 targets sustainability, practical use cases for digital ID
Chris Burt |
DPGA report examines how digital public goods strengthen identity infrastructure
Lu-Hai Liang |
Lebanon obtains World Bank funding to boost delivery of digital public services
Ayang Macdonald |

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