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Google announces beta test for digital IDs based on biometrics and US passports

By Chris Burt

- A new type of digital ID based on U.S. passports in Google Wallet has been introduced ahead of beta testing.…

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Utah judge blocks age verification requirement for social media

By Chris Burt

- A federal judge in Utah has ruled in favor of tech lobby group NetChoice and against the state’s new law…

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Deepfake detection challenge, integration to protect content integrity unveiled

By Chris Burt

- A new deepfake detection competition has been announced with the intention of advancing “next-generation deepfake detection and localization systems” development.…

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ATO attacks surge in Q2 2024, Sift warns of growing 'Fraud-as-a-Service' threat

By Abigail Opiah

- A recent report highlights the growing threat of account takeover (ATO) attacks, which surged by 24 percent in the second…

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Biometrics firms pitch privacy in age assurance ahead of US court battle

By Masha Borak

- The U.S. is facing its first constitutional debate connected with age verification in 20 years: The Supreme Court will have…

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Mattr introduces VICAL Viewer to ease mDL adoption for relying parties

By Chris Burt

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

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Biometrics startups address pressing industry challenges in pitch competition

By Chris Burt

- A group of biometric and digital identity startups went head-to-head in a pitching competition at Identity Week on Wednesday and…

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

By Joel R. McConvey

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

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Convenience or security – which came first?

By Fraser Sampson

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

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Biometrics pilots, launches and investments foreshadow next areas for growth

By Chris Burt

- Biometrics pilots, a patent, predictions and acquisitions paint a picture in the most popular news items of the week on…

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

By Tony Porter

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

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Permira finalizes $1.3B majority stake acquisition of BioCatch

By Abigail Opiah

- Permira Growth Opportunities has completed the acquisition of a majority position in behavioral biometrics and fraud prevention business BioCatch, four…

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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
Biometrics pilots, launches and investments foreshadow next areas for growth
Chris Burt |
Biometrics firms pitch privacy in age assurance ahead of US court battle
Masha Borak |
Permira finalizes $1.3B majority stake acquisition of BioCatch
Abigail Opiah |
ATO attacks surge in Q2 2024, Sift warns of growing ‘Fraud-as-a-Service’ threat
Abigail Opiah |
EU AI pact sets new standards for ethical AI use across Europe
Tony Porter |
Deepfake detection challenge, integration to protect content integrity unveiled
Chris Burt |
Utah judge blocks age verification requirement for social media
Chris Burt |
Google announces beta test for digital IDs based on biometrics and US passports
Chris Burt |
Mindy Support builds biometric dataset with 1M face images for large US tech firm
Abhishek Jadhav |
Philippines digital ID app integrates HID platform for ISO-compliant interoperability
Chris Burt |
Idemia NA rolls out credential management system for motor vehicle agencies
Abhishek Jadhav |
Thales wins contract to produce driver’s licenses and ID cards for Alaska DMV
Abhishek Jadhav |

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

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

By Joel R. McConvey

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

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More Interviews and Features
Mattr introduces VICAL Viewer to ease mDL adoption for relying parties
Chris Burt |
SIC Biometrics plots scale-up path from under-the-radar prominence
Chris Burt |
Travizory advocates combination of biographic, biometric data for stronger border security
Ayang Macdonald |
Claim that DTC ‘is the strongest digital identity’ under the microscope
Chris Burt |
Incognia rides steady growth as it aims for half a billion users
Joel R. McConvey |
Disconnect between deepfake attacks and defenses revealed by iProov survey
Chris Burt |
OIX: Digital ID is in a ‘critical phase’ globally
Masha Borak |
ZA airport delays not caused by Idemia biometrics system
Chris Burt |

Industry Insights

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

Convenience or security – which came first?

By Fraser Sampson

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

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More Industry Insights
Digital IDs: How to accelerate global interoperability
Andrew Black |
Emerging technology and emergency surveillance or vice versa?
Fraser Sampson |
The role of behavioral biometrics in a world of growing cyberthreats
Anthony Eaton |
Remote biometric surveillance and policing – a new frame of reference?
Fraser Sampson |
From doubt to assurance: The battle for online integrity
Aled Lloyd Owen |
TSA biometrics program is evolving faster than critics’ perceptions
Neville Pattinson |

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.

Digital identity and DPI hold potential to transform humanitarian aid

By Abigail Opiah

- The integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital identity systems is enhancing the efficiency and inclusivity…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
West Africa unifying legal framework for financial inclusion, digital economy
Abigail Opiah |
Kenya’s digital ID rollout holds trust, transparency lessons: CFI report
Chris Burt |
Ghana DPI enabling startups to boost financial inclusion: analysis
Ayang Macdonald |
Lack of formal ID for women poses barrier to the digital world: report
Abigail Opiah |
Zambia gets $100M World Bank grant and MOSIP boost for digital identity upgrade
Abigail Opiah |
World Bank pledges to close access gap to official ID, digital payments
Ayang Macdonald |

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