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Opinion: Vendors must disclose responsible uses of biometric data

By John E. Bredehoft

- How should biometric vendors treat the biometric data they collect? John E. Bredehoft looks at the organizations that control and…

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Oversight report fuels urgency of Congressional push for TSA biometrics reform

By Anthony Kimery

- At a time of intensified scrutiny of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expanding use of facial recognition technology (FRT) at…

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Chad issues biometric IDs to thousands of refugees with Idemia tech, UNHCR’s help

By Chris Burt

- Refugees in Chad can now apply for a legal identity to bring them an important step closer to social and…

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Moldova launches digital ID card, takes another step to align with eIDAS

By Masha Borak

- Moldova has reached several milestones towards complying with European Union regulations on electronic identification over the past months. On April…

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Banks struggle to fight fraud with AI, reusable ID could help

By Masha Borak

- The vast majority of financial institutions – around 90 percent – are leaning on some form of AI to combat…

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Biometrics has been drafted into the battle between AI fraud and AI defenses

By Chris Burt

- Biometrics implementations for public services are expanding in countries around the world, even as AI-enabled fraud and deepfakes threaten online…

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ADVP advocates for digital ID firms stuck between big tech and govt wallets

By Joel R. McConvey

- The Association of Digital Verification Professionals (ADVP) flies a little under the radar. The UK trade association has members who…

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Ghana's new identification authority board to focus on public trust, inclusive service delivery

By Ayang Macdonald

- The National Identification Authority of Ghana (NIA) has new appointees on its governing board with a call on them to…

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While AI arms fraudsters, transparent AI stops them

By Armen Najarian

- By Armen Najarian, CMO of Sift Generative AI has become a defining force in today’s tech landscape, making everything from…

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Swedish police seek mobile fingerprint readers in $7.6M tender

By Masha Borak

- The Swedish police have issued a tender seeking mobile biometric fingerprint readers with integrated passport readers. The estimated value of…

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50-in-5 DPI campaign adds Jamaica and Mexico

By Ayang Macdonald

- The 50-in-5 campaign which is a collaborative effort aimed at helping countries of the Global South to design, develop, and…

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Regulator presses TFH for details on World biometric data collection in Indonesia

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Indonesia government officials are exploring the potential misuse of biometric data and may require the deletion of 500,000 iris data…

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50-in-5 DPI campaign adds Jamaica and Mexico
Ayang Macdonald |
Swedish police seek mobile fingerprint readers in $7.6M tender
Masha Borak |
Banks struggle to fight fraud with AI, reusable ID could help
Masha Borak |
Regulator presses TFH for details on World biometric data collection in Indonesia
Lu-Hai Liang |
Ghana’s new identification authority board to focus on public trust, inclusive service delivery
Ayang Macdonald |
Biometrics has been drafted into the battle between AI fraud and AI defenses
Chris Burt |
Oversight report fuels urgency of Congressional push for TSA biometrics reform
Anthony Kimery |
Chad issues biometric IDs to thousands of refugees with Idemia tech, UNHCR’s help
Chris Burt |
Moldova launches digital ID card, takes another step to align with eIDAS
Masha Borak |
MOSIP team in Sri Lanka to run tests on digital ID platform
Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera |
Laos readies national digital ID card rollout
Lu-Hai Liang |
Meta trims smart glasses privacy policy ahead of possible FRT integration
Masha Borak |
Proof of personhood protocols jockey to establish networks of ‘verified humans’
Joel R. McConvey |
Ireland to introduce retrospective facial recognition for police by summer
Lu-Hai Liang |
EUDI Wallet issuance is transformative opportunity for banks: Mobey Forum
Masha Borak |
Sri Lanka to roll out e-NIC project by next month
Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera |
G20 TechSprint seeks digital identity solutions to address trust in finance
Lu-Hai Liang |
France simplifies mobile driving license management in digital ID app
Masha Borak |

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ADVP advocates for digital ID firms stuck between big tech and govt wallets

By Joel R. McConvey

- The Association of Digital Verification Professionals (ADVP) flies a little under the radar. The UK trade association has members who…

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More Interviews and Features
Biometric Update Podcast looks at the road to a global standard for age assurance
Joel R. McConvey |
Biometric Update Podcast digs into deepfakes with Pindrop CEO
Joel R. McConvey |
Age assurance standards approach inflection point as regulations roll out
Chris Burt |
Digital ID community steps up: reflections from MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt |
KILT, Youverse and Key State Capital on challenges for decentralized identity in EU
Masha Borak |
Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt |
Looming quantum event gives rise to the need for cryptoagility, post-quantum prep
Joel R. McConvey |
STA Identity and Payments Summit stars mDLs but looks ahead to post-quantum future
Joel R. McConvey |

Industry Insights

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

While AI arms fraudsters, transparent AI stops them

By Armen Najarian

- By Armen Najarian, CMO of Sift Generative AI has become a defining force in today’s tech landscape, making everything from…

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More Industry Insights
Opinion: Vendors must disclose responsible uses of biometric data
John E. Bredehoft |
Should police AI have discretion?
Fraser Sampson |
What Trump’s tariff reversal (and escalation on China) means for the future of cybersecurity
Vytautas Urbonas |
Caution urged as UK supermarkets check out facial recognition
Fraser Sampson |
Can AI predict who will commit crime?
Fraser Sampson |
Retailers are at risk of ID fraud – better defenses are now imperative
Jimmy Roussel |

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.

Pakistan updates digital ID system under new biometric policy framework

By Ghulam Shabir Arain

- Pakistan is updating its national identity and biometric registration ecosystem through gradually implementing the National Registration and Biometric Policy (NR&BP)…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Researchers propose methods for effective sandboxing in DPI development
Ayang Macdonald |
Morocco shares experience in digitization of patient journeys
Ayang Macdonald |
Fintechs crucial to trust needed for financial inclusion: Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO
Ayang Macdonald |
Robust connectivity needed to drive digital economy: GITEX Africa 2025
Ayang Macdonald |
UNDP highlights inclusive growth potential of Pakistan’s AI, digital identity strategy
Ghulam Shabir Arain |
Carnegie panel spotlights customization, private sector role in DPI development
Masha Borak |

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