Biometric Update for February 11, 2026

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Discord to make teen settings default, Australia wants a word with Roblox

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 10, 2026 - Discord is rolling out “teen-by-default” settings for all users globally. A release from the messaging platform says “all new and…

Hungarian border police explores contactless fingerprint scanning

By Masha Borak

Feb 10, 2026 - Hungarian border police are exploring the use of contactless biometric technology made by German startup IDloop in border control and…

Entrust integration into Google Cloud aims to advance IDV innovation

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 10, 2026 - Entrust has announced a strategic collaboration with Google to accelerate innovation in identity verification and AI-driven security, according to a…

World’s success in LatAm is based on dubious grounds, says digital rights activist

By Masha Borak

Feb 10, 2026 - Digital identity project World has nearly 40 million app users and over 17 million verified humans – many of whom…

Estonia e-Residency generates €125M in 2025, remote biometric IDV could add millions more

By Masha Borak

Feb 10, 2026 - Estonia is reporting a record year for its e-Residency program, with the European country raking in 124.9 million euros (US$148.8…

John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape

By Chris Burt

Feb 3, 2026 - When John Howard began working for SAIC at the Maryland Test Facility, biometrics was an emerging technology supported by a…

ICO hits Imgur owner with £250K fine for mishandling children’s data

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 10, 2026 - Imgur, which suspended access for users in the UK in September 2025 over concerns about a forthcoming fine from the…

Senegal data breach disrupts national ID issuance

By Ayang Macdonald

Feb 10, 2026 - The issuance of national ID cards in Senegal recently got halted on a temporary basis after the government reported a…

OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 6, 2026 - Since launching in November, the OpenAge Initiative has become a common reference point among many in the age assurance industry.…

Wizz joins Tech Coalition to back up claims its safety measures prevent sextortion

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 10, 2026 - Wizz, which brands itself as “the social discovery app for GenZ to build community globally,” has announced in a release…

Djibouti unveils biometric mobile ID to enhance access to public services

By Ayang Macdonald

Feb 10, 2026 - Digital transformation efforts in Djibouti have gone a notch high with the launch of a biometrics-based mobile ID that seeks…

FTC issues warning letters on transfers of sensitive US personal data

By Anthony Kimery

Feb 10, 2026 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned 13 data brokers that their business practices may violate a federal law prohibiting…

The Biometric Update Podcast and The Trust Files

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OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast

Reimagining online value can enable digital privacy, MyTerms co-founder argues

The Trust Files: The internet is dying - but the digital trust ecosystem can save it

Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast

Senegal data breach disrupts national ID issuance
Ayang Macdonald | 16 hours ago

World’s success in LatAm is based on dubious grounds, says digital rights activist
Masha Borak | 16 hours ago

Wizz joins Tech Coalition to back up claims its safety measures prevent sextortion
Joel R. McConvey | 17 hours ago

Djibouti unveils biometric mobile ID to enhance access to public services
Ayang Macdonald | 17 hours ago

ICO hits Imgur owner with £250K fine for mishandling children’s data
Joel R. McConvey | 17 hours ago

Discord to make teen settings default, Australia wants a word with Roblox
Joel R. McConvey | 17 hours ago

FTC issues warning letters on transfers of sensitive US personal data
Anthony Kimery | 18 hours ago

Entrust integration into Google Cloud aims to advance IDV innovation
Joel R. McConvey | 19 hours ago

Estonia e-Residency generates €125M in 2025, remote biometric IDV could add millions more
Masha Borak | 19 hours ago

Hungarian border police explores contactless fingerprint scanning
Masha Borak | 19 hours ago

Modveon raises $10M for ‘identity-first’ OS to support verified transactions
Joel R. McConvey | 19 hours ago

Trulioo again named one of British Columbia’s top employers, names new CPO
Joel R. McConvey | 19 hours ago

Philippines national ID authentication services improve social protection, G2P transactions
Lu-Hai Liang | 19 hours ago

Philippines social media identity verification proposal draws rights criticism
Lu-Hai Liang | 20 hours ago

Rwanda digital ID initiative advances with 1.5 million enrollments
Ayang Macdonald | 20 hours ago

Canada and Sri Lanka collaborate on AI policy development
Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera | 21 hours ago

UIDAI tightens rules on Baal Aadhaar, updates biometrics for 10M schoolchildren
Lu-Hai Liang | 22 hours ago

NCCoE seeks input on project to apply identity, authorization standards to agentic AI
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

DIACC targets digital credential access for 90% of Canadians by 2031
Chris Burt | Yesterday

Smart Eye buys competitor Sightic to expand its driver monitoring system
Masha Borak | Yesterday

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

OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 6, 2026 - Since launching in November, the OpenAge Initiative has become a common reference point among many in the age assurance industry.…

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John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
Chris Burt | 1 week ago

Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

Yoti’s passive biometric liveness detection first to pass iBeta Level 3 PAD test
Chris Burt | 2 weeks ago

Biometrics vendors should ‘step up their marketing’ say smartphone analysts
Lu-Hai Liang | 2 weeks ago

Podcast: Dr. Sean Kelly says biometrics offer security, efficiency for healthcare
Joel R. McConvey | 3 weeks ago

Next Biometrics is betting on ‘anywhere-on-display’ — could a future iPhone use it?
Lu-Hai Liang | 3 weeks ago

In AI era, identity is about governance, Microblink’s Hartley Thompson tells BU Podcast
Joel R. McConvey | 4 weeks ago

UK ETA, eVISA milestones position Entrust to expand citizen identity footprint
Chris Burt | 4 weeks ago

Industry Insights

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

Redefining customer identity in an age of verified trust

By Darryl Jones

Feb 5, 2026 - By Darryl Jones, VP, Consumer Segment Strategy at Ping Identity Digital trust has always mattered. What’s changed is the cost…

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Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
Fraser Sampson | 1 week ago

Standards, security, and trust: The foundation for next-generation digital IDs
Tyson Moler | 2 weeks ago

AI has static identity verification in its crosshairs. Now what?
Mike Engle | 3 weeks ago

A New Year’s resolution for AI – don’t blame the bot
Fraser Sampson | 4 weeks ago

Digital trust: Reflections on 2025 and outlook for 2026
Alan Goode | 2 months ago

The most unbelievable cyber statistic of 2025?
Fraser Sampson | 2 months 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.