Biometric Update for May 16, 2021

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

National identity systems still works in progress, biometrics investment market strong

By Chris Burt

Government digital ID efforts and investments in biometric technology made up most of the top stories on Biometric Update over…

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Alcatraz partners on face biometric access control with Netronix

By Alessandro Mascellino

Alcatraz AI has entered a new biometrics partnership with security solutions provider Netronix Integration. As part of the new collaboration,…

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Major biometrics revenue gains reported for Safr and BIO-key

By Chris Burt

In an upbeat round of earnings announcements from publicly traded companies in the identity space, Safr biometrics offset declines elsewhere…

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Biometrics and authoritative ID source key to securing benefits, Idemia execs say

By Javad Jarrahi

Over the past year, major portions of stimulus money went into providing extended unemployment benefits to aid individuals and families…

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Researchers urge protection of athletes’ biometric data amid legal uncertainty

By Chris Burt

The increasing tracking and use of athletes’ biometric data, combined with growing interest in the data for a range of…

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Yoti updated transparency report on biometric age verification shows further accuracy gains

By Chris Burt

Yoti has improved the accuracy of its biometrics-based age estimation algorithm for the important 13 to 15 year age group,…

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Suprema updates X-Station access control system for more touchless, card options

By Chris Burt

Suprema Inc. has updated its X-Station access control system with support for touchless mobile access, QR codes and RFID cards.…

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Apple 2021 Product Survey shows users want Face ID biometrics on future Macs

By Alessandro Mascellino

A new survey published by SellCell has revealed soaring rates of Apple user satisfaction and brand loyalty, together with a…

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US military integrates biometrics-enabled watchlist with DoD ABIS

By Chris Burt

Current DoD biometric initiatives, including the expansion of DoD’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) were outlined at a recent online…

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Automotive biometrics market could receive US legislative boost

By Chris Burt

The advance of both face and voice biometrics into automobiles have received a boost, with a major business partnership and…

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Mobile driver licenses present new opportunities for biometrics and wider ecosystem

By Steve Purdy

By Steve Purdy, Vice-President Identity and Verification at Thales. Digital transformation is about to change how we prove our identities.…

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Philippine Department of Education pitches PhilSys digital ID benefits to student leaders

By Alessandro Mascellino

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) held a National Orientation event this week to introduce Student Government Officers to the…

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National identity systems still works in progress, biometrics investment market strong
Major biometrics revenue gains reported for Safr and BIO-key
Researchers urge protection of athletes’ biometric data amid legal uncertainty
US military integrates biometrics-enabled watchlist with DoD ABIS
Yoti updated transparency report on biometric age verification shows further accuracy gains
Automotive biometrics market could receive US legislative boost
Apple 2021 Product Survey shows users want Face ID biometrics on future Macs
Suprema updates X-Station access control system for more touchless, card options
Alcatraz partners on face biometric access control with Netronix
Philippine Department of Education pitches PhilSys digital ID benefits to student leaders
The watch is on for the next wave of US biometric data privacy lawsuits
Too much innovation, not enough labs: digital health pass details debated by ID4Africa
Nigeria reiterates crucial role of biometric national ID, updates SIM registration policy
Corsight reaches facial recognition value-added distribution deal for Asia

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

Biometrics and authoritative ID source key to securing benefits, Idemia execs say

By Javad Jarrahi

Over the past year, major portions of stimulus money went into providing extended unemployment benefits to aid individuals and families…

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More Interviews and Features
Biometric privacy and security with no tradeoff: a modest proposal from Anonybit’s Frances Zelazny
Consumer biometrics improvements could set up future digital service ecosystem, Mitek CTO says
Facing the quantum giant: Nomidio’s biometrics and Post-Quantum encryption algorithms
TrueID outlines plan for biometric applications in South Africa amid COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Ethical biometrics tools available now, education needed, Valid exec says
Biometrics and user control, maybe a piece of paper; Gruener and Cavoukian on Good Health Passes
Rethinking digital identity infrastructure: Persona CEO Rick Song on the path to a more human internet
Biometrics partnerships and regional symbiosis driving election opportunities: Laxton

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.

Philippine Department of Education pitches PhilSys digital ID benefits to student leaders

By Alessandro Mascellino

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) held a National Orientation event this week to introduce Student Government Officers to the…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Too much innovation, not enough labs: digital health pass details debated by ID4Africa
Nigeria reiterates crucial role of biometric national ID, updates SIM registration policy
Biometric KYC authentication services worth Rs2.3B to UIDAI over 21 months
Countries continue to adopt biometric voter verification

Industry Insights: Guest Posts

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

Mobile driver licenses present new opportunities for biometrics and wider ecosystem

By Steve Purdy

By Steve Purdy, Vice-President Identity and Verification at Thales. Digital transformation is about to change how we prove our identities….

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More Industry Insights
Face, the future: How biometrics is already reshaping the way we do everything
Getting back to normal with vaccine passports
Synergizing NFC technology and biometrics for mobile ID verification
The growing use of behavioral biometric technology in authentication
Standards for secure biometrics systems
Biometrics in healthcare: The future is now

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 Morocco in October 2021.

More ID4Africa News
Too much innovation, not enough labs: digital health pass details debated by ID4Africa
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