Biometric Update for February 17, 2026

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

IDfy secures $52M to pursue digital ID trust services ambitions

By Ayang Macdonald

Feb 16, 2026 - Digital ID verification firm IDfy has obtained funding of 476 crore Indian rupees, approximately US$52 million, to pursue its digital…

Sri Lanka digital ID Master Systems Integrator expected to be named in March

By Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera

Feb 17, 2026 - The selection of an Indian firm as Master System Integrator (MSI) for the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) is…

Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 13, 2026 - It’s best, says Jay Meier, to think about identity management as a system of symbiotic systems. Which is to say,…

Photo ID, proof of citizenship take center stage in US voting fight

By Anthony Kimery

Feb 17, 2026 - The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) has become the centerpiece of a renewed congressional fight over who sets the…

AI fakery is turning fear into a voter suppression tool ahead of US elections

By Anthony Kimery

Feb 16, 2026 - In the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections which could see Democrats sweeping both the House and Senate,…

Alcatraz partners with gun violence group on school, workplace safety

By Lu-Hai Liang

Feb 16, 2026 - Alcatraz has joined the Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP), a U.S.-based initiative that develops strategies to reduce risks in schools,…

With shift in UK online safety policy, Starmer tells Silicon Valley to ‘bring it on’

By Joel R. McConvey

Feb 17, 2026 - A new statement from UK prime minister Keir Starmer outlines his government’s plans to continue developing policies and regulations that…

V-Key gets PE firm backing to expand mobile digital identity security footprint

By Chris Burt

Feb 16, 2026 - Singapore-headquartered digital identity and Mobile Application Protection and Security (MAPS) provider V-Key has a new majority investor, with Tower Capital…

What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?

By Jon Ølnes

Feb 16, 2026 - The EU Digital Identity Wallet has enormous potential, but its success cannot be taken for granted. Insufficient ecosystem buy-in, unclear…

Police Scotland plans LFR business case, consultation on the way to a decision: SPA

By Masha Borak

Feb 17, 2026 - Police Scotland has not yet made a final decision on implementing live facial recognition (LFR) and has instead announced its…

The Biometric Update Podcast and The Trust Files

Clear, compelling stories about the biometrics and digital identity industry. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple or Podbean.

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

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

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

Police Scotland plans LFR business case, consultation on the way to a decision: SPA
Masha Borak | 13 minutes ago

With shift in UK online safety policy, Starmer tells Silicon Valley to ‘bring it on’
Joel R. McConvey | 42 minutes ago

Sri Lanka digital ID Master Systems Integrator expected to be named in March
Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera | 1 hour ago

Photo ID, proof of citizenship take center stage in US voting fight
Anthony Kimery | 3 hours ago

AI fakery is turning fear into a voter suppression tool ahead of US elections
Anthony Kimery | 20 hours ago

Alcatraz partners with gun violence group on school, workplace safety
Lu-Hai Liang | 20 hours ago

V-Key gets PE firm backing to expand mobile digital identity security footprint
Chris Burt | 22 hours ago

IDfy secures $52M to pursue digital ID trust services ambitions
Ayang Macdonald | 22 hours ago

WSO2 to help MOSIP’s passwordless authentication platform eSignet Go Thunder
Chris Burt | 23 hours ago

Entrust face biometrics show major gains in NIST FRTE
Chris Burt | 23 hours ago

Planned Digi Yatra feature to enable credential sharing for global expansion
Masha Borak | 23 hours ago

Germany debates social media ban for under-16s
Lu-Hai Liang | 23 hours ago

Iran marries surveillance infrastructure, national ID to control population: report
Masha Borak | 23 hours ago

South Africa digital ID and mDL to launch this year, president promises
Ayang Macdonald | 23 hours ago

Nigeria launches nationwide drive to boost digital ID coverage, improve inclusion
Ayang Macdonald | 23 hours ago

Use of digital ID to access essential services jumps in Ireland
Lu-Hai Liang | 24 hours ago

Malaysia targets 17 million MyDigital IDs by end-2026
Lu-Hai Liang | Yesterday

What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?
Jon Ølnes | Yesterday

Fingerprint Cards slashes EBITDA loss and reports biometric SiP traction
Chris Burt | Yesterday

Ring and Flock call off integration as scrutiny of camera-to-police partnership intensifies
Anthony Kimery | 4 days ago

Spotlight:

Learn More About

in the news

Features and Industry Interviews

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

AI fakery is turning fear into a voter suppression tool ahead of US elections

By Anthony Kimery

Feb 16, 2026 - In the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections which could see Democrats sweeping both the House and Senate,…

More Interviews and Features

Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt
Joel R. McConvey | 4 days ago

OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
Chris Burt | 2 weeks ago

Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey | 3 weeks ago

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

Biometrics vendors should ‘step up their marketing’ say smartphone analysts
Lu-Hai Liang | 3 weeks ago

Podcast: Dr. Sean Kelly says biometrics offer security, efficiency for healthcare
Joel R. McConvey | 4 weeks ago

Next Biometrics is betting on ‘anywhere-on-display’ — could a future iPhone use it?
Lu-Hai Liang | 4 weeks ago

Industry Insights

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

What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?

By Jon Ølnes

Feb 16, 2026 - The EU Digital Identity Wallet has enormous potential, but its success cannot be taken for granted. Insufficient ecosystem buy-in, unclear…

More Industry Insights

Trust as a target: The parallels between application and romance fraud
Dave Rossi | 6 days ago

Redefining customer identity in an age of verified trust
Darryl Jones | 2 weeks ago

Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
Fraser Sampson | 2 weeks ago

Standards, security, and trust: The foundation for next-generation digital IDs
Tyson Moler | 3 weeks ago

AI has static identity verification in its crosshairs. Now what?
Mike Engle | 4 weeks ago

A New Year’s resolution for AI – don’t blame the bot
Fraser Sampson | 1 month 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.