Biometric Update for May 17, 2025

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Fraud rings exploit federal weaknesses as Washington falls behind

By Anthony Kimery

May 16, 2025 - A new report from identity verification company Socure provides a grim but necessary wake-up call to the federal government: sophisticated…

Veriff opens technology hub in São Paulo, Brazil

By Stephen Mayhew

May 16, 2025 - Veriff has expanded into Latin America with the opening of its Veriff Americas headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. The Estonia-headquartered…

Biometrics providers navigate the emerging details of digital wallet ecosystem

By Chris Burt

May 17, 2025 - If reusable ID backed by biometrics is on the cusp of mainstream adoption, it is via digital identity wallets. Most…

Alarming gains in face reconstruction from biometric templates made by researchers

By Chris Burt

May 16, 2025 - Biometric template security is critical to the data integrity and privacy the industry needs to thrive, and template inversion attacks…

Identity verification: What makes it an asset and why It matters

By Henry Patishman

May 15, 2025 - By Henry Patishman, Executive Vice President Identity Verification Solutions, Regula It is safe to say that a steady majority of…

World moves further into Asia with new Thailand manager on heels of US launch

By Joel R. McConvey

May 16, 2025 - “Like a Rolling Orb” may not have the same ring to it as Bob Dylan’s anthem, but that’s not stopping…

Verifiable Credentials 2.0 now a W3C Standard

By Joel R. McConvey

May 16, 2025 - The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published seven W3C Recommendations, including Verifiable Credentials Data Model…

Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either

By André Ferraz

May 13, 2025 - By André Ferraz, CEO & Co-Founder of Incognia In the digital underworld, collaboration is currency. Fraudsters operate as sophisticated networks — sharing…

Leadership teams strengthened at Thales Identity & Biometrics, Incode, ID.me, iDen2

By Stephen Mayhew

May 17, 2025 - Digital identity leaders and startups have announced executive additions strengthening marketing, product, sales and design. A former biometrics executive is…

IEEE age-appropriate design work with Indonesia leads to first-of-its-kind regulation

By Joel R. McConvey

May 16, 2025 - A release from the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) says its collaboration with policymakers in Indonesia has culminated in the…

UK govt planning £2M facial recognition contract to catch driver’s test cheats

By Chris Burt

May 16, 2025 - The UK government is planning a tender to contract worth 2 million pounds (approximately US$2.7 million) for facial recognition software…

Madagascar considers bids for €8.5M digital ID contract

By Chris Burt

May 16, 2025 - Madagascar is reportedly in the final stages of selecting a biometrics supplier for a project to modernize the country’s civil…

Biometrics providers navigate the emerging details of digital wallet ecosystem
Chris Burt | 9 hours ago

Leadership teams strengthened at Thales Identity & Biometrics, Incode, ID.me, iDen2
Stephen Mayhew | 9 hours ago

Madagascar considers bids for €8.5M digital ID contract
Chris Burt | Yesterday

Fraud rings exploit federal weaknesses as Washington falls behind
Anthony Kimery | Yesterday

Verifiable Credentials 2.0 now a W3C Standard
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

Veriff opens technology hub in São Paulo, Brazil
Stephen Mayhew | Yesterday

World moves further into Asia with new Thailand manager on heels of US launch
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

Alarming gains in face reconstruction from biometric templates made by researchers
Chris Burt | Yesterday

UK govt planning £2M facial recognition contract to catch driver’s test cheats
Chris Burt | Yesterday

IEEE age-appropriate design work with Indonesia leads to first-of-its-kind regulation
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

East African states explore ways to foster cross-border DPI development
Ayang Macdonald | Yesterday

FTC chief warns deepfake takedown law requires urgent infrastructure overhaul
Anthony Kimery | Yesterday

Biometric departures complete seamless travel journey at Jamaica’s Sangster airport
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

Illinois’ biometric data privacy lawsuit merry-go-round keeps spinning
Chris Burt | Yesterday

Deepfake detection in cochlear implants could reduce fraud risk for hearing impaired
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

Harmonized digital driving license in EU approved as part of driving reform package
Joel R. McConvey | 2 days ago

DARPA taps Aptima to bring media forensics to market amid deepfake surge
Anthony Kimery | 2 days ago

Parsons secures sole source deal to equip U.S. Air Force with biometric kits
Anthony Kimery | 2 days ago

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

By Joel R. McConvey

May 8, 2025 - The Association of Digital Verification Professionals (ADVP) flies a little under the radar. The UK trade association has members who…

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Biometric Update Podcast looks at the road to a global standard for age assurance
Joel R. McConvey | 3 weeks ago

Biometric Update Podcast digs into deepfakes with Pindrop CEO
Joel R. McConvey | 4 weeks ago

Age assurance standards approach inflection point as regulations roll out
Chris Burt | 1 month ago

Digital ID community steps up: reflections from MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt | 2 months ago

KILT, Youverse and Key State Capital on challenges for decentralized identity in EU
Masha Borak | 2 months ago

Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt | 2 months ago

Looming quantum event gives rise to the need for cryptoagility, post-quantum prep
Joel R. McConvey | 2 months ago

STA Identity and Payments Summit stars mDLs but looks ahead to post-quantum future
Joel R. McConvey | 2 months ago

Industry Insights

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

Identity verification: What makes it an asset and why It matters

By Henry Patishman

May 15, 2025 - By Henry Patishman, Executive Vice President Identity Verification Solutions, Regula It is safe to say that a steady majority of…

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Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either
André Ferraz | 4 days ago

While AI arms fraudsters, transparent AI stops them
Armen Najarian | 1 week ago

Opinion: Vendors must disclose responsible uses of biometric data
John E. Bredehoft | 2 weeks ago

Should police AI have discretion?
Fraser Sampson | 2 weeks ago

What Trump’s tariff reversal (and escalation on China) means for the future of cybersecurity
Vytautas Urbonas | 3 weeks ago

Caution urged as UK supermarkets check out facial recognition
Fraser Sampson | 3 weeks 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.