Scottish review calls for clearer standards for police in biometric data retention
The Scottish government, in partnership with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, has published a detailed review of biometric data retention practices…
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Grabba partners bring biometric verification and authentication to Middle East enterprises
Jacky’s Business Solutions and Australian biometric identity authentication firm Grabba, has partnered with Samsung to deliver a biometric suite for…
Namibia pushes for inclusive digital identity systems through legal identity governance
Namibia is advancing digital inclusion by working closely with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to establish legal identity systems,…
New skin tone evaluation scale developed to improve AI fairness evaluation
An innovative development in AI skin tone measurement methods, aimed at refining how artificial intelligence interprets skin tones across diverse…
Maldives collects biometrics to tackle illegal immigration issues
The Maldives government has expanded its national campaign, Operation Kurangi, aimed at curbing illegal immigration across the island nation. As…
Veriff unveils FaceBlock and Aadhaar verification for digital ID security
Veriff has introduced two new security-focused tools: FaceBlock and Aadhaar Verification, as both additions aim to strengthen defenses against digital…
Visa and USAID partner to boost financial inclusion in emerging markets
Digitization of government systems and payments to promote financial inclusion and economic growth is on the agenda for Visa as…
World Bank urged to include underserved, multinationals in DPI planning
As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings unfolded over the weekend, global policymakers addressed the widening…
Retailers turn to facial recognition to curb $100B in losses amid ‘sweethearting’ surge
Retail theft is on the rise in the U.S., with losses topping an estimated $100 billion annually. In addition to…
Goa’s APAAR ID for students sparks privacy concerns amid digital integration push
Digital integration in India is in full swing as the education sector, signed off by the Goa government, will see…
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