Kensington releases VeriMark biometric fingerprint key for desktop authentication
Technology expert Kensington has released a new biometric fingerprint key designed for Windows-based desktop computers. Dubbed VeriMark, the device features…
Articles By Alessandro Mascellino
Alessandro Mascellino is a freelance multimedia journalist focusing on emerging technologies. His work has been featured on The Independent, The Mirror Online, and The Sun, among others. Alessandro is also the author of TÉKUNI, a newsletter about technology in Japan.
European privacy advocates urge biometric surveillance prohibition as EC considers AI legislation
A group of 56 privacy and human rights organizations spearheaded by European Digital Rights (EDRi) has sent a letter to…
Ukraine legislation gives digital IDs and physical passports equal status
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed legislation earlier this week to expand the validity of digital passports displayed via the…
EU expresses ‘critical concerns’ with parliament’s biometric register
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has expressed critical concerns earlier this week about the European Parliament’s plans to install…
Can increasing consumer interest in biometrics stem $43B lost to digital identity fraud in 2020?
The 2021 edition of the Identity Fraud Study was released by Javelin Strategy & Research, revealing $56 billion of…
Global Counsel associate explores future of digital identity solutions in Europe
This year could be the one in which digital identity “finally takes off,” according to Global Counsel (GC) associate Megan…
Innovatrics enhances biometric platform with pedestrian and body part detection
Innovatrics has added pedestrian and body part detection to its SmartFace biometric platform for anonymous, real-time detection and tracking. The…
Google unveils secure element alliance for biometric passport and mDL development
In 2018, Google first started using the Titan M Chip, also known as Secure Element (SE), on its Pixel 3…
TrueID outlines plan for biometric applications in South Africa amid COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Bringing advanced cryptography to biometric fingerprint technology was the goal of a partnership formed between TrueID and Tech5. Their combined…
UK government runs new digital ID system pilot for public services
The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) team is running a ‘discreet pilot’ of a new digital identity system designed as…
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