Guinea’s biometrics-backed foundational identity pilot shows open-source benefits
Using open-source technology to stand up a foundational digital identity system with biometrics allows governments to use their human resources…
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Chris Burt is managing editor and industry analyst at Biometric Update. He has also written nonfiction about information technology, dramatic arts, sports culture, and fantasy basketball, as well as fiction about a doomed astronaut. He lives in Toronto. You can follow him on Twitter @AFakeChrisBurt.
Facial recognition critics consider the options in OBVIA webinar
The current legal landscape throughout North America and Europe is inadequate to deal with the risks to public rights created…
Ban public real-time face biometrics, 4 in 10 researchers say in ethics survey
Some face biometrics researchers are deeply concerned about the ethics of activity in the field, while others do not see…
CBP looks to move biometric exit out of pilot phase, collect children’s biometrics
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has submitted a rule-making proposal to build out the legal framework for its biometric…
OWI launches lab and startup program for digital identity standards and innovation
One World Identity has launched a new laboratory to support the development of standards and innovation in digital identity with highly…
Biometrics stocks: Remark Holdings earnings up over 300 percent, Hikvision US investment ban
Along with an impressive results announcement from Remark Holdings, biometrics providers are adjusting their financing positions, with Hikvision cut off…
EyeLock iris biometric devices get new mask detection and access control capabilities
EyeLock has announced that its nano iXT iris recognition device can now detect masks and deny access to physical premises when…
Biometric platform functionality added to BioSec palm vein middleware
The LifePass biometric middleware from BioSec has graduated into a full-blown platform, the company says, with the ability to combine to…
Socure co-founder back in CEO role for next digital identity verification growth phase
Socure Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Johnny Ayers is being elevated to the CEO position by the company to lead its…
Biometrics could soon be subject to more data protection, AI regulations in Canada
Canada’s government is planning to bring forward legislation on consumer privacy and the protection of personal data which could have…
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