Aratek launches large-area fingerprint biometric FAP30 scanner with liveness detection
Aratek has announced the launch of an FBI PIV Mobile ID FAP30-certified optical fingerprint biometrics module featuring a larger sensing area…
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Fingerprint safety, advanced biometrics and data protection landscape discussed by ID4Africa panel
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted biometrics-backed identity programs and exacerbated difficulties felt by Africa’s most vulnerable populations, but government identity…
WTTC calls for accelerated biometrics implementation among measures for safe air travel reopening
Accelerating the implementation of biometrics, along with automation and contactless touchpoints is one of many recommendations from a major industry…
IBIA says draft bill to block new U.S. federal use of facial recognition would do more harm than good
The U.S. Congressional Oversight Committee should consider options for developing principles for the use of facial recognition and other biometrics…
Trust Stamp launching Malta subsidiary with government support to deliver biometric ID to Africa
Trust Stamp is launching a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Republic of Malta to advance its biometric and cryptographic identity authentication technology….
Ondato raises more than $500K with plans to bring ID doc and selfie biometrics to Poland and Germany
Ondato plans to expand its biometric KYC services into the Polish and German markets after raising €450,000 (US$511,000) in funding from…
Portable digital identity solution with face biometrics successfully exits FCA regulatory sandbox
A reusable digital identity solution leveraging face biometrics and developed by Onfido, Deloitte, and Evernym has successfully exited a regulatory sandbox…
EU border biometrics contract for Entry/Exit System awarded to Idemia and Sopra Steria
A consortium of Idemia and Sopra Steria has been awarded a framework contract to deliver the new shared biometric matching system…
ID4Africa posts World Bank comparison of Privacy by Design practices for biometric national ID
The principles of Privacy by Design were outlined by Anne Cavoukian in 2011, but the way they are implemented in…
Telpo demonstrates broad range of contactless thermal temperature and biometric identification solutions
Telpo showed off its Thermometry Family of products, including several with facial biometrics, in a recent webinar to demonstrate how the…
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