SAFR exec on global opportunities and responsibilities of facial biometrics
SAFR has come a long way from its genesis as a project to build a facial recognition feature for a…
Articles By Chris Burt
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.
Hackers target biometric selfie and ID document check popularity with new phishing attacks
The rapid rise in popularity of identity verification services based on biometric selfie and ID document checks has given rise…
National digital ID system in Brazil delayed by lack of deal for biometric database access
The new national digital ID plan under which Brazil was to begin issuing credentials this month has been delayed, Bnamericas…
Finnish postal service plans biometric authentication pilot with SisuID
Finnish state mail and logistics services company Posti is planning to pilot a scheme to identify customers both in person…
Standards for biometric surveillance being drafted for ITU by Chinese businesses
Technology companies based in China are working to shape United Nations’ standards for facial recognition, video monitoring, and surveillance of…
Fujitsu palm vein recognition integrated in new biometric access control offerings from Recogtech and BioSec
Highly-secure palm vein biometrics from Recogtech has been integrated with Nedap Security Management’s AEOS access control system under a new…
UK politician proposes new biometric entry and exit system to prevent threats from EU
The limited data UK’s Border Force has on people travelling to the UK from the European Union with a biometric…
Biometrics for online authentication and digital ID industry growth most read this week
The growth of the digital identity industry, public uncertainty about it, and the near-term future of digital ID adoption provide…
Biometrics to drive airports security market growth as China invests and new deployments announced
Biometric systems are expected to lead the market for airport security systems in growth over the next five years, as…
Protecting digital identity and supporting industry in Europe priorities for new EC President
Protecting the digital identity of individuals “is the overriding priority” for incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as…
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