UK government launches passport check pilot and issues a call for digital identity testimony
The UK government has issued a call for comments on the development of digital identities, including the role of the…
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Nulab adds WebAuthn support for biometric access to productivity software
Productivity software company Nulab has launched support for the WebAuthn standard to allow users to log in to their accounts…
Mumbai housing authority to conduct biometric survey of temporary housing tenants
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) of Mumbai will carry out biometric registration of tenants in “transit camps”…
Proposed law to update Sri Lankan border control system with biometrics
Sri Lanka’s government is planning to pass a new Immigration and Emigration Act to cover the introduction of electronic and…
This week in biometrics and identification technology
Aviation security featured prominently among the headlines in the biometrics industry this week, with new pilots rolling out at airports…
Biometric technology in development for several auto applications
A growing number of technology providers and auto makers are working on implementing biometrics for several different use cases, from…
Facial biometrics opportunities shown as tech applied to diverse use cases
Biometric facial recognition continues to proliferate, with a new deployment at a soccer stadium in Denmark, a new casino tracking…
NEC sues Australian agency for biometric contract cancellation
NEC Australia is going to court to seek compensation from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) for the cancellation of…
WTTC and World Economic Forum partner to share information and promote biometric travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced a collaboration and information exchanging…
Goode forecasts $15B digital identity and document verification market by 2024
Digital identity and document verification services will be a $15 billion dollar a year industry by 2024, growing 20 percent…
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